SUPERIOR QUARTERLY April

SUPERIOR
Quarterly

Planning and Project Implementation Update
April - June 2003

The purpose of the Superior Quarterly is to provide a summary of environmental analyses on the Superior National Forest. Issued four times a year, the Superior Quarterly is intended to complement other public involvement efforts initiated by the Forest Supervisor or District Rangers. Legal notices will continue to be published in local newspapers. For more information, or for copies of available documents, please visit our website at: www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior or contact the responsible Forest Service office. Addresses and telephone numbers for Superior National Forest offices are listed on the last page.

Project summaries will include the name of the individual you should contact if you have comments or are interested in that specific project.

Environmental Analysis:

This category includes projects in which public input is being, or is about to be, solicited. It also includes projects currently under study or analysis. An environmental analysis is an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Environmental Assessment (EA), or a Categorical Exclusion (CE).

Completed Decision Documents:

These are projects that have culminated in the preparation of completed environmental analyses or decision documents since the last issue. These decision documents include Records of Decision (ROD), Decision Notices, and Decision Memos. Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) will also be included in this category.

FOREST-WIDE

Anticipated "Walk-in" Business:

Requests from the public occasionally necessitate analyses be completed with a short turn-around. This may mean that decisions are made without prior announcement in this update. Examples of walk-in requests include special use roads and utility rights-of-way.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gunflint

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
G1	Gunflint Snowmobile Trail Improvement	T66N R4W Section 29, 32, T65N R4W, Section 5, 8, 15, 16, 17, 22, and 27	Becky Bartol 218-387-3207	The proposal from the Cook County Snowmobile Club is to improve various locations along 8 miles of trail to correct safety hazards.	Scoping occurred spring of 2002. A decision is expected in spring 2003.
G2	Swamper Trail Upgrade	T64N R1E Section19, 20, 27, 28, 34, T63N R1E Section 3, 30, and 15	Becky Bartol 218-387-3207	The proposal from the Cook County Snowmobile Club is to upgrade about 10 miles of trail.	Scoping occurred spring of 2002. A decision is expected in spring 2003.
G3	Hill Private Road Special Use Permit	T63N R1W Section 14	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to use an existing logging road to access private land.	Scoping will begin in winter.
G4	Johnson Private Road Special Use Permit	T63N R1W Sections 25 and 30	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to use existing logging road to access private land.	Scoping will begin in winter.
G5	MN DNR Special Use Permit-Road	T64N R2E Section 13	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to reopen about 2700 ft. of an old road to access state land.	Scoping has begun.
G6	MN DNR Special Use Permit-Road	T63N R3E Section 17	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to reroute a section of the Powers Lake Road. About ¼ mile of the reroute would be on National Forest System land.	Scoping will begin in winter.
G7	Brock Private Road Special Use Permit	T64N R1E Section 7	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to permit about 20 ft of existing road and install a gate.	A decision is expected in the spring.
G8	Lebenes Private Road Special Use Permit	T62N R1W Section 28	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to permit about 30 ft. of existing road.	A decision is expected in the spring.
G9	Cascade River Road Special Use Permit	T62N R2W Section 15	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	Amend current permit by about 400 feet to meet Cook County zoning regulations	Scoping has begun.
G10	Buckman Private Road Special Use Permit	T64N R3E Sections 3 & 10	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	The proposal is to permit about 400 ft. of existing road.	A decision is expected in winter 2003.

Gunflint Decisions Made

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
G11	Superior Hiking Trail-Hovland Reroute	T63N R4E Section 31&32 T62N R4E Section 4	Becky Bartol 218-387-3207	The Superior Hiking Trail Association proposes to reroute the trail. The total distance is about 7 miles of which 1 mile is on National Forest System land.	A Decision Memo was signed January 2003.
G12	Cook County	T62N R1E Section 32	Bruce Green 218-387-3218	Cook County is proposing to replace the culvert on CC8 at Devils Track River. The County is requesting a 100-foot easement for about 1000 feet.	A decision is expected in winter 2003.

