Decision Memo Completed

2023 Watershed Improvement Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Sawyer; Taylor, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

Proposal to conduct forest wide watershed improvements including replacing 30 culverts that do not meet Forest Service standards, replace, and rehabilitate three road and trail bridges, and improve drainage at two road locations.

Location

Locations across the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/15/2023
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
2023 Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/24/2023
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsMedford-Park Falls Ranger District; Great Divide Ranger District; Eagle River-Florence Ranger District; Lakewood-Laona Ranger District; Washburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants