Decision Memo Completed

The Washburn Fish Habitat Improvement Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

The Washburn Fish Habitat Improvement Project would improve habitat in seven lakes by increasing the amount of woody structure available to fish, amphibians, turtles, and other wildlife.

Location

Seven lakes across the Washburn Ranger District: Anodanta Lake, Cisco Lake, Happles Lake, Lund Lake, Star Lake, Steelhead Lake and Silver Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/18/2011
2
Decision
05/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Washburn Fish Habitat Improvement Project Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 05/16/2011
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT45N, R7W, Section 5, 9 10, 11, 15, & 21: T46N, R8W, Section 9 & 15
Wildlife, fish, rare plants