BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Management Project
Proposal for an integrated pest management approach to treat non-native invasive plants beginning with approximately 14 acres of infestations scattered across the 1.1 million acre BWCAW and possibly expanding up to 60 acres over the next 10 years. It is anticipated that the legal notice of decision will be published in the Duluth News Tribune on August 30, 2013.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Over 1000 small treatment sites are located throughout the 1.1 million acre BWCAW, primarily at campsites, portages, and old cabin/resort sites
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 04/21/2011 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/01/2013 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/23/2013 |
| Decision | 08/2013 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2013 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Superior National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
215
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Area Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
BWCAW Non-native Invasive Plant Project Record of Decision
Decision Signed Date: 08/21/2013
Legal Notice Date: 08/30/2013
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Gunflint Ranger District; Kawishiwi Ranger District; LaCroix Ranger District; Tofte Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake; St. Louis
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Jack Greenlee
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-229-8817
jackgreenlee@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/23/2013