Kawishiwi

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
K1	Triangle Rd Assoc. Private Road Special Use Analysis	T62N, R11W, Section 7	Kathy Westlin (218) 365-7618	The proposal is to construct a gravel road across federal land for ingress and egress to private property.	Public involvement is expected to begin this winter.
K2	FR 424 Denley Road Reconstruction	T61N, R10W & T60N, R11 &12W	Roger Pekuri Phone (218) 365-7631	This project involves analyzing a proposal to reconstruct and pave this existing arterial road to a safe standard suitable for County jurisdiction.	Public involvement has been completed and the analysis has begun. A decision is expected by the end of this year.
K3	Lake County State Aid Highway 16 Extension	T62N, R11W	Mark Van Every (218) 365-7600	The proposal is to cross federal land for the purpose of extending County Road 16 (Kawishiwi Trail) from its terminus near South Farm Lake to Lake County Road 231 (Spruce Road).	The Forest Service is working with Lake County on a proposal in cooperation with the FHWA to move ahead with an analysis.
K4	MN DNR Private Road Special Use Analysis	District-wide	Kathy Westlin (218) 365-7618	The MN DNR has requested access across federal land at various locations throughout the District to access several State timber sales.	Public scoping is completed. A decision is expected in 2003. Scoping letter Map 1 Map 2 Map 3
K5	Potlatch Corporation Private Road Special Use Analysis	T62N, R11W, Sections 3, 10, and 11	Kathy Westlin (218) 365-7618	The request is to upgrade the Tomahawk Snowmobile Trail to allow the necessary vehicle access to Potlatch Company land for timber management purposes on a temporary basis.	A decision is expected this winter. Scoping letter Map 1 Map 2 Map 3
K6	C.Elrich Private Road Special Use Analysis	T61N, R11W, Section 2 and T62N, R11W, Section 35	Kathy Westlin (218) 365-7618	The proposal is to upgrade an existing old roadbed across federal land for ingress and egress to private property.	Public scoping is completed and a decision is expected in 2003. Scoping letter Map 1 Map 2 Map 3
K7	Laurentian Education Ventures, Inc. Outdoor Learning Center- Fall Lake	T63N, R11W, Section 19	Joan Weckman (218) 365-7569	The project involves analyzing a proposal for expansion on the Special Use Permit Area. The proposal includes improvements to existing structures and construction of new buildings and sewage treatment facilities.	This project is on hold until further notice.
K8	Reroute of the Bass Lake Portage and Angleworm Trail	T63N, R12W Section 9 T64N, R12W, Section 31	Norma Malinowski (218) 365-7615	The Bass Lake project consists of combining the snowmobile trail and the portage from the parking lot to Bass Lake. The Angleworm project consists of rerouting the Angleworm trail across a beaver dam and connecting to the original trail towards the top of the ridge.	Public involvement has been completed. A Decision is expected by the end of this calendar year.
K9	R. Dubbin Private Road Special Use Analysis	T62N, R11W, Section 9	Kathy Westlin (218) 365-7618	The proposal is to construct approximately 50 feet of new road across federal land for ingress and egress to private property.	Public involvement is expected to begin this winter.
K10	Stub Lake Trail	T63, R11W, Section 10	Sue Duffy (218) 365-7606	The Stub Lake Trail would be an accessible hiking trail from Fall Lake Campground to Stub Lake.	Public involvement was initiated as part of the Fall Lake Recreation Developments EA. A decision is expected by this summer.

