Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - 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 |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A. EIS *UPDATED* |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/13/2018 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2021 |
Expected:12/2021 |
12/2021 |
Nancy Rusho 202-731-9196 nancy.rusho@usda.gov |
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 |
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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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Chequamegon / Nicolet 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 |
Forestwide Oak Wilt Disease Management EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/24/2020 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2020 |
Expected:07/2021 |
07/2021 |
Nicole Molitor 715-634-4821 x2327 nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov |
Description: We propose to allow prompt treatment (using a variety of tools) of oak wilt infection centers wherever found as soon as possible following discovery to slow and control the spread of oak wilt on Forest lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57903 |
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Location: UNIT - Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forestwide. | |||||
Recreation Facility Strategy CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/30/2017 |
Expected:12/2020 |
01/2021 |
Timothy Vetter 715-362-1373 timothy.vetter@usda.gov |
Description: The Recreation Facility Strategy prioritizes developed recreation site investments. Proposal has varying actions at 82 sites (from increased amenities to decreased maintenance) and removal of amenities at 22 sites to convert them to general forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55748 |
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Location: UNIT - Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Langlade, Oconto, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Taylor, Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Developed recreation sites on all ranger districts across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. | |||||
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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 |
2020 Special Use Permits CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/12/2020 |
Expected:09/2020 |
09/2020 |
Sarah Holmes 715-373-2667 sarah.holmes@usda.gov |
Description: Authorize requests for 29 special use permits; no additional construction is needed. Proposal includes: 8 new road permits and the reissuance of 13 road use permits, 1 water line permit, 1 research study permit and 6 recreation permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58154 |
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Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District, Washburn Ranger District, Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield, Florence, Forest, Oconto, Oneida, Price, Taylor, Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple locations across the Forest. | |||||
2020 Stream Road Crossing Repair and Maintenance for the Nicolet Side. CE *UPDATED* |
- Watershed management | Completed | 07/2020 |
Sara Sommer 715-362-1365 sarasommer@fs.fed.us |
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Description: Replace culverts in Forest and Oconto Counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56822 |
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Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District, Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The culverts are in the Townships of Hiles and Townsend. | |||||
North Country Trail Dispersed Campsite Development and Improvements CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/12/2019 |
Expected:09/2020 |
10/2020 |
Katherine LeMoine 715-634-4821 x2326 kalemoine@fs.fed.us |
Description: Eight to 10 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 |
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Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District, Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Multiple sites along the North Country Trail in Great Divide and Washburn Ranger Districts. | |||||
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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 |
2020 American Transmission Company - Line Maintenance CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/26/2020 |
Expected:07/2020 |
07/2020 |
Joan Stanfield-Smith 715-362-1316 joan.stanfield-smith@usda.gov |
Description: Routine Maintenance as authorized under Special Use Permit EGL77 and Operating and Maintenance Plan. Routine vegetation clearing within the existing 60-80 foot-wide Right-of-Way corridor during 2020-2021. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest and Vilas Counties. T. 41 N.,R. 13E., Sections 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21 Forest Co. T. 41 N.,R. 12E., Sections 13, 14, 15, Vilas Co. T. 41 N.,R. 11 E., Sections 13, 14, 15, 16 Vilas Co. | |||||
2020 Trees for Tomorrow Thinning CE CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/07/2020 |
Expected:06/2020 |
06/2020 |
Karolyn Stillman 715-528-4464 x2806 Karolyn.Stillman2@usda.gov |
Description: To improve safety at the Trees for Tomorrow lot by removing dead and dying trees that are hazardous for visitors. The lot is 26 acres, 3 acres are planned to be thinned (red pine 2 acres and white spruce 1 acres)and they are away from the buildings. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Vilas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trees For Tomorrow lot is located at 519 Sheridan Street East, Eagle River, WI 54521. | |||||
Fourmile Vegetation Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Road management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/23/2020 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Karolyn Stillman 715-528-4464, ext 2806 Karolyn.Stillman2@usda.gov |
Description: Move forest vegetation to desired conditions, provide an efficient road system, continue Forest research projects, maintain public safety related to wildfire, maintain hunter hiking trails, and contribute toward wood products demand.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51959 |
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Location: UNIT - Eagle River-Florence Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Oneida, Vilas. LEGAL - T40N, R11E; T40N, R12E; T39N, R11E; T39N, R12E; T38N, R11E; and T38N, R12E. 7 miles east of Eagle River, stretching south from Highway 70 to Highway 32 (or the southern border of the Argonne Exp. Forest) and stretching approximately 4-7 miles wide. | |||||
