Supplement to the FEIS for the Echo Trail Area Forest Management Project
FEIS analyzed actions to move vegetation and transportation existing conditions towards Forest Plan desired conditions. The supplement to the FEIS addressed water quality and watershed health concerns to comply with a US District Court order.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
North and South of Echo Trail County Rd 116 from Vermilion River to Burntside Lake and Lake Vermilion to BWCAW
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/28/2008 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/22/2008 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/20/2009 |
| Decision | 02/2009 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2009 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
LaCroix Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Road Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management; Travel Management; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Supplement to the FEIS for the Echo Trail Area Forest Management Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/09/2009
Legal Notice Date: 02/21/2009
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Kawishiwi Ranger District; LaCroix Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
T62-66N R11-17W
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Carol Booth
320 N. Highway 53
Cook, MN 55723
218-666-0054
cbooth@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 2/23/2009