Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2024 to 06/30/2024
Chequamegon / Nicolet 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, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,  Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,  Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,  Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,  Medford-Park Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R9 - Eastern Region, Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,  Washburn 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:
NOI in Federal Register 12/20/2023
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Jennifer McRae
505-377-3145
Jennifer.McRae@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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  Completed  Actual: 02/06/2024  02/2024 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2023 Special Use Permits 05/15 Batch
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/24/2024  04/2024 Kelly Scarbrough
715-362-1314
Kelly.Scarbrough@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to authorize requests for 13 road special use permits on Forest Service Lands. Requests for access to private inholdings across National Forest System lands because there is no access other than crossing federal ownership.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65416
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District, Washburn Ranger District, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Forest, Oconto, Sawyer, Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. To authorize requests for fourteen special use permits on Forest Service Lands.
2024 Forestwide Watershed Improvement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management 		 Completed  Actual: 03/24/2024  04/2024 Jennifer Maziasz
616-581-5756
jennifer.maziasz@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to improve watershed conditions including replacing 29 culverts that do not meet Forest Service standards, removal of 7 culverts, 5 bridge replacements and 2 road projects to improve drainage.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65415
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District, Washburn Ranger District, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Scattered locations across the Forest. See location maps by district on project website.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,   Eagle River-Florence Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2022 Town of Hiles Hazard and High-Risk Vegetation Removal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/23/2023  		Expected:04/2024
  		05/2024 Daniel Reynolds
906-474-6442
daniel.reynolds2@usda.gov 
Description: The Town of Hiles has identified a need to remove trees from the road rights-of-way. Furthermore, approximately 50.66 acres of dead and/or dying balsam fir and spruce patches along Fournier Road but outside of the 50 feet ROW need to be cleared.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63568
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable. ERFL Ranger District and LKLN Ranger District.
2023 Eagle River-Florence Programmatic Salvage CE
CE
 - Forest products  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Pao Vue
7155284464
pao.vue@usda.gov 
Description: The project calls for the harvest of dead, dying, and broken top trees from wind or ice events in the future.
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence, Forest, Oneida, Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eagle River-Florence Ranger District.
Hemlock Lake Wildlife Openings Prescribed Burn
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2024  		Expected:05/2024  06/2024 Jesse Harrand
715-528-4464 x 2807
jesse.harrand@usda.gov 
Description: Hemlock Lake wildlife openings are in Florence County near FS Rd 2446 and LeRoy Creek. There are 12 wildlife openings, totaling 64 acres, that would be prescribed burned to enhance wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65837
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T41N R16E Sections 6 & 7, T41N R15E Sections 1& 12.
Joint Chiefs Black Ash Underplanting
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  Completed  Actual: 03/12/2024  04/2024 Nathaniel Thompson
715-479-2827
nathaniel.thompson@usda.gov 
Description: The Joint Chiefs project would underplant a select group of diverse tree species seedlings in black ash-dominated stands in preparation for the decline in ash populations brought about by emerald ash borers (EAB). Actions would occur on 115 acres.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65227
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence, Forest. LEGAL - ERFL Ranger District T38N R13W, Sections 12, 13, 14 in Forest County; T38N R14W, Sections 8, 11 in Forest County; T38N R15W, Section 12 in Florence County; T39N R15W, Sections 22, 27 in Florence Count. Seven black ash-dominated wetland stands scattered across Forest and Florence Counties on National Forest land,.
Lost Lake Cabin Septic Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2024  		Expected:05/2024  10/2024 Evan Miller
715-674-4481
evan.miller@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to replace a water or waste water disposal system. The septic wastewater system at Lost Lake Cabins needs replacement due to being outdated and a health and safety hazard to recreationists.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65806
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Florence. LEGAL - T39N R15E Section 12. Lost Lake Cabins in Florence County.