Kawishiwi Decisions Made

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
K11	Big Grass Environmental Analysis	T63N, R11W, Section 6; T63N, R12W, Section 1; T64N, R11W, Sections 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, and 32; T64N, R12W, Sections 2-4, 6-11, 13-20, 23-26, 35 and 36; T64N, R13W, Sections 1-4, and 9-13; T65N, R12W, Section 31; T65N, R13W, Sections 19-23, 25-30, and 32-36.	David Hernández (218) 365-7624	This proposed project involves the potential harvest of mature aspen, birch, spruce, jack pine, fir and red pine; temporary road construction; reforestation; and fuels management using fire to reduce hazardous fuel accumulation.	Two decisions were made on January 31, 2003 to implement Alternative 4 with some modifications. Environmental Assessment COVER LETTER EA Decision Notice(DN) Title Page DN-FONSI EA Special-Uses DN Title Page Special-Uses DN FONSI Title Page Appendix H Appendix H: Response to Comments
K12	Echo Trail (St. Louis County Rd 116) and Bass Lake Trail Parking Lot	T63N, R12W	Steven Kniefel (218) 742-9828	This project involves reconstruction of existing paved County road to meet Natural Preservation Route Standards. Bass Lake parking lot and beginning of Bass Lake Trail would be redesigned as part of the road project.	The categorical exclusion was approved by the Federal Highway Administration on September 21, 2002.
K13	Rehabilitation of Pipestone Bay Campsite 33	T64N, R10W, Section 6	Norma Malinowski (218) 365-7615	This project involves stabilizing an eroding slope by placing logs, rocks, and other debris on the slope.	A decision was made on January 11, 2003 to proceed with this project.
K14	Kawishiwi Ranger Station Analysis	T63N, R12W, Section 26	Mark Van Every (218) 365-7600	This proposal is to construct facilities including the District office, warehouses, and bunkhouses on the Fernberg Road, east of Ely.	A decision was made on January 11, 2003 to construct the office complex across from the International Wolf Center.

