Decision Memo Completed

Multi-year Fish Habitat Management Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Proposal to improve habitat in 21 lakes across the district by adding woody shoreline and submerged structure (e.g. fish cribs, pyramid type brush shelter, half log structures, or tree drops). This 10 year proposal would treat 1-3 lakes a year.

Location

Lakes include: Anodanta, Arrowhead, Bass Lake, Canthook, Cisco, East & West Twin, Happles, Hoist, Horseshoe, Long, Lund, Northeast, Perch, Pigeon, Pine, Sawdust, Silver, Star, Steelhead, & Wilderness

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/17/2015
2
Decision
08/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2015 (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 ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/24/2015
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLocated in parts of: T44N, R7W; T45N, R7W; T45N, R8W; T46N, R7W; T46N, R8W; T47 N, R7W; T48N, R6W; T48N, R7W; T49N, R6W
Wildlife, fish, rare plants