Watersmeet Wild Rice Access Project

Location Summary:
Brush Lake, Mallard Lake, Sucker Lake and The Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River are all located in Watersmeet Township in Gogebic County Michigan.

Project Milestones:

Milestone	Date
Scoping Start	02/01/2023
Decision	02/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation	05/2024 (Estimated)

Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)

Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit:
Ottawa National Forest All Units

Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders; Heritage Resource Management; Road Management; Environmental Justice

Project Activity:
Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction

Current Status:
Completed

Project Decision Information

Manoomin Access Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2024

Forests:
Ottawa National Forest

Districts:
Watersmeet Ranger District

States:
Michigan

Counties:
Gogebic

Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable

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Mitchell Ives
E6248 US 2
Ironwood, MI 49938
906-884-2085 ex. 8842038
mitchell.ives@usda.gov

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