LaCroix

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
C1	Anderson Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6697-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W Section 7	Beth Youngstrom Phone:218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C2	South Kessanen Gravel Pit	T65N, R16W, Sections 17 and 18	Susan Alexander 218-626-4323	Evaluation of gravel resources at this site.	The analysis continues. The Environmental Assessment will be available for public review summer of 2003.
C3	Kamnikar Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6600-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W Section 33	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C4	Jensrud Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6601-02 Reissue	T65N, R14W Section 33	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The individual does not currently have an access permit.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C5	Kitner Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6612-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W Section 33	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C6	Larsen Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6613-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W Section 33	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C7	Long Lake Recreation Access Project Environmental Assessment	Portions of T67N, R18W, T67N, R19W, and T68N, R18W.	Gordon Rue 218-666-0034	The objectives of this analysis are to guide development of dispersed recreation, identify current resource damage to rehabilitate, and review private access needs.	A scoping letter was mailed 9/10/01. The EA will be available for public review this winter. A decision is expected in 2003. Long Lake Recreation Access Environmental Assessment
C8	Trout Portage Erosion Control Environmental Assessment	T63N, R16W, Sections 24, 25	Connie Chaney 218-666-0020	The purpose of the project is to reduce erosion on the portage.	A decision is expected in 2003.
C9	St. Louis County Land Department Special Use Road Permit 1601-31	T63N R14W, Section 31	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The County has proposed to construct about 0.1 miles of winter road across federal land.	A decision is expected in 2003.
C10	Augst Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6636-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W, Section 6	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The analysis is ongoing.
C11	Lambert Private Road Special Use Road Permit 53355-01 Reissue	T66N R20W, Section 14, 15	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The analysis is ongoing.
C12	Potter Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6699-01 Reissue	T67N, R18W, Section 6	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The analysis is ongoing.
C13	LaLonde Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6647-01	T67N, R19W, Section 20	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The proposal is use a classified winter road across federal lands to access private property.	The analysis is ongoing.
C14	Boise Cascade Special Use Road Permit 4600-19	T67N, R21W, Section 18	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	Boise Cascade has proposed to construct .35 miles of winter road.	A decision is expected in 2003.
C15	MnDNR Division of Forestry Special Use Road Permit 1076-37 Re-route	T66N, R19W, Section 25	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The State has proposed a reroute due to steep terrain on the original request. The request would construct .15 miles of new road and eliminate the use of .49 miles of the snowmobile trail.	The analysis is ongoing.
C16	Robillard Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6698-01 Reissue	T65N, R14W, Section 15	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	The analysis is ongoing.
C17	Sokoloski Private Road Special Use Road Permit 6616-01 Reissue	T66N, R18W,Sections 6 & 7	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued.	Project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.
C18	Holmes/Chipmunk Timber Sales Environmental Impact Statement	T65N, R17W; T66N, R17W, R18W, & R19W; T67N, R17W, & R18W	John Galazen 218-666-0020	This proposed project involves the harvest of predominantly mature aspen stands, temporary road construction, special use access, and the enhancement of existing pine stands.	The draft EIS is done. Alternative 5 was selected as the preferred alternative. A decision is expected in March 2003. The draft EIS can be viewed electronically at: www.fs.fed.us/r9/superior analyses link. Cover Letter Scoping Letter Vicinity Map Scoping Map Public Comment Sheet Vicinity Map Project Update Holmes/Chipmunk Draft EIS
C20	Frost Private Road Permit 6626-01 Reissue & Meander Lake Area New Requests	T65N R14W Section 5 & 8	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	A current private road access permit would be reissued and several new permits would be issued to new landowners using the road.	Project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004
C21	St. Louis County Special Use Permit LAC-1601-32	T65N, R18W, Section 20	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	St. Louis County has proposed to construct about .21 miles of winter road on federal land.	A decision is expected in 2003.
C22	St. Louis County Special Use Permit LAC-1601-33	T64N, R19W, Section 14	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	St. Louis County has proposed to construct about .27 miles of winter road on federal land.	The analysis is ongoing.
C23	St. Louis County Special Use Permit LAC-1601-36	T66N, R16W, Section 19; T66N, R17W, Section 24	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	St. Louis County has proposed to construct about .59 miles of winter road on federal land.	A decision is expected in 2003.
C24	St. Louis County Special Use Permit LAC-1601-37	T67N, R17W, Section 20	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	St. Louis County has proposed to construct about .04 miles of winter road on federal land.	The analysis is ongoing.
C25	St. Louis County Special Use Permit LAC-1601-38	T65N, R17W, Sections 24 & 25	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	St. Louis County has proposed to construct about .13 miles of winter road on federal land.	The analysis is ongoing.
C26	Cowden Private Road Road Special Use Permit 6641-02	T64N R16W Sections 32 & 33; T63N R16W Sections 4, 5 & 9	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The proposal is to use existing skid trails and firebreaks to access private land in section 9. The proposal is for ATV trail access.	The project is currently being scoped. A decision is expected in 2004.

LaCroix Decisions Made

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
C19	MnDNR Division of Forestry Special Use Road Permit 1076-44	T66N, R16W, Sections 17, 20	Beth Youngstrom 218-666-0020	The State proposed to construct about 0.3 miles of winter road on federal land.	A Decision Memo was signed 10/23/02 to allow the construction of the winter road.
C27	Elephant Lake Gravel Pit Environmental Assessment	T66N, R18W, Sections 25 and 30	Susan Alexander 218-626-4323	This analysis involved the evaluation of gravel resources at this site.	A decision was made to expand the gravel pit. Environmental Assessment EA Cover Letter Decision Notice