Town of Alvin ROW Maintenance
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/08/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		10/2024 Daniel Reynolds
906-474-6442
daniel.reynolds2@usda.gov 
Description: The Town of Alvin has requested that the Forest Service conduct a timber sale to remove merchantable trees within the road right of ways. This is for safer travel and easier snow removal.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65313
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - T41N, R13E, Sections 20, 25, 28-29,33-34; T41N, R14E, Sections 21-23, 25-32, 34, 36; T40N, R13E, Sections 3, 9-16, 21-22, 27-28, 33; T40N, R14E, Sections 1-2, 4, 10-11, 13-18, 20, 22-24, 26-29, 32-36. 49 miles of road within the Alvin Township.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,   Great Divide Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Forest Lodge Nature Trail Trailhead Parking Area and Traffic Circulation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/28/2021  		Expected:08/2024
  		08/2024 Nicole Molitor
715-638-0272
nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov 
Description: Improve Forest Lodge road and trail infrastructure to accommodate increased use of Forest Lodge and the Nature Trail - parking, road and trail capacity, drainage, stormwater treatment, traffic sight lines within the complex and ingress and egress.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58868
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Lodge is located about eight miles east of Cable, Wisconsin.
Forest Road 164 Reconstruction
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/31/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		08/2024 Eric Lynch
715-762-5137
eric.lynch@usda.gov 
Description: The 11.6-mile-long project area will be cleared and grubbed within 16 feet of the road centerline or as needed to create ditching. All cross-drain culverts will be replaced with polymer coated arch pipes. The entire road length will be resurfaced.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61289
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Road 164 between County Highway GG and Forest Road 163.
Forest Road 182 Segment Reroute
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/19/2024  		Expected:09/2024
  		10/2024 Eric Lynch
715-762-5137
eric.lynch@usda.gov 
Description: A 1.22-mile reroute is proposed to improve the operation of the road and avoid a wetland that is regularly in need of gravel application.
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - T43N R4@ Sections 22, 23, 26, 27. Forest Road 182 segment northeast of Clam Lake.
Landscape Management in the Moose Two Axe Project Area
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 03/12/2024  		Expected:04/2024
  		05/2024 Nicole Molitor
715-638-0272
nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov 
Description: Vegetation treatment to improve health, productivity, and resiliency of northern hardwood, spruce, pine balsam fir, birch, and aspen stands. Wildlife, fisheries, and rare plant habitat management. Fuels treatments. Road network improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61327
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Southwest portion of the Great Divide Ranger District.
Norvado Fiber Optic Installation
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/27/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		07/2024 Nicole Molitor
715-638-0272
nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of underground fiber optic cable in portions of National Forest System land along State Highway 77, County Road S, Sams Lane, and Forest Roads 164, 174, 308, and 1661.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65949
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Right of Ways for State Highway 77, County Road S, Sams Lane, Forest Roads 164, 174, 308, and 161 south of Clam Lake, WI.
Penokee Trail Network Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
CE
 - Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/26/2023  		Expected:10/2024
  		10/2024 Katherine LeMoine
715-634-4821 x2326
katherine.lemoine@usda.gov 
Description: Rehabilitation and reconstruction of 10.5 miles of cross-country ski/snowshoe trail that is also used as a hiking trail in the summer.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65412
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off of County Highway GG about five miles southwest of Mellen, WI.
Snowmobile Trail 8 Reroute and Rehabilitation in Clam Lake Area
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/26/2023  		Expected:10/2024
  		10/2024 Jenifer Bratsch
715-373-2667 x5235
Jenifer.Bratsch@usda.gov 
Description: Snowmobile trail 8 reroute in the Clam Lake area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65413
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clam Lake area.
