Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2024 to 09/30/2024
Chippewa National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest,  Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest,  Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chippewa National Forest,  Walker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Jennifer McRae
202-791-8488
SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov 
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Chippewa National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Fire-dependent Ecosystem Restoration Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2022  		Expected:09/2023  04/2024 Mike Rice
218-547-1044
michael.rice@usda.gov 
Description: The use of prescribed fire and associated mechanical treatments to restore fire-dependent ecosystems and wildlife habitats on national forest system lands within the proclamation boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59126
Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Approximately 150,000 acres of fire-dependent ecosystems on national forest system lands that are completely within the proclamation boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation.
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act: Land Transfer Project
CE
 - Land ownership management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/11/2023  		Expected:11/2023
  		12/2023 Michael Stearly
218-335-8600
michael.stearly@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to implement the direction established by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation Restoration Act. In the Act, Congress transfers approximately 11,760 acres of federal land to be held in trust by the BIA
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64623
Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Proposed transfer land parcels are located within the boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Reservation and within Cass County, MN.
Rare Plant Population Augmentation Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/08/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		10/2023 Justin Tufts
218-355-8600
justin.tufts@usda.gov 
Description: Seed collection, propagation, and out-planting of rare plants within existing populations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64807
Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within 250 feet of existing rare plant populations as recorded in the Forest Service Natural Resource Manager (NRM) Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species (TESP) database.
Rare Plant Population Augmentation Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/12/2023  		Expected:09/2023
  		10/2023 Justin Tufts
218-335-8600
justin.tufts@usda.gov 
Description: Seed collection, propagation, and out-planting of rare plants within existing populations.
Location: UNIT - Chippewa National Forest All Units. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within 250 feet of existing rare plant populations as recorded in the Forest Service Natural Resource Manager (NRM) Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species (TESP) database. A shapefile is provided.
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Chippewa National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Winnie Sand Resource Management
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 05/12/2024  		Expected:10/2024
  		11/2024 Samuel Ainsley
218-246-2362
samuel.ainsley@usda.gov 
Description: This project will include vegetation management. The project is within the exterior boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation boundary.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57340
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District, Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - Section within the following townships T146N/R26W, R27W; T147N/R26W, R27W; T148N/R26W, R27W, T28W; T149N/R26W,R27W;T150N/R27W, R28W. The project extends from the eastern side of the north shore of Lake Winnibigoshish and on up north in a narrow strip to the Forest boarder.
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Chippewa National Forest,   Blackduck Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Blackduck Oak Habitat Improvement Project
CE
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2023  		Expected:07/2023  10/2023 Cory Mlodik
307-276-5808
cory.mlodik@usda.gov 
Description:  Remove stems from multi-stemmed oaks by hand using a brush saw, chainsaw, or similar equipment. In stands where oak stump sprouts are competing with other deciduous trees, the competing saplings would also be cut to release the oak.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64012
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami, Cass, Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T145N, R29-31W; T146N, R28-31W; T147N, R28-31W; T148N, R28-31W; T149N, R26-31W; T150N, R26-28W.
FR3334 Road Permit
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/09/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		06/2022 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Issuing a special use road permit for construction, access, and maintenance of FR3334. Proposed road would cover approximately 1.3 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62177
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T150N, R26W, Sec 9. East of Island Lake.
Lady Slipper Scenic Highway Interpretive Trail
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/18/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		10/2024 Cole Van Beusekom
218-835-3113
Cole.VanBeusekom@usda.gov 
Description: .25-mile interpretive trail. The trails width of approximately 8ft would involve clearing brush and small trees. portions of the trail will be widened for Interpretive displays. Project will avoid sensitive areas involving Lady Slippers, or other spe
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65370
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T146, R30W, Section 15. T146, R30W, Section 15.
Noma Lake Tract Lot 4 Roof Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2023  		Expected:06/2023  07/2023 Shelby Worel
218-407-5567
shelby.worel@usda.gov 
Description: New Roof on cabin, staining siding and painting trim
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T149N, R26W, Sec 3. North Side of Noma Lake.
