Decision Memo Completed

USGS Ground Water Level Monitoring

Hiawatha National Forest Alger; Chippewa; Mackinac, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

Continued use by USGS of three existing ground water monitoring wells. Monitoring will include installation of small steel