Veikko Trail Improvement and Development
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2023  		Expected:07/2024
  		07/2024 Katherine LeMoine
715-634-4821 x2326
katherine.lemoine@usda.gov 
Description: The Veikko Trail, an old cross-country ski trail in the St. Peter's Dome area developed by a local ski group, will be improved and realigned to fix drainage issues. Additional trail will be developed to connect to the St. Peter's Dome Trail network.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58459
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable. St. Peter's Dome area.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,   Lakewood-Laona Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Armstrong Creek Trail Reroute
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2024  		Expected:05/2024  06/2024 Evan Miller
715-674-4481
evan.miller@usda.gov 
Description: Snowmobile Trail Reroute moving off a paved road
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65369
Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T36N R16E Sec 12,13.
Jones Springs Project
EA
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Evan Miller
715-674-4481
evan.miller@usda.gov 
Description: This recreation area was heavily impacted by the 2019 blowdown. This project is reviewing the recreation opportunities in the area to see if any changes are needed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59902
Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Jones Springs area, legal T33N, R14 and R15E; T32N, R14 and 15 E.
Lakewood-Laona Plantation III
EA
 - Forest products  On Hold  N/A  N/A Benjamin Walker
715-276-6333
benjamin.walker@usda.gov 
Description: Lakewood-Laona Ranger District is planning on thinning red pine plantation across the district.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59903
Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located at Townships 31-37 North and Ranges 12-17 East.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,   Medford-Park Falls Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Bug Tussel Fiber Optic Installation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/13/2024  		Expected:04/2024
  		04/2024 Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: Bug Tussel is proposing to install 12.9 miles of fiber optic communication lines in Taylor County on Forest Service owned land. Bug Tussel will bore or trench fiber optic along the road (112,116,108, CTY M and D) right of ways within the county.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65362
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - T31N R1W Sec. 9, T32N R1W Sec. 31, T31N R2W Sec. 1, T32N R2W Sec. 2, 3, 10, 15, 22, 33, 35, 36 T33N R2W Sec. 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 26, 34, 35 T33N R3W Sec. 13. Medford land base of the CNNF in Taylor County, Wisconsin. The project is within road right of ways along CTY M, CTY D, FR 112, FR 116, and FR 108 near Perkinstown.
Clark Electric Overhead Conversion 2024
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2024  		Expected:05/2024  05/2024 Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: Clark Electric is proposing to convert 11,280 feet of overhead utility line to underground along FR 119. The conversion will take place in Clark Electric's current right of way. One segment will be relocated from Lake Marion to the 119 right of way.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65766
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - T31N, R2W, Secs. 4,8,9,16,17. The project will take place between FR 554 and FR 121 in the existing right of way of FR 119.
John's Creek Gravel Pit Expansion
EA
 - Minerals and Geology  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jennifer Maziasz
616-581-5756
jennifer.maziasz@usda.gov 
Description: This project consists of expansion of an existing gravel pit to meet road construction, re-construction, and maintenance needs in the project vicinity. This is an existing pit that has an additional source of gravel that has not been developed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54736
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Town of Grover, Township 31 North, Range 2 West, Section 7, Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Kidrick Vegetation Management
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 03/30/2023  		Expected:05/2024
  		05/2024 Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: This project is primarily a vegetation management project with focus on mid to late successional hardwood forest. Primary purpose is to maintain forest health and diversity. Project will also include a transportation analysis.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50889
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in the northwest portion of the Forest within Taylor County in T32N, R2-3W and T33N, R1-3W.
Lac du Flambeau Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/13/2024  		Expected:04/2024
  		04/2024 Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: Lac du Flambeau has requested a special use permit to install underground fiber optic cable on Forest Service land along the right of way of Highway 70. The proposal includes installing approximately 13 miles of underground cable.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65469
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - T40N R4E Sec. 28, 29, 32, T39N R1E Sec. 1, 2, 3, 12, T39N R2E Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, T39N R3E Sec. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12. Right of way of Highway 70 in Price County Wisconsin.