Norway Beach Resort Shoreline Stabilization
CE
 - Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Christopher Worthington
218-335-8643
christopher.worthington@usda.gov 
Description: The project includes construction of 244 feet of rock riprap shoreline protection at the Norway Beach Resort along the shoreline of Cass Lake. The project is within the LLBO
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59167
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project site is in Cass County Minnesota; T145N, R30W, S8 at the Norway Beach Resort on FR2007AA. The nearest town is Cass Lake, MN.
Norway Bluff Lot 17- Staircase rebuild and shoreline stabilization
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 02/28/2024  04/2024 Shelby Worel
218-407-5567
shelby.worel@usda.gov 
Description: Rebuilding stairway down to the lake and adding rock to the shoreline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65020
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R31W, Section 35. South west side of Star Island.
Norway Bluff Lot 2 Foundation and Roof Repair
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/21/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		12/2023 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description:  Foundation Repair and roof replacement
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64691
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Beltrami. LEGAL - T146N, R31W, Section 35. Located on the west side of Star Island.
Road Permit 2377 Forest Road - Ambrose
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2024  		Expected:04/2024
  		05/2024 Shelby Worel
218-407-5567
shelby.worel@usda.gov 
Description: Reissuing a road permit on an existing road to new permittees.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65726
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T. 58N, R.26W, Section 10. Southwest of Caribou Lake.
Timber Sale Access for 23-06-11
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2024  		Expected:05/2024
  		12/2024 Zachary Mclellan
218-335-8664
zachary.mclellan@usda.gov 
Description: wo temporary roads have been requested to access timber sale off of Forest Road 3312E . Approximate road locations are depicted in the resource review form along with KML attached in folder.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66249
Location: UNIT - Blackduck Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T149N R28W Sec 3. Tassel Rd.
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Chippewa National Forest,   Deer River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cut Foot Sioux Inn Resort cabin 1 remodel and open-air pavilion
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		05/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: Remodel cabin 1 with new siding, windows, deck and roof to match the other cabins on the resort. Reconfigure resort playground area by repositioning it and building a 20'x24' open-air pavilion with concrete floor.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65373
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 25. On Reservation. East side of Highway 46, just south of Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, 44394 State Hwy 46, Deer River Lat/Long (-94.044, 47.515).
Cut Foot Sioux Inn Resort cabin 1 remodel and open-air pavilion
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		05/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: Remodel cabin 1 with new siding, windows, deck and roof to match the other cabins on the resort. Reconfigure resort playground area by repositioning it and building a 20'x24' open-air pavilion with concrete floor.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65372
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 25. On Reservation. East side of Highway 46, just south of Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake, 44394 State Hwy 46, Deer River Lat/Long (-94.044, 47.515).
Eagle Nest Lodge Cabins 8, 9, and 10 Maintenance
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		11/2023 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description:  Replace 14 old windows in Cabins 8, 9, and 10 and reside all of Cabin 10 and all but the lakeside of Cabin 9 with 2x8 full log siding.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64953
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 22. North side of Cutfoot Sioux Lake in East Seelye Bay, 58671 Eagle Nest Road. -94.087, 47.527 degrees.
Eagle Nest Lodge cabin #4 replacement and waterline replacement
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/18/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		06/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: Cabin #4 replacement and waterline replacement.
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 22. North side of Cutfoot Sioux Lake in East Seelye Bay, 58671 Eagle Nest Road. -94.087, 47.527 degrees.
Enbridge Line 4 Leak Detection Sensor Install
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/04/2024  		Expected:06/2024
  		07/2024 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Enbridge would like to install additional leak detection sensors around the Line 4 (48in) valve site at mile post (MP) 986.44 (Lat: 47.322125, Long: -93.964499).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65753
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T144N, R26W, Sec. 4. West of Deer River off Hwy 2.
Goose Lake Pit Establishment
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology
- Special use management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/28/2024  		Expected:08/2024
  		09/2024 Trapper Marshall
218-335-8657
Trapper.Marshall@usda.gov 
Description: Establishment of Goose Lake gravel pit near Mud/Goose Lake south of Ball Club Mn. Not on LLBO Reservation
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66492
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S6, T143, R25N. From Ball Club Mn, Travel south on County Road 18 for 5.25 Miles. Where County Road 18 turns east, continue south on 72nd Ave. Travel south on 72nd Ave for 1.6 miles. Turn east on to FS2329 and travel for approximately1/4 mile ending at project site.
