Requested Rainy-River Watershed Withdrawal
The Secretary of the Interior has made a decision on the requested Rainy River Withdrawal, as described here: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-protects-boundary-waters-area-watershed. The final EA, final resource reports, and other supporting documents for the Rainy River Withdrawal are available on the Bureau of Land Management's ePlanning webpage at:https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022642/570.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Federal lands are located within a portion of the Rainy River watershed, outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and the BWCA Mining Protection Area. See application Map.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/21/2021 |
| Comment Period | 06/28/2022 |
| Decision | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2023 (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:
Land Management Planning; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands
Decision Signed Date: 01/26/2023
Forests:
Superior National Forest
Districts:
Superior National Forest All Units
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cook; Lake; St. Louis
Legal Land Description:
See application, appendix A
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Matthew Judd
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Duluth, MN 55808
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Last Updated: 1/26/2023