Decision Memo Completed

Northland Education and Research SUP

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield, Wisconsin Great Divide Ranger District

Special Use authorization for Northland College to conduct educational and/or research programs, activities, tours, and fundraising events at Forest Lodge and other sites across the Great Divide Ranger District.

Location

Specific sites on the Great Divide Ranger District as requested and approved in advance. Sites under consideration include a portion of the Forest Lodge site on Lake Namakagon and Mineral Lake launch.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/09/2015
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (3); 32.11, 7 Cfr 1B.3(A) (4); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Research And Development
Northland Education and Research SUPDecision Signed Date: 03/06/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsGreat Divide Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
ResearchSpecial use management