Decision Memo Completed

Bayfield Peninsula Hydrogeology Geological Sampling

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

The Forest Service and Wisconsin Geological Natural History Survey (WGNHS) are proposing to drill up to 4 boreholes to collect and describe the sediment in the Bayfield Peninsula to better understand the area hydrogeology.

Location

Sites are located north of US Hwy 2 and about 15 miles west of Washburn, WI. Two sites are along FR 237, the others are along FR424.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/14/2022
2
Decision
02/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Bayfield Peninsula Hydrogeology Geological SamplingDecision Signed Date: 02/28/2022
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Minerals and geology