Great Rive Energy Soil Boring
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/14/2024  		Expected:08/2024
  		08/2024 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: geo-technical soil boring at 4 locations which will temporarily use 10,000 sq ft of land within existing utility corridors. 3" diameter and up to 50' down for boring holes. No waste material left on site. Holes backfilled with native soil.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66237
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R25W, Sec. 12 & 24 and T146N, R25W Sec. 3. West of Deer River off Hwy 2.
Klarich Road Permit Reissue
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022  		Expected:11/2022  11/2022 Ashley May klick
218-229-8807
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Reissue a road permit to new private landowners.
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R25W, Sec. 34. Southeast of Bowstring Lake.
Lake Country Power Amendment 1 Bena
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 05/22/2024  05/2025 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 1,625%u2019 of line to be installed using a directional bore. Trees will be cleared around the bore pit area where the cable will start and stop. Within reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65702
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T145N, R28W, Sec. 25 and 26. Bena area.
Little Cut Foot Sioux Lot 5 Roof Repair
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2022  		Expected:10/2022  10/2022 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of roofing on cabin and garage. On Reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62635
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 36. Little Cut Foot Sioux Recreation Residence Tract, Lot 5.
North Country Trail Highway 6 Reroute
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2024  		Expected:01/2025  06/2025 Scott Shipley
218-475-5109
scott.shipley@usda.gov 
Description: The trail reroute section is 10 miles. Decommission old NCT segments. Constructing two parking areas and two dispersed campsites, which will include fire grates, wilderness latrines, and tent pads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66429
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - West termini T 142N, R 25W, section 21. East termini T 143N, R 25W, section 25. The approximate location starts where the current NCT intersects State Highway 6, follows along State Highway 6, and ends at the forest boundary just north of Willow Lake.
People's - Amendment 13 Marcell
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2023  		Expected:10/2023
  		06/2024 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 97,838 feet of lie using a vibratory plow or directional bore under road and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is planned to be upgraded. Construction planned in 2024.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64652
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Marcell area. Outside of LLBO Reservation.
People's - Amendment 14
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/15/2023  		Expected:09/2024
  		09/2024 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 9,756 feet of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65667
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T148N, R25W. T59N, R26W. Marcell area.
Peoples Telephone Arvig - Amendment 15 Bigfork
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/25/2024  		Expected:09/2024
  		09/2024 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 18,226 feet of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65991
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T149N, R25W, Sec. 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, & 21, T60N, R26W, Sec. 31 and T59N, R25W, Sec. 6. Bigfork area.
Road Permit 2377 Forest Road - Ambrose
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/29/2024  05/2024 Shelby Worel
218-407-5567
shelby.worel@usda.gov 
Description: Reissuing a road permit on an existing road to new permittees.
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T. 58N, R.26W, Section 10. Southwest of Caribou Lake.
South Highbanks Lot 11 Septic System
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 06/10/2024  07/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: Replace failing septic system as part of requirements for cabin sale. New system will be placed where the existing system is located. Within LLBO reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66228
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T146N, R27W, Section 31. East shore of Lake Winnibigoshish approximately 2.5 miles south/southwest of Tamarack Point, 17081 South Highbanks Road NE. -94.145, 47.419 degrees.
South Highbanks Lot 11 Staircase Replacement
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2023  		Expected:02/2024  05/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: After the fact staircase installation to lakeshore at recreation residence cabin and removal of old staircase
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65284
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T146N, R27W, Section 31. East shore of Lake Winnibigoshish approximately 2.5 miles south/southwest of Tamarack Point, 17081 South Highbanks Road NE. -94.145, 47.419 degrees.
Winnie Dam Lot 5 Driveway Graveling
CE
 - Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2022  		Expected:10/2022  10/2022 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description:  Addition of gravel to existing driveway
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62634
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T147N, R27W, Section 25. T147N, R27W, Section 25.
Winnie Dam Lot 8 Well and Waterline
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/04/2024  		Expected:09/2024
  		09/2024 Todd Armbruster
218-246-2124
Todd.Armbruster@usda.gov 
Description: Drill new well with yard spigot, remove existing well, and trench new waterline to cabin.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66355
Location: UNIT - Deer River Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Itasca. LEGAL - T146N, R27W, Section 24. East shore of Lake Winnibigoshish. Directly south of winter lake access point, 39039 Plughat Point Rd, -94.054, 47.441 degrees. Within LLBO reservation.
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Chippewa National Forest,   Walker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Big Rice Lake EAB Bundle 2024
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 Completed  Actual: 05/21/2024  06/2024 Douglas Putt
2185070960
Douglas.Putt@usda.gov 
Description: In response to EAB being detected at Big Rice Lake we are proposing a project that would include up to 250 acres of salvage harvests, up to 250 acres of sanitation harvests, planting of native species, and the release of parasidtoids.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65481
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T141N R26W Sec 22 & 27. East side of Big Rice Lake.
East Ottertail Amend. 10
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 04/29/2024  06/2024 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 15,556 feet of fiber optic cable and pedestals using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line listed is existing and is planned to be upgraded to better meet the demands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66033
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T141N, R28W, Sec. 20, 29, 32, and 33, T142N, R28W, Sec. 27, 28, 29, and 34. Longville.
East Ottertail- Amendment 6 Longville
CE
 - Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2023  		Expected:12/2023
  		06/2024 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 53,211 ft of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is to be upgraded to better meet demands. partly within reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64621
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Longville Area.
East Ottertail- Amendment 7 Whipholt
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 02/22/2024  06/2024 Ashley May klick
218-246-2124
ashley.n.may-klick@usda.gov 
Description: Installation and maintenance of 46,758 ft of line to be installed using a vibratory plow or directional bore under roadways and water ways. Much of the line is existing and is to be upgraded to meet demands. Partly within reservation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64622
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whipholt Area.
Harbor Dredging at Stony Point, Big Rock Lot 6
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/10/2024  		Expected:09/2024
  		09/2024 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Dredge the small harbor on Lot 6 of Big Rock recreation residence tract and deposit dredge material on FS land
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66034
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Stony Point.
Harbor Dredging of Stony Point
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/08/2023  12/2023 Shelby Worel
218-407-5567
shelby.worel@usda.gov 
Description: Dredge the Harbor and deposit dredge material on FS land. The deposit location for the dredging material is the same as a previous dredging project
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65154
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T142N, R30W, Section 10. Stony Point on Leech Lake.
Headquarters Bay Ricing Access FR 3110
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/26/2024  		Expected:05/2024
  		06/2024 Audrey Mays
218-547-5120
audrey.mays@usda.gov 
Description: Maintenance of FR3110 and the construction of four passing lanes and a turn around to increase accessibility to HQ Bay.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66137
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Near HQ Bay of Leech Lake.
Stony Point Campground Improvements
CE
 - Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/12/2022  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Nicholas Edington
209-965-3434 x5125
nicholas.edington@usda.gov 
Description: replace large lighted fee board, restroom interior remodel, septic lift station replacement, well house replacement, septic system upgrade, RV dump station upgrades removal of sewer lagoon remnants, and campsite electric pedestal upgrade to 50 amp.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61990
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T142N, R30W, S3/10. Campground is located on Leech Lake at the end of Stony Point Camp Road off of Onigum Road.
Walker Campground Bundle 2024
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/07/2023  		Expected:01/2024
  		04/2024 David Johnson
218-547-5108
david.e.johnson3@usda.gov 
Description: Campground maintenance at South Pike, Stony Point and Mabel Lake consisting of campsite spur maintenance, gate removal and replacement and stump grinding. South Pike Day use site will have the vault toilet replaced.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65309
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - Mabel Lake: Township: 141, Range: 27, Section: 10-Stony Point: Township: 142, Range: 30, Section: 10 South Pike Bay: Township: 145, Range: 31, Section: 35. Mabel Lake Campground, South Pike Bay Campground, Stony Point Campground.
West Pike Bay Lot 3 Septic Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		07/2024 Joshua Krecklau
218-547-1044
Joshua.Krecklau@usda.gov 
Description: Replacement of septic system at West Pike Bay Lot 3 recreation residence
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66244
Location: UNIT - Walker Ranger District. STATE - Minnesota. COUNTY - Cass. LEGAL - T142N, R30W, Section 10. West Pike Bay Rec Residences.
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