Decision Memo Completed

Bearsdale and Johnsons Springs Wetland Impoundment Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Bearsdale and Johnson Springs Habitat Improvement and Maintenance ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/05/2010
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe 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
Wildlife, fish, rare plants