Decision Memo Completed

Edge of the Wilderness Resort and Visitor Center Permit issuance

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

The old Marcell Ranger district facilities have been operating under a special use permit issued to Northern Joint Itasca Powers Board since 2014. Edge of wilderness Discovery Center has taken over the operations resulting in new permit.

Location

Discovery Center and Marcell Lodge off Highway 38 in Marcell

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/15/2016
2
Decision
07/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Edge of the Wilderness Resort and Visitor Center Permit issuanceDecision Signed Date: 07/07/2016
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land Description4th PM, T59N, R26W, Sec. 18
Special use management