Decision Memo Completed

Highbanks Resort Permit

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

This permit will authorize the continued construction, operation and maintenance of a resort/marina, including a lodge, 11 cabins, garage, and other ancillary facilities on National Forest lands. Project is within the Leech Lake Reservation boundary.

Location

The resort is located on Tamarack Point on Lake Winnibigoshish

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/22/2015
2
Decision
02/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Highbanks Resort Special Use Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 02/05/2016
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT146N, R27W, Sec 20 and 29
Special use management