Decision Memo Completed

Sawdust Lake Stewardship Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Proposal to maintain / restore the Sawdust Lake dispersed camping site. Activities include: maintenance on the roads and boat launch, leveling campsites, erosion control, blocking off of illegal use, and installation of wilderness toilets.

Location

Sawdust Lake located adjacent to FR 241 about 6.5 miles east of Iron River, Wisconsin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/18/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Sawdust Lake Stewardship ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/17/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 47 N, R 7 W, Section 8
Recreation managementRoad management