Tofte

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
T1	BS Hill Vegetative Management Environmental Assessment	T59-61N andR3-5W	Melissa Twaroski 218-663-8088	This is an analysis of 36,140-acre area for vegetative management. Anticipated projects include timber harvest, reforestation, and prescribed fire to promote vegetative diversity.	Initial public scoping for this project ended on August 28, 2001. This analysis is on hold. cover letter scoping package vicinity map proposed action map chart1 chart2 public comment sheet
T2	Jonvick Creek Snowmobile trail reroute	T60N R3W Sec. 13, 23, 24	Terry Eggum 218-663-8085	Reroute ¾-mile section of Lutsen snowmobile trail B from private to public land to avoid new subdivision.	Initial scoping for this project occurred in 2002. A decision is expected in 2003.
T3	Inga Isabella Vegetative Management Environmental Assessment	T59-62N andR8-10W	Melissa Twaroski 218-663-8088	This is an analysis for vegetative management. Anticipated projects include timber harvest, reforestation, and prescribed fire to promote vegetative diversity.	Initial public scoping for this project is expected in spring or summer of 2003.
T4	Qwest Communications	T61N R3W Sections 28,29,30,32 &33; T62N R3W Section 35	Patti DeShaw 218-663-8080	Qwest has submitted a proposal to bury telecable along roadways to provide teleservice to landowners on Clara Lake, Holly Lake, Tate Lake and Christine Lake.	Initial public scoping ended on January 30, 2003. The EA will be ready for review in March of 2003.

Tofte Decisions Made

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
T5	GitchiGami Trail	T59N, R4W, Sections 28 & 29	Terry Eggum 218-663-8065	MNDNR Trails andWaterways has requested the use of National Forest land for a ¾- mile portion of a paved trail between the Temperance River State Park and the town of Tofte.	A decision was made January 28, 2003 to grant use.
T6	Coop Light and Power - Buried Cable Proposal	T59N R5W and T59N R6W	Patti DeShaw 218-663-8080	We had a proposal to extend a buried electrical cable from T59N R5W Section 8 to Ninemile Lake.	A decision was made December 5, 2002 to allow extension of the cable.

Laurentian

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
L1	Round Lake ATV Access Trail Special Use Analysis	T58N, R12W Section 35	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	An existing trail needs to be reconstructed and re-routed around private property. This will be a cooperative project with the Forest Service, MNDNR, and St. Louis County. Trail use would remain multi-use with hiking, ATV, and snowmobile traffic welcome. The trail would exclude passenger vehicles.	Initial scoping has started. Public scoping is expected in the fall of 2003.
L2	Whiteface Recreation Area	T56N, R14W, Sections 17 & 20	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	The proposal includes adding a group site, parking area, dump station, additional electric sites, improving sites and vegetation management.	Public scoping is expected to begin in the fall of 2003.
L3	Gravel Pit Analysis	District-wide	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	The analysis will be in response to requests from State, County or private entities for gravel.	Scoping will occur as requests are analyzed.
L4	Road Special Use	District-wide	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	The analysis will be in response to special use road requests to access other ownership through federal land.	Scoping will occur as requests are analyzed.
L5	Trunk Highway 53 County Rd. 307 to Cook	T59N - T62N, R17W - R19W	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	MnDOT is proposing to reconstruct or relocate Trunk Highway 53 from County Road 307 to Cook. The USFS is a cooperating agency.	A draft EIS was completed. Alternative C was selected as the preferred alternative. The Final EIS is expected to be available this spring.
L6	Hoyt Lakes to Babbitt ATV Trail Analysis	National Forest and other ownerships between the two cities.	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	An ATV trail between Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt would mainly follow existing low-standard Forest system roads, old logging roads or skid trails, and railroad right-of-way. The trail may require minor amounts of upland trail construction to connect existing segments.	Scoping and preliminary analysis is continuing.
L7	Virginia EIS	T59N, R16-21W; T60N, R17-21W; T61N, R17-21W	Chuck Cutter 218-229-8806	The proposed project involves the harvest of predominately mature aspen stands, temporary road construction, special use access, and the enhancement of existing pine stands. It may also involve other uses such as recreation, wildlife and gravel.	Scoping began in spring 2002. A Notice of Intent was published in the Federal Register in May 2002. A scoping letter was sent to interested parties and landowners in the area in May 2002. Preliminary alternatives are scheduled to be selected this spring.

Laurentian Decisions Made

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
L8	Lake County Gravel Pit EA	T57N, R11, Section 22	Barb Stordahl 218-229-8807	Establish a pit to provide gravel resources for use in construction of Forest Highway 11 in Lake County.	The FONSI/Decision Notice was signed.

Forest-Wide

Map Number	Project Name	Project Location	Project Leader	Project Description	Project Status
F3	Relicensing of the Winton Hydroelectric Project	Winton Dam and Birch, White Iron, Farm, and Garden Lakes and the Kawishiwi River	Dave Schmidt (218) 626-4304	The Superior National Forest has participated as a collaborative team member in analyzing the impacts of relicensing this hydropower project. A new license, when issued, will be for 35-50 years.	The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is due to have their draft Environmental Assessment available in the spring.
F5	Cook County Land Exchanges	Lands in the BWCAW and the former Tip of the Trail Resort	Patti DeShaw (218) 663-8080 or Dave Schmidt (218) 626-4304	The exchanges involve Cook County tax forfeit Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness lands. The federal land involves the former Tip of the Trail Resort, located on Saganaga Lake and involves federal lands and buildings.	This exchange proposal is currently in litigation.

Forest Plan Revision

The Chippewa and Superior National Forests are working together to revise both Forest Plans under a joint NEPA analysis. One environmental impact statement will be prepared, and two revised Forest Plans will be developed-one for each National Forest.

The planning team is currently analyzing the environmental impacts of the alternatives and preparing documentation for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) which the Forests expect to release to the public by Spring 2003. The DEIS will identify which alternative is preferred by Regional Forester, Randy Moore.

The planning team is also preparing a Proposed Forest Plan for each Forest to be released along with the DEIS. The Proposed Forest Plans will be developed based on the preferred alternative. A "Request Form" is being sent to individuals on the Forest Plan Revision mailing list. The Forest Service is asking interested individuals to indicate whether they prefer to receive the documents on a CD or on paper. Copies of the documents will be available at the Chippewa and Superior National Forest offices. The same information will be posted on the Forest Plan Revision web site noted below. This web site contains helpful background information and some preliminary analysis for Forest Plan revision.

Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to review the DEIS and Draft Revised Plans and submit written comments during the 90-day comment period following release of the documents. All comments will be reviewed and substantive comments will be addressed in the final Environmental Impact Statement. More information about how and where to submit comments will accompany the documents and will be a topic at public meetings. A schedule of public meetings will be announced and posted on the web site at the same time as, or shortly after, the release of the documents.

The final Environmental Impact Statement and final plans will be completed in 2003 based on the response to the draft EIS and draft plans. The Regional Forester will select an alternative for implementation. The selected alternative will be disclosed in a Record of Decision (ROD). The final Revised Forest Plans will guide management of the Chippewa and Superior National Forests for 10 to 15 years following approval by the Regional Forester.

For more information: www.fs.fed.us/r9/chippewa (select Forest Plan Revision)

Requests for information may be directed to:

Duane Lula, Forest Planner, 218-626-4383

Kay Getting, Chippewa National Forest, 218-335-8673

Kris Reichenbach, Superior National Forest, 218-626-4393

Tofte Ranger District Attn: District Ranger North Highway 61 PO Box 2159 Tofte, MN 55615 218-663-8060	LaCroix Ranger District Attn: District Ranger 320 N Highway 53 Cook, MN 55723 218-666-0020	Minnesota Inter-Agency Fire Center 402 11th Street SE Grand Rapids, MN 55744 218-327-4568	Laurentian Ranger District Attn: District Ranger 318 Forestry Road Aurora, MN 55705 218-229-8800
Forest Headquarters Attn: Forest Supervisor 8901 Grand Avenue Place Duluth, MN 55808-1102 218-626-4300	Gunflint Ranger District Attn: District Ranger 2020 Highway 61 West PO Box 790 Grand Marais, MN 55604 218-387-1750	Kawishiwi Ranger District Attn: District Ranger 118 South 4th Ave East Ely, MN 55731 218-365-7600	Isabella Workstation 9420 Highway 1 Isabella, MN 55607 218-323-77221

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