Decision Memo Completed

Waiska River Road (FS 3352) Spile Dams Removal

Hiawatha National Forest Chippewa, Michigan St. Ignace Ranger District

Remove two spile dams and replace with new crossings to restore aquatic organism passage and the ecological function of the area.

Location

Approximately two miles south of Raco, MI. Located on Waiska River Road (FS-3352), at the intersection with Bons Creek and an unamed creek just south of Bons.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/04/2014
2
Decision
11/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Watershed Improvements
Waiska River Road (FS-3352) Spile Dams RemovalDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2014
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsSault Ste. Marie Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT46N R3W Sections 32 and 33
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management