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Schedule Of Proposed Action - 04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011 - Ottawa National Forest Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)04/01/2011 to 06/30/2011Ottawa National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Ottawa National Forest OHV Connector Route ProjectEA
- Recreation management - Road management Completed Actual: 12/17/201009/09/2009 04/2011 William Baer906-932-1330wbaer@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to provide OHV connector routes between 2 State of Michigan Multi-Use Trails and local connectors on Forest System Roads and trails. Additional analysis is being prepared via a Revised EA; a new decision would need to be made to add routes.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa
Location: UNIT - Ottawa National Forest All Units. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Several Townships, Ranges and Sections across the Ottawa National Forest. Various OML 1, 2, 3, and 4 roads across the Ottawa National Forest.
2011 Ontonagon Bergland Special Use Permit ReissuesCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue new permits replacing existing expiring permits to multiple private landowners for access to private land across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Gutowski T48N R44W Sec. 22,23; Meleen T50N R35W Sec. 24, FR 2298; Reske T50N R37W Sec 24, 25; Toivonen T49N R38W Sec 20, 21; Pantti T50N R39W Sec 20. Gutowski appx. 10 mi. Wof Bergland off M-28, Meleen FR 2298 2 miles Wof Prickett Lk, Pantti 2.5 mi. SW of Rockland, Reske off FR 1700 4 miles south of M-38, Toivonen FR 862 appx.10 mi. N of Trout Crk.
Ameritech Fiber Optic ReissueCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/07/2009 Expected:06/2011 07/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue permit for existing utility lines on NFS land. Line is located on the north side of U.S. 2 and the west side of Kimberly Rd., between Watersmeet and Marenisco, MI. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R39W, Sec. 29-30, T45N, R40W, Sec. 25, 26, 21& 20, T45N, R41W, Sec. 23, 15, 16 & 9, T46N, R41W, Sec. 32 & 31, T46N, R42W, Sec. 25 & 20, T46N, R43W, Sec. 13-15. Line is located on the north side of U.S. 2 and the west side of Kimberly Rd., between Watersmeet and Marenisco, MI.
Baraga Plains Restoration ProjectEA
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Completed Actual: 01/27/2011 05/2011 David Steffensen906-884-2411 Ext 29dsteffensen@fs.fed.us Description: Restoration of jack pine and sand plains communities of the Baraga Plains through management practices that emulate natural disturbance regimes is the primary purpose of this project. Designation of roads and trails would also occur.
Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga. LEGAL - T48N R35W Sections 1-2 AND T49N R35W Sections 2-5, 8-16, 22-26, and 35-36, Baraga County, Michigan. The Baraga Plains Restoration Project area consists of 9,481 National Forest acres (9,664 total acres) and is located about 11 miles north of Covington in Baraga County, MI.
Beaton Vegetation Management ProjectEA
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management In Progress:215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/02/2011 Expected:05/2011 08/2011 Ian Shackleford906-932-1330 ext 331ishackleford@fs.fed.us Description: The Beaton VMP project includes timber management, enhancement to old growth, wildlife, fisheries, riparian habitat, recreation and transportation system improvements. This project proposes to clearcut some areas that would exceed 40 acres in size. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Ontonagon. LEGAL - T45N R40W, Sections 4-10 & 15-22; T45N, R41W, Sections 1-5, 10-15 & 23-24; T46N, 40W, Sections 4-9, 16-20 & 28-33; T46N, R41W, Sections 12-15, 21-29 & 32-36. Located in Gogebic County on the Bessemer and Watersmeet Ranger Districts, about ten miles west of Watersmeet, Michigan.
Delich Land ExchangeEA
- Land ownership management - Land acquisition Completed Actual: 02/04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Mr. Robert Delich has proposed a land exchange with the Ottawa National Forest. The proposed land exchange includes approximately 421.5 acres of land owned by Mr. Delich and 320 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - Delich: T50N, R43W, sect 18; NFS Lands: T49N, R39W, sect 27; T48N, R43W, sect 14; and T46N, R40W, sects 27, 34 and 35. Parcels are within Bergland, Haight and Stannard Townships of Ontonagon County, Michigan.
