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News Releases: 2009

• City Hall Hosts National Forest Centennial Exhibit
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor, Tom Schmidt, announced today that Escanaba City Hall will be hosting the Hiawatha National Forest Centennial display from Monday, November 9th though Thursday, November 19th.
• Beech Bark Disease Project Proposed on Hiawatha NF
  In 2000, BBD was discovered in Michigan and is now documented in several counties of both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, including areas of the Hiawatha National Forest.
• Permits Help Ensure Safely Plowed Forest Roads
  The Hiawatha National Forest reminds you that if you plow a road within the Forest’s boundaries, you are required to obtain a free permit in order to legally remove snow.
• Hunting on the Hiawatha National Forest
  As Michigan’s Firearm Deer Season draws near once again, the Hiawatha National Forest would like to offer several reminders to help hunters have a safe, enjoyable hunt on National Forest lands.
• Hiawatha National Forest - Using Your OHV on National Forest Land During Hunting Season
  With fall hunting seasons just around the corner, Hiawatha National Forest would like to remind hunters about Forest Service OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) policies for OHV use on National Forest lands.
• Hiawatha National Forest Prescribed Burn Update
  Hiawatha National Forest announced that the prescribed burn near Doe Lake, was successful, and that burning will be allowed to continue as long as favorable weather conditions persist.
• Cooperative Economic Recovery Project Hits the Ground
  Forest Service and ACRC Project in Progress
• Hiawatha National Forest Announces Additional Economic Recovery Projects
  Hiawatha National Forest Brings Another $300,000 to U.P.
• Hiawatha National Forest Prescribed Burn Scheduled September 14th
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor, Tom Schmidt, announced today that weather and ground conditions are anticipated to be appropriate to conduct a prescribed burn near Doe Lake, south of Munising.
• Hiawatha National Forest Announces National Public Lands Day Event
  Please join our West Unit plant team for harvesting native warm season grass seed on Sunday, September 6th 1:00pm
• Hiawatha National Forest Announces 2009 Artist in Residence.
  Hiawatha National Forest is pleased to announce that artist Richard Abraham of St Paul, MN, has been selected as the Forest’s 2009 Artist in Residence.
• Hiawatha National Forest Brings Another $1.54 Million to U.P.
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor Thomas Schmidt announced that three Hiawatha National Forest facilities and trails projects have been funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• Public Invited to Hiawatha National Forest Centennial Event
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor, Tom Schmidt, invites the public to participate in the Hiawatha’s Centennial Celebration and Awards Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, 2009, at the Soldier Lake Campground near Raco, MI.
• Hiawatha National Forest Brings $471,000 to U.P.
  AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES $224 MILLION IN FUNDING TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS FUEL
• Hiawatha National Forest Summer Campground Program Schedule Announced
  The Hiawatha National Forest is proud to offer a wide variety of performers who will be entertaining the public at area campgrounds and recreation sites this summer.
• Hiawatha National Forest Brings $4.9 million to U.P.
  USDA SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROJECTS FOR FOREST ROADS MAINTENANCE AND ASSOCIATED WATERSHED AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION:
• Hiawatha National Forest Forest hosts Motorcycle Trail Grand Opening
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor announced they will host a Grand Opening celebration for the new Moss Lake Off-Road Motorcycle Trail on June 27th.
• Free 2009 OHV Map Available
  Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor Tom Schmidt announced today that hard copies of the Hiawatha’s 2009 Motor Vehicle Use Map are now available for free distribution.
• Forest Service Sponsors Kids Fishing Day June 13th @ Camp 7 Lake Campground
  The Hiawatha National Forest will once again be sponsoring "Kids Fishing Day" the 18th year of the event.
• Hiawatha National Forest May Reduce Administrative Facilities
  The Hiawatha National Forest is proposing to convey (or “sell”) its Sault Ste. Marie District Office.
• Celebrating Wildflower Spring Walk
  2009 HNF-Celebrating Wildflowers walk on Saturday, May 16th from 1:00pm until approximately 3:30pm
• Using Your OHV on National Forest Land: New Map Available
  With spring in the air, many people have put away their snowmobiles in favor of their Off Highway Vehicles
• Munising Ranger District Dispersed Campsites
  Moves to National Reservation System
• Putting Hands to Work on the Land
  Economic Recovery Projects Announced
• Hiawatha Brings Economic Recovery Funds to Upper Peninsula
  County Road 513 Project - Economic recovery funding puts us on the road to safer travel in Delta County.
• Two Forests Became One: Local National Forest Celebrates Centennial
  The Marquette National Forest, now part of the Hiawatha National Forest’s East Unit, was designated by Presidential Proclamation on February 10th,1909, by Theodore Roosevelt.
• Delta County YMCA, Hiawatha National Forest Receive Awards
  On December 11, 2008, two groups associated with the Hiawatha National Forest received the agency's Eastern Region's highest award at a ceremony held in Milwaukee.
• Hiawatha National Forest - National Winter Trails Day
  Celebration at Rapid River Ski Trail brings out Winter Enthusiasts!
• Hiawatha National Forest - Bring the Whole Family and try Skiing and Snowshoeing for FREE!
  Saturday January 10th is National Winter Trails Day, a day designated to encourage folks to get outdoors and enjoy nearby trails.

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