Forest Plan Amendment of Management Direction for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Based on the current management situation and the need to modernize Forest Plan direction, the Forest is proposing a Forest Plan Amendment of management direction for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2027 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Superior National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Special Area Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Plan Amendment
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Superior National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Peter Taylor
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-626-4300
peter.r.taylor@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/18/2025