Tofte and Gunflint Gravel Pits Expansion Project
This proposal would authorize gravel pit prospecting and expansion of twelve existing gravel pits on the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts to provide mineral materials for administrative and public use. The Draft Decision is now available under the "Final Environmental Assessment and Draft Decision Notice" folder below.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Twelve gravel pits on the Tofte and Gunflint Ranger Districts.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/01/2024 |
| Comment Period | 08/10/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 10/30/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (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:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Tofte and Gunflint Gravel Pits Expansion Project Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Gunflint Ranger District; Tofte Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Michael Johnson
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-229-8808
michael.w.johnson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/10/2025