Northern Minnesota Federal Withdrawal
The Forest Service requested a withdrawal of National Forest System lands, for a 20-year term, within the Rainy River Watershed. An EA will be prepared to inform the Secretary of Interior's decision. The scoping comment period has been extended to February 28, 2018. Comments must be received no later than midnight, February 28, 2018 and should be submitted by selecting Comment/Object to Project link on the right hand side of this page.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The 234,328 acres of Federal land in this proposed request for withdrawal are located within the Rainy River watershed on the Superior National Forest and are adjacent to the BWCAW and MPA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/13/2017 |
| Comment Period | 01/26/2018 |
| 11/2018 (Estimated) | |
| Decision | 01/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Superior National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Land Use Adjustments
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Superior National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
See Federal Register Notice and Forest Service Withdrawal Application.
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Matthew Judd
8901 Grand Ave Place
Duluth, MN 55808
218-626-4382
mjudd@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/1/2020