The Forest Service and Wisconsin Geological Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill two boreholes, collect and describe the sediment, and install monitoring wells in the Bayfield Peninsula to better understand the area hydrogeology
Location
Two proposed drilling locations are located on the northern portion of the Washburn Ranger District near Moquah Barrens
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/15/2019
2
Decision
09/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Bayfield Peninsula Hydrogeology Project | Decision Signed Date: 09/30/2019 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |