Decision Memo Completed

2023 Fish Habitat Improvement

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

Proposal to improve fish habitat by adding large woody debris into lakes over the next 10 years (1-2 lakes/year). Woody structure may include tree drops, half-logs, pyramid-type brush shelters, and/or fish cribs.

Location

Bass Lake (near Two Lakes Campground); Esox Lake (North of Drummond); Mirror Lake (East of Iron River); Bladder Lake (East of Iron River); Camp Two Lake (South of Iron River); Drummond Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/07/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2023 (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
2023 Fish Habitat ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2023
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants