Decision Memo Completed

2024 Forestwide Watershed Improvement Project

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

Proposal to improve watershed conditions including replacing 29 culverts that do not meet Forest Service standards, removal of 7 culverts, 5 bridge replacements and 2 road projects to improve drainage.

Location

Scattered locations across the Forest. See location maps by district on project website

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2024
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2024 (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
2024 Forestwide Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2024
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