Archived Forest News Releases:  

2007:

Blackwell Job Corps CCC students depart for the holidays; Center staff complete necessary training in their absence
December 20, 2007

Changes in gathering firewood and mosses on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF take effect January 1
December 13, 2007

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF evaluating recreation program
October 17, 2007

New Washburn District Ranger selected
October 11, 2007

Bough permit fees increase on Chequamegon-Nicolet
September 24, 2007

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF announces Open Houses on road and trail designations
September 19, 2007

Public Invited to Open House and Dormitory Dedication at Blackwell Job Corps CCC September 10
August 28, 2004

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Ecologist receives national award
August 14, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps CCC holds "Bury the 'N' Word" Ceremony
August 13, 2007

Dedication of bear resistant dumpsters August 1 at Day Lake Campground; bear country education will also be discussed
July 23, 2007

New Chequamegon-Nicolet NF Deputy Forest Supervisor Selected
July 12, 2007

Loggers set to resume work on National Forest tornado area
July 2, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps students partner with local artists to create 'Unity Mural'
July 2, 2007

Firewood gathering restricted on federal lands in Lakewood and Mountain areas
June 13, 2007

Emergency Fire Regulations Suspended on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
May 17, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps CCC students do their part for wildlife
May 14, 2007

New recreation fees now in effect on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
May 2, 2007

Emergency Fire Regulations Take Effect on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
May 2, 2007

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF names new Forest Supervisor
April 27, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps CCC students train to fight wildland fires
April 24, 2007

Don't move firewood is the message from the Forest Service
April 23, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps CCC students participate in leadership training at Northland College
April 19, 2007

Eastern Regional Recreation Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled; proposals for fee increases on the Chequamegon-Nicolet will be reviewed
April 10, 2007

Forest Service seeking volunteers to assist with archaeological collections management; April 6 sign up deadline
March 26, 2007

Chequamegon-Nicolet trails close to ATVs, horses, and mountain bikes March 15; Forest Service roads also closed to ATVs
March 13, 2007

Blackwell Job Corps, CESA 8, and Congressman Kagen host "Jobs and Education Northwoods Summit"
March 6, 2007

Recreation fee increases proposed for Chequamegon-Nicolet
February 27, 2007

Forest Supervisor Departing; Acting Deputy Supervisor Selected
February 12, 2007

2006:

Forest Service plans to relocate Rhinelander office
November 20, 2006

National Forest camping and day use fees waived on November 11 for veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces
October 25, 2006

Free day use on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF September 30 to honor National Public Lands Day
September 20, 2006

Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland features Smithsonian Exhibition "Inspirations from the Forest"
September 19, 2006

Forest Service commemorates historic Fifield fire lookout tower; invites public to join celebration
September 10, 2006

Chequamegon-Nicolet NF recipient of two national awards
August 31, 2006

Out of state firewood banned from National Forest lands in Wisconsin
August 25, 2006

Hunters reminded of motorized vehicle policies on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
August 24, 2006

Price County Struttin' Toms and Chequamegon-Nicolet team up for turkeys
June 19, 2006

Emily Lake Campground, Wabasso Lake boat landing, and Forest Roads 1178 and 514 reopen after fire
June 7, 2006

Fire closes Emily lake Campground, Wabasso Lake landing, Forest Roads 1178 and 514, and adjacent National Forest lands
June 1, 2006

Long Rail project to improve forest vegetation and transportation system
May 18, 2006

Nicolet Bird Survey celebrates 20th anniversary June 9-11
May 18, 2006

Twentymile Restoration Project to improve forest vegetation, wildlife habitat, and trout streams
May 5, 2006

National Forest ATV, Equestrian, Motorized Trails open May 1
May 1, 2006

Limited permits available for free firewood at Two Lakes Campground
April 24, 2006

Changes in fees for remote developed camping on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
April 13, 2006

Forest Service initiates plans for Fishel Vegetation and transportation management project
March 23, 2006

Chequamegon-Nicolet trails close to ATVs, horses, and mountain bikes March 15; Forest Service roads also closed to ATVs
March 8, 2006

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest improves environmental analysis methods for timber sales
January 20, 2006

New and familiar faces on the Chequamegon-Nicolet
January 13, 2006