Federal Hardrock Minerals - Kenton, Ontonagon, Watersmeet Ranger DistrictsEA
- Minerals and Geology Cancelled N/A N/A Brian Bogaczyk906-932-1330bbogaczyk@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to determine whether to consent to the issuance of prospecting permits by the Bureau of Land Management for mineral exploration activities, such as core drilling and geophysical surveys. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Gogebic, Iron. LEGAL - T46N, R35W, Section 23; T46N, R40W, Section26; T44N, R39W, Section 12; T50N, R35W, Section 26; T50N, R35W, Section 36. Parcels are located in Kenton, Ontonagon and Watersmeet Ranger Districts.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/04/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of an existing natural gas pipeline. The mainline system crosses about 37 miles of National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District, Iron River Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic, Iron. LEGAL - T47N, R45W; T47N, R44W; T46N, R42W; T46N, R41W; T45N, R41W; T45N, R40W; T45N, R39W; T45N, R38W; T44N, R38W; T44N, R37W; T43N, R37W; T43N, R36W; T43N, R35W. The existing pipeline roughly parallels U.S. 2, crossing it occasionally, as it crosses the south half of the Ottawa National Forest.
Ontonagon Co. Telephone Special Use Permit ReissueCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue a new permit replacing existing expiring permit for access across National Forest lands for the purpose of constructing and maintaining telephone lines. A new permit would set terms and conditions for use up to 30 years. Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District, Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T50N R37W Sec. 4,5; T50N R42W Sec. 28; T50N R39W Sec. 16, 34; T49N R39W Sec. 3, 15, 16, 21, 28; T47N R39W Sec. 21, 28; T46N R39W Sec. 4, 9, 10, 15, 16. Various locations along US Hwy 45 from Rockland to Paulding; off Forest Road 630; near Courtney Lake off Mich. State Hwy 38.
Ontonagon County Road Commission Bergland Permit ReissueCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/17/2006 Expected:01/2011 02/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Reissue expired permit for Bergland Road Commission warehouse off Hwy M-64. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District, Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T49N R42W Section 33. 1 mile north of Bergland Michigan on State Highway M-64.
Bessemer Special Use Road Reissues FY2011CE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2011 Expected:08/2011 08/2011 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue three existing special use road permits for access to private lands.
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R43W, Sec. 30; T45N, R44W, Sec. 25; T45N, R44W, Sec. 12; T45N, R43W, Sec 7; T45N, R41W, Sec. 2, Sec. 35, Sec. 36, Sec. 25. Various existing roads on the Bessemer District.
Bush Creek North Country Scenic Trail Bridge RehabilitationCE
- Recreation management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 05/2011 Expected:06/2011 06/2011 Jeffrey Mell906-852-3500jeffmell@fs.fed.us Description: Evaluation of existing bridge to determine whether reconstruction or construction is needed to faciliate the North Country Scenic Trail crossing over Bush Creek.
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T49N, R42W, Section 1. North Country Scenic Trail; Approximately 8 miles northeast of Bergland, Michigan.
Linzner Special Use Road PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 03/01/2011 05/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Access via new speciali use permit on Forest Road 600-H and an un-named roadway to private land. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T49N R41 W Section 24. FR 600-H adjoins Norwich Road and the intersection is located approximately 6.5 miles north of M-28 and 9 miles west of Bergland, MI.
Trischler Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/02/2009 Expected:03/2011 06/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue a new special use permit for a private landowner to access their private land across National Forest using existing travelways. Permit would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa
Location: UNIT - Bergland Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T49N R40W NW1/4 Section 30. Appx. 8 miles east of Bergland, MI off State Hwy 28 and 4 miles north on Norwich Road to FR 615.
Bessemer Special Use Road ReissuesCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 01/31/2011 02/2011 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue four existing special use road permits for access to private lands.
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R43W, Sec. 7, NENW, SWNW, W1/2NWSW; T45N, R44W, Sec. 12, ST49N, R46W, Sec. 16, SWSESW, Sec. 21, NENWWNESE; T47N, R44W, Sec. 10, NWNE; T46N, R44W, Sec. 3, SESWSW. Various existing roads on the Bessemer District.
Black River Harbor Boat WashCE
- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress:Scoping Start 03/12/2010 Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Ian Shackleford906-932-1330 ext 331ishackleford@fs.fed.us Description: To help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species such as spiny waterflea from Lake Superior to inland lakes, the Forest Service would install a pressure washer and a sign at the Black River Harbor boat ramp. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T49N R46W Section 3 SW 1/4. Black River Harbor, where the Black River meets Lake Superior. At the north end of County Road 513, the Black River Scenic Byway.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/10/2010 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit to landowner for access to private property via an existing road. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Hehn Special Use AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 06/03/2008 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue landowner a special use permit to cross NFS lands in order to access private property. Access is on existing roads that were previously under permit. Roads under permit would be FR 8343 and a driveway.
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T46N, R44W, Sec. 26, NWSW. Access is from FR 8300.
Mazol & Mitten SUP, Elbow Lake AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/10/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proprosal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing, non-system road (approx. 900 feet), and also to construct, use and maintain an access road to private property (approx. 50 feet). Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Bessemer Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T46N, R44W, Sec. 27, SENE. Project area is accessed from FR 8300, on the north end of Elbow Lake.
Redboat Vegetation Management ProjectEA
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Special use management - Road management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 05/2011 Expected:03/2012 06/2012 Carol Young906-884-2411cayoung@fs.fed.us Description: The project includes timber management, enhancement to wildlife, fisheries, and riparian habitat, recreation and transportation system improvements. This project proposes to clearcut some areas that would exceed 40 acres in size to regenerate aspen.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 05/14/2008 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Special Use Road Permit (new issuance)
ACIS Access, U.S. 2CE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/08/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for reconstruction, use and maintenance of an existing road, in order to access private property. Road is accessed off of U.S. Hwy. 2 and is approx. 130 feet long. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T43N, R35W, Sec. 18, SENENW. Project is located east of Iron River, on the north side of U.S. Hwy. 2.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 04/30/2008 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Installation of Fiber Optic Cables along existing power lines and utilities coridor. In T 43N, R 35 W, Section Section 4. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Cleereman SUP, Bush Creek Rd. AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/24/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing road (approx. 150 feet), to access private property. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T45N, R36W, Sec. 27, SWNESW. Proposed access is on the south side of FR 3350 (Bush Creek Road), across from FR 3356.
Donati SUP, Lode Creek Road AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/24/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to issue a new special use permit for use and maintenance of an existing road (approx. 400 feet), for access to private property. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R36W, Sec. 14, NWSESW. Proposed access is located on the south side of FR 3475 (Lode Creek Road), about 3/4 mile west of FR 3470.
Kunkle SUP, James Lake AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/08/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of existing roads (approx. 1.90 miles), for access to private property. Includes FR 3923 and 3284. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R37W, Sections 9, 10 and 15. Project area is located on the north side FR 3920.
MI DNR SUP, Morrison Creek AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 07/08/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit to the MI Dept. of Natural Resources, for the use and maintenance of existing roads to access state property (approx. 1.20 miles). Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R35W, Sec. 13 and 14, NESE. Access is on the east side of FR 3485 (Morrison Creek Road).
McDonald SUP, Bennan Lake AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/25/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for the use and maintenance of an existing road (0.54 miles), for access to private property. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T43N, R36W, Sec. 36, S1/2SW; T42N, R36W, Sec. 1, N1/2NW. Access road is located on the east side of Lake Ottawa Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of the campground.
Newby Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2011 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Maintenance and use of FR 3426 for 1.7 miles. Existing Road needs to be under permit (new issuance).
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T45 N, R 36 W, Section 4 NE NE. Forest Road 3426.
Seevers SUP, North & South AccessCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/11/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for access to private property on the north and south sides of the Paint River. North:use and maintenance of exisiting road (1,250'). South:reconstruction, use and maintenance of existing two track (185')
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T44N, R35W, Sec. 1, NENW and NESW. Access if from FR 2180 (Blockhouse) for the northern road, and FR 3485 (Morrison Creek Rd.) for the southern road.
Stachowiz Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 04/2011 Expected:06/2011 06/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Use (new issuance) and Maintenance of FR 3223
Location: UNIT - Iron River Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T43 N, R37 W, Section 11 NW SW FR 3223. About 15 miles northeast of Iron River Michigan, south of US Highway 2.
2011 Kenton Special Use PermitsCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/09/2010 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue two new Special Use Permits to separate private landowners for access to their private property across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years. Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Baraga, Houghton. LEGAL - Nurkala T 48N R35W Section 34; Ross T48N R37 W Section 26 FR 1226. Nurkala appx. 1.5 mi. east of Sidnaw off State Hwy M-28; Ross FR 1226 appx. 2 miles north of Kenton, MI.
Blazekovic and Reck Special Use Permit ReissuesCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 03/29/2011 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue new permits replacing existing expiring permits to two separate landowners for access to their private lands across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years. Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Blazekovic T46N R35W FR 2132 and un-named spur Sec 10; Reck T48NR34W Section 4 FR 835 and un-named spur Section 4. Kenton Ranger District, Blazekovic off FR 2132 appx. 9 miles south of Sidnaw, MI ; Reck off FR 845 appx. 7 miles north of Trout Creek MI.
Davidson Lakes Prescribed Burn ProjectCE
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/18/2011 Expected:04/2011 05/2011 Leann Colburn906-852-3500lscolburn@fs.fed.us Description: This project proposes to conduct a prescribed burn in the vicinity of the Davidson Lakes to improve wildlife habitat. The burn would be carried out in mid to late spring of 2011. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T48N, R37W, NE, NW, and SW1/4 of Section 31 and SW1/4 of Section 30. The Davidson Lakes are located about 2.5 miles NE of Trout Creek, MI.
Jump Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 02/02/2010 Expected:04/2011 06/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Mr. Jump has requested access to private land via a Private Road Special Use Permit on an existing travelway previously known as Forest Road 2149-R (new issuance). Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - T46N R36W Section 23, 24 Forest Road 2149. Forest Road 2149 Approximately 10 miles south of Sidnaw, MI and 2 miles south west of Lake Saint Kathryn.
Kenton 2010 Special Use Permit ReissuesCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 03/10/2011 05/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue new permits replacing existing expiring permits to multiple private landowners for access to private land across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Jorgensen T48N R35W sec. 5-7 ; Koenigschnecht T46N R37W sec. 21; Marshall T47N R37 W sec. 8, 17; Moll T46N R38W Sec 2,3; Sickinger T48N R36W Sec, 11. Jorgensen 1.83 mi of FR 1130, 1134, 1134-F; Koenigsknecht 0.02 mi off FR 3610 sec. 21; Marshall 1.11 miles of FR 930; Moll 1.59 mi of FR 5355, 5355-G; Sickinger 0.07 mi off FR 1300 sec. 11.
Kenton Ranger District House Removal ProjectEA
- Watershed management - Facility management In Progress:Scoping Start 10/16/2010Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011 Expected:10/2011 05/2012 Leann Colburn906-852-3500lscolburn@fs.fed.us Description: Three residential houses on the Kenton Ranger District will be removed from the site (sold or razed). The site will be retored back to a more natural condition.
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton. LEGAL - T47N, R36W, NW1/4, NW1/4 of Section 12, and NE1/4, NE1/4 of Section 11. The project is located on the east side of the East Branch Ontonagon River, on the south side of East M-28 in Kenton, MI.
Larson Thomas Tillet Special Use PermitsCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 02/18/2011 05/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Three separate parties have requested access in various locations to their private land via Forest Road Special Use permit (new issuance). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32237
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - Larson T46N R38W Section 1; TillettT48N R37W Sec. 12, 13; Thomas T48N R36W Section 2 FR 1361. Larson off FR 4500 in Section 1, 5 mi south of Trout Creek , MI; Tillett FR 835 6 mi north of Trout Creek, MI; Thomas FR 1361 in Section 2 appx 7 mi NW of Sidnaw, MI.
Perch River Culvert Replacement ProjectCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 01/05/2011 05/2011 Leann Colburn906-852-3500lscolburn@fs.fed.us Description: Two aging culverts on FSR 2130 at the Perch River Crossing will be replaced. The replacement for the culverts is a 48' bridge structure that is 11' above the water surface elevation. 1000 feet of pavement will be installed on either side.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=33524
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec 14, T46N, R34W. FSR 2130 at the crossing of the Perch River.
Roberg Special Use Permit ReissueCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 02/18/201102/04/2011 05/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Ted Roberg has requested reissuance of a permit granting him access to his private land in T47N R36W Sections 26, 27, and 35 via Forest Road 3568. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton. LEGAL - T47N R36W Sections 26, 27, 35. One mile south of Kenton, MI on Forest Highway 16 to Lake Thirteen Road 5 miles east, to FR 3500 south 3.5 miles to FR 3568.
Voss Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 02/25/2011 05/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Access requested for a new special use permit to travel to private land via FR 4592.
Location: UNIT - Kenton Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton, Ontonagon. LEGAL - T47N R38W Sec 36; T47N R37W Sec. 30, 31. Hwy M-28 to Trout Creek, then south 3.5 miles on Mill Pond road (Forest Road 4500).
Hopper and Jordan Special Use Permit ReissuesCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 03/01/2011 06/2011 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue new permits replacing existing expiring permits to two separate private landowners for access to their land across National Forest using existing travelways. New permits would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - Hopper T48N R42W SWSW Sec. 8: Jordan T49N R39W NE1/4 Sec. 3. Hopper appx. 6 miles south of Bergland, MI on East Shore Road in section 8 for 422 feet; Jordan approx.6 miles south of Rockland, MI off US Hwy 45, on FR 773/773-A .
