Twin Metals Minnesota Hydrogeologic Study Special Use Permit
Purpose is to obtain hydrogeologic data to prepare models to characterize the existing groundwater environment, baseline groundwater quality, and the relationship of the groundwater with the surface water conditions within and beyond the potential mine project area. The data will be used for predicting the potential interaction amongst groundwater, surface water, and wetlands in the vicinity of any mining project that Twin Metals Minnesota may propose.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approximately seven miles Southeast of Ely, Minnesota near Birch Lake and the Kawishiwi River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/21/2013 |
| Comment Period | 10/10/2015 |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2017 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2017 (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; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
LaCroix Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
T 60N R12W S4,
T 61N R12W S11,
T 61N R12W S13,
T 61N R11W S18,
T 61N R11W S6,
T 62N R11W S23,
T 62N R11W S24,
T 62N R11W S26,
T 62N R11W S28,
T 62N R11W S31,
T 62N R11W S32,
T 62N R11W S33
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Matthew Judd
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-626-4300
mjudd@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/8/2020