Proposal to conduct prescribed burns and mechanical treatment on 55 acres in both Bearsdale Springs (35 acres) and Johnson Springs (20 acres) wetland impoundments. A partial drawdown of the Johnson Spring Pond may be necessary.
Location
South end of the Washburn Ranger District in the Township of Drummond
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/11/2010
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Bearsdale and Johnson Springs Habitat Improvement and Maintenance Project | Decision Signed Date: 03/05/2010 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | The Bearsdale Springs units are located in T44 N, R8 W, Section 8, SE ¼ and Section 17, NE ¼ . The Johnson Springs units are located in T45N, R7W, Section 22, W ½ |