Kamarianen Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 11/19/2010 Expected:02/2012 03/2012 Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal to issue a new permit to a private landowner for access to private property across National Forest land using existing travelways. New permit would set terms and conditions for use up to 10 years.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Houghton. LEGAL - T49N R35W SE section 6, NW Section 7. Approximately 12 miles southwest of Baraga, MI off FR 2270.
Northern Land and Sales Victoria Private Road Special Use PermitCE
- Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Dawn Buss-Glodowski906-884-2411, ext 15, or 2085dbussglodowski@fs.fed.us Description: Northern Land and Sales requested access to their private land through 1/4 corner of Forest Service land common with Plum Creek Timber. 1/4corner lies center of Sec 36 of T50N R40W. Field analysis completed 8/2010, NLS sold land to realator 7/2010.
Location: UNIT - Ontonagon Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Ontonagon. LEGAL - T50N R40W Section 36. Victoria Road begins in Rockland, MI and access is 4 miles south on Victoria Road to the SE corner of Section 26.
Agonikak National Recreation trail Improvement ProjectEA
- Recreation management Completed Actual: 03/15/2011 06/2011 Marlanea French-Pombier906-358-4551mfrenchpombier@fs.fed.us Description: To make improvements to the Agonikak National Recreation Trail making the trail suitable for use as a bicycle trail, including new trail construction to link the Agonikak trail and the existing bicycle trail in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin.
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N-R39W, Section 34; T44N-R39W, Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, 15, 22, 27 and 33. Agonikak National Recreation Trail, located south of Watersmeet, MI, east of US Highway 45.
Barry - Lindsley Lake AccessCE
- Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Michelle Holland906-358-4551 Ext. 21mholland@fs.fed.us Description: To issue a FLPMA special use permit (new issuance) to a private landowner for use and maintenace of an existing road in order to access private property.
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T44N, R41W, Sec. 16, 17, NE. Site is approximately 10 miles southwest of Watersmeet, MI, near the Michigan/Wiconsin border.
Bluff and Sucker Creeks Fisheries ProjectCE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 02/2011 Expected:03/2011 08/2011 Holly Jennings906-932-1330 ext. 319hjennings@fs.fed.us Description: Add large woody material by dropping up to 20 streamside trees per mile into Bluff and Sucker Creeks, Ontonagon County, MI. Four miles of Bluff Creek and 1.5 mile of Sucker Creek would be treated to provide cover for fish and restore aquatic habitat.
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Iron. LEGAL - Bluff Creek: T46N R39W, Sections 5 & 6; and T47N R39W Sections 31 & 32; and T46N R40W, Section 1. Sucker Creek: T46N R39W Sections 18 & 19. Bluff Creek between Sleepy Hollow Rd and its mouth at Sucker Creek. Sucker Creek 0.5 mile downstream to 1 mile upstream of Robbins Pond Rd.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 08/05/2010 Expected:04/2011 04/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for maintaining and operating maple syrup collection lines and equipment on National Forest System lands. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
SBA/Verizon Telecommunications TowerCE
- Special use management Completed Actual: 01/07/2011 01/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4551 x21mholland@fs.fed.us Description: The proposal is to establish a communication site, approval of a development plan, as well as issuance of a special use lease for construction and operation of a telecommunications tower. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T44N, R38W, Sec. 14, NESE. Project area is located on the north/west sdie of FR 3940, immediately to the south of the cleared pipeline right-of-way.
- Special use management In Progress:Scoping Start 09/03/2008 Expected:05/2011 05/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to place new underground electric line to facilites in wayside from power line on U.S. 45. Proposal also includes adding an underground segment approx. 20' in length to reach private property, as well as a portion of a service box.
Watersmeet Special Use Road Reissues - FY2011CE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 03/2011 Expected:08/2011 08/2011 Caleb Butcher906-932-1330 x308cbutcher@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to reissue two existing special use road permits for access to private lands
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T44N, R39W, Sec. 19, SENW, NESW; T44N, R39W, Sec. 3, NWSW. Various existing roads on the Watersmeet District.
Wiartalla SugarbushCE
- Special use management Developing ProposalEst. Scoping Start 05/2011 Expected:07/2011 07/2011 Michelle Holland906-358-4021mholland@fs.fed.us Description: Proposal is to issue a new special use permit for maintaining and operating maple syrup collection equipment on National Forest System lands. Area will occupy less than 5 acres. Web Link: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/ottawa/projects
Location: UNIT - Watersmeet Ranger District. STATE - Michigan. COUNTY - Gogebic. LEGAL - T45N, R40W, Sec. 1, SE. Sugarbush location is located on the north side of Sucker Lake Road just off FR 5120, approximately 3 miles west of Hwy. 45.