Proposal to remove the dams at Johnson and Schunenberg Springs. Restoring them to free-flowing cold-water systems will improve the brook trout habitat and eliminate the threat of structural failure caused by beaver activity and extreme weather events
Location
Johnson Springs Dam is about 5 miles NE of Drummond, WI located off FR1855 in T45N R7W Sec 22. Schunenberg Springs Dam is about miles WSW of Drummond, WI in T44N, R8W, Sec 4.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/11/2023
2
Decision
06/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Johnson Springs & Schunenberg Springs Dam Removals | Decision Signed Date: 06/27/2024 |
| Forests | Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest |
| Districts | Washburn Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |