Plant long lived conifers in the riparian corridors of the priority watersheds to restore important ecological functions.
Location
18 Mile Creek in various locations, Little Black Creek, Black Creek, Tributary to Sturgeon River, Sturgeon River in various locations, Tributary to Black Creek
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/18/2012
2
Comment Period
10/18/2012
3
Decision
12/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5) |
| Special Authority | Stewardship Contract, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution Of 2003 |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements |
| Decision Memo: Priority Watershed Riparian Planting | Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2012 Legal Notice Date: 12/07/2012 |
| Forests | Hiawatha National Forest |
| Districts | Rapid River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township/Range 42N20W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 31; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 18; Township/Range 42N19W, Sec. 36 |