Environmental Assessment Completed

Norway Beach Recreation Area Redesign Project

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Blackduck Ranger District

Replacement of the existing wastewater treatment system with 3 localized systems, replacement of vault toilets, and campsite redesign to improve public safety/enjoyment and efficiency of facilities management/maintenance.

Location

The Norway Beach Recreation Area is 7 miles east of Cass Lake, MN, 1 mile north of U.S. Highway 2, on southeast side of Cass Lake. Located within the Leech Lake Reservation Boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2017
2
Comment Period
04/11/2017
3
Objection Period Start
10/06/2017
4
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction
Norway Beach Recreation Area - Campground Rehabilitation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/05/2017
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Facility managementRecreation management