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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 |
Beaverdam Lake Lodge Complex Decommissioning, Maintenance and Access Repairs CE *UPDATED* |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2018 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Michael Martin Glidden Office: 715-264-2511 Hayward Office: 715-634-4821 mikemartin@fs.fed.us |
Description: Proposed action/undertaking: decommission dilapidated Beaverdam Lake buildings; designate and/or repair access roads for dam and spillway testing, inspection, maintenance, or repair; and implement ongoing dam maintenance and repairs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53737 |
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Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Beaverdam Lodge Complex is located about six miles west of Mellen in northern Wisconsin, Township 45 North, Range 4 West, section 36. | |||||
CenturyTel Fiberoptic Installation 2020 Along Forest Road 308 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/09/2020 |
Expected:07/2020 |
07/2020 |
Nicole Molitor 715-634-4821, x 2327 nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov |
Description: Fiberoptic cable will be installed along Forest Road 308 in three locations in the existing , cleared right-of-way using a vibratory plow and directional bore.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58318 |
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Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T40N R5W Section 14, T40N R5W Section 13, and T40N R4W Section 18. | |||||
Districtwide Gravel Pit Expansion and Development EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/27/2020 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Nicole Molitor 715-634-4821 nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov |
Description: To provide mineral material for the next 10-20 years for infrastructure maintenance and other activities, we propose to expand 4 existing gravel pit sites, develop 6 new gravel pit sites and do final reclamation of 1 temporary borrow pit site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55340 |
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Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Ashland, Bayfield, Sawyer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. See attached location map. | |||||
Forest Road 1921 SUP Access Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/23/2019 |
Expected:11/2020 |
11/2020 |
Nicole Molitor 715-634-4821, x 2327 nicole.g.molitor@usda.gov |
Description: Joseph A. Gallo has submitted a proposal for use of the abovementioned road to access private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57141 |
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Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 1,550 feet of road starting at the end of FR 1921, then skid trail to private property in Town of Grand View. | |||||
Mukwonago Ski Trail Snowshoe Addition CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 06/29/2020 | 12/2020 |
Katherine LeMoine 715-634-4821 x2326 kalemoine@fs.fed.us |
Description: Use the footprint of an existing network of temporary roads, decommissioned snowmobile trails and FR302 to create two loop trails for snowshoe use. A wooden trail map would be created. Route marker signs would be placed to mark the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57892 |
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Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T41N R6W Sections 4 & 5. The proposed snowshoe trail maintenance would be located near the cross-country ski trail located at the Mukwonago parking lot off WI-77. | |||||
Relocation of FR 201 and FR 213 intersections with C.T.H. D EA |
- Road management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Debra Proctor 715-634-4821 debralproctor@fs.fed.us |
Description: Relocate the intersections of County Highway D with Forest Road 201 and Forest Road 213 north of the current locations. Construct new sections and decommission unneeded sections of Forest Roads 201 and 213 (new and old approaches to intersection) | |||||
Location: UNIT - Great Divide Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - Township 44 North Range 6 West Section 11. Intersection of County Highway D with Forest Roads 201 and 213 in Bayfield County approximately 5 miles south of Grand View, Wisconsin. | |||||
Veikko Cross-Country Trail Improvement and Development CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 |
Expected:11/2020 | 01/2021 |
Katherine LeMoine 715-634-4821 x2326 kalemoine@fs.fed.us |
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 |
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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 |
2020 CenturyLink CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 |
Expected:08/2020 | 08/2020 |
Kelly Scarbrough 715-362-1300 Kelly.Scarbrough@usda.gov |
Description: CenturyLink would bury fiber optic cable along Oconto County F.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58438 |
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Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T33N, R16E, Section 23, Oconto County, WI. | |||||
2020 Stream Road Crossing for Lakewood-Laona Ranger District CE *UPDATED* |
- Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/04/2020 |
Expected:04/2021 |
04/2021 |
Sara Sommer 715-362-1365 sarasommer@fs.fed.us |
Description: This project would replace culverts across Forest and Oconto Counties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57745 |
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Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Forest, Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest and Oconto Counties. | |||||
Diamond Roof Road Reconstruction and Maintenance CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/12/2019 |
Expected:04/2021 |
06/2021 |
Marilee Houtler 715-276-6333 mhoutler@fs.fed.us |
Description: This project would reconstruct and maintain Diamond Roof Road to provide a safe travelway.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57327 |
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Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Langlade, Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Diamond Roof Area. | |||||
Highway W Gravel Pit Expansion CE *UPDATED* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 01/08/2020 |
Expected:04/2021 |
04/2021 |
Greg Knight 715-748-4875 ext 26 gknight@fs.fed.us |
Description: This projects gravel pit expansion will provide road material for removing the blowdown form the 2019 Blowdown storm.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57446 |
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Location: UNIT - Lakewood-Laona Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Oconto. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This pit is located in the Highway W area, between Pat Lake and the second branch of the Oconto River. | |||||
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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 |
2020 New Vision Wilderness Outfitter Guide Permit Re-issuance CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/05/2020 |
Expected:07/2020 |
07/2020 |
Melanie Fullman 715-762-5107 mfullman@fs.fed.us |
Description: New Vision Wilderness has requested a re-issuance of their Special Use Permit to use the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and adjacent dispersed campsites along the trail to operate a therapeutic based outdoor rehabilitation program for youth.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57631 |
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Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located on and surrounding the Ice Age National Scenic Trail between Taylor County Highway E, and southwest to where the trail intersects State Highway 64. | |||||
John's Creek Gravel Pit Expansion EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 |
Expected:09/2020 | 09/2020 |
Greg Knight 715-748-4875 ext 7484826 greg.knight.3@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 |
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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 EA *UPDATED* |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2020 |
Expected:03/2021 | 04/2021 |
Jane Darnell 715-748-4875, ext 7484838 jane.darnell@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 |
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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. | |||||
Lake Eleven TS Snowmobile Trail Reroute CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2020 |
Expected:09/2020 | 10/2020 |
Gabriel Esquibel 715-762-5188 gabriel.esquibel@usda.gov |
Description: Permanently move the snowmobile trail to the Lake 11 Timber Sale haul road location to address wet areas that don't always freeze over.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57940 |
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Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project located in T31N, R2W, near Lake 11, and about 3 miles south of Perkinstown, WI. | |||||
Round Lake Fish Passage and Water Level Control CE |
- Watershed management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sue Reinecke 715-762-5185 sreinecke@fs.fed.us |
Description: **On hold until water modelling/engineering plans are complete** 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 Rive
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55358 |
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Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T40N, R3E, Sections 23-26, Price County, WI. | |||||
Winter Sports Road Electric Line Burial CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jonathan McNeill 715-762-5154 jdmcneill@fs.fed.us |
Description: This is a proposal by Clark Electric Cooperative to convert about 4 1/4 miles of overhead electric line to underground electric wires within their existing utility corridor in order to provide a safer and more reliable electric service.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51504 |
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Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Taylor. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project is located in the Town of Grover (T32N, R2W) along Winter Sports Road (FR 119)starting at Spruce Lake Road going north to Beaver Creek Road (FR 121) and then a short distance east. | |||||
Wintergreen Snowshoe Trail Construction CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2020 |
Expected:09/2020 | 10/2021 |
Ann Dassow 715-748-4875 ext. 7484824 ann.dassow@usda.gov |
Description: Designation of a snowshoe trail system within the area of the Wintergreen Ski Trail area. Construction consists of clearing forest debris from marked trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57939 |
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Location: UNIT - Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Price. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Wintergreen Ski Trail System just north of State Hwy 70. | |||||
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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 |
2020 Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | Completed | Actual: 06/17/2020 | 07/2020 |
Jennifer Maziasz 715-373-2667 jmaziasz@fs.fed.us |
Description: Project is to take action to slow the spread of gypsy moth infestations on the Washburn Ranger District. The proposal involves aerial application of a gypsy moth mating disruptant (known as pheromones) in one treatment block (3065 acres).
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57732 |
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Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T44N, R87W, Sections. 16-21 and 28-30. 3065 acres in Bayfield County located on Washburn RD. | |||||
Enbridge Energy Limited Partnership SUP CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/07/2016 |
Expected:08/2020 |
09/2020 |
Jennifer Maziasz 715-373-2667 comments-eastern-chequamegon-nicolet-washburn@fs.fed.us |
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 |
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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. | |||||
Pigeon Lake Hydrogeology Study CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2020 |
Expected:08/2020 |
08/2020 |
Sarah Holmes 715-373-2667 x5261 sarah.holmes@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal is to allow Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) to drill eight wells, collect and describe the sediment, and install monitoring wells around the Lake to better understand the area hydrogeology.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57851 |
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Location: UNIT - Washburn Ranger District. STATE - Wisconsin. COUNTY - Bayfield. LEGAL - T45N, R8W, Sections 26-28 and 33-35. Project is located around Pigeon Lake about 3 miles west of Drummond, WI in Bayfield County. | |||||
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