Price Geological Sampling
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2024  		Expected:06/2024  06/2024 Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: The USFS and Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill one borehole to collect and describe the sediment in Price County to better understand the regional hydrogeology.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65502
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - T38N R3E Sec 21. Coring will be completed at one site, located at 45.759804, -90.112642. The site is located at the intersection of FR 131, 132, and trail 118-120.
Round Lake Fish Passage and Water Level Control
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Matthew Monahan
715-762-2461 Ext. 5125
matthew.monahan@usda.gov 
Description: The project will consist of reestablishing a two-way fish passage and reconnect the ecosystems of the Pike Lake Chain of Lakes and the South Fork Flambeau River.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55358
Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T40N, R3E, Sections 23-26, Price County, WI.
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Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest,   Washburn Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R9 - Eastern Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
2024 Bayfield Electric Line Burial Along FR218
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 02/08/2024  05/2024 Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov 
Description: Bayfield Electric has requested to bury an existing power line to a customer. Action is to remove about 500 feet of cross-country overhead powerline and install approximately 1030 feet of underground line along FR 218 and existing driveway.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65267
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South of Drummond, near FR222 and FR218, T. 44 N., R. 8 W., Sections 23 & 24, Bayfield County, WI.
Birch Grove Campground Group Sites
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/16/2024  		Expected:04/2024
  		04/2024 Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov 
Description: The proposal is to convert 2 existing single sites into double sites and construct a picnic shelter near West Twin Lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65405
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Birch Grove Campground is on FR 435 about 7 miles west of Washburn. T49N, R6W, Section 36, Bayfield County, WI.
Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership SUP
CE
 - Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jennifer Maziasz
715-373-2667
comments-eastern-chequamegon-nicolet-washburn@usda.gov 
Description: The proposal is to re-issue a special use authorization for a new term for Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership's existing pipeline system, pumping station, and associated improvements.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44889
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project includes 11.5 miles of existing pipeline system, the pumping station, and associated improvements on Forest Service lands north of US Highway 2.
Johnson Springs & Schunenberg Springs Dam Removals
CE
 - Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/11/2023  		Expected:06/2024
  		05/2025 Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov 
Description: Proposal to remove the dams at Johnson and Schunenberg Springs. Restoring them to free-flowing cold-water systems will improve the brook trout habitat and eliminate the threat of structural failure caused by beaver activity and extreme weather events
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65321
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Johnson Springs Dam is about 5 miles NE of Drummond, WI located off FR1855 in T45N R7W Sec 22. Schunenberg Springs Dam is about miles WSW of Drummond, WI in T44N, R8W, Sec 4.
North Country Trail Dispersed Campsite Development and Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 05/14/2021  05/2024 Katherine LeMoine
715-634-4821 x2326
katherine.lemoine@usda.gov 
Description: Three to five backpacker campsites would be developed or improved to provide long-distance hikers a consistent experience when they hike the North Country Trail in Wisconsin.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55297
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple sites along the North Country Trail in Great Divide and Washburn Ranger Districts.
Peerless Vegetation and Transportation Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 02/21/2024  		Expected:09/2024
  		10/2024 Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov 
Description: Vegetation Management actions would include clearcut and shelterwood systems to regenerate oak, aspen, and pine, and thinnings to promote growth and vigor in pine plantations. Associated actions: updating road system and improving wildlife habitat.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65086
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in the central portion of the Washburn Ranger District. The project area is about 5 miles east of Iron River, WI.
Pollinator Habitat and Canada Rice Grass Enhancement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2024  		Expected:06/2024
  		06/2024 Sarah Holmes
715-373-2667
sarah.holmes@usda.gov 
Description: Project is to enhance pollinator habitat and Canada Rice Grass (Piptatherum canadense) a Regional Forester Sensitive Species. Proposal is to create/plant seed sources for adjacent habitat enhancement and for collection and propagation at other sites.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64930
Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Scattered throughout the north of US Hwy 2: Pollinator Habitat actions are within existing upland openings; Canada Rice Grass actions are located at or near existing population sites.
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