Decision Memo Completed

Portage Lake Aquatic Organism Passage

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Walker Ranger District

Replace the existing dam on the Soo Line Trail, about 0.3 of a mile west of the junction with FR2131, with a natural grade control structure and span the newly constructed opening with a bridge or large culvert.

Location

SOO Line Trail

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/06/2012
2
Comment Period
04/11/2012
3
Decision
05/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Portage Lake Aquatic Organism PassageDecision Signed Date: 05/23/2012 Legal Notice Date: 05/23/2012
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsWalker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT145N R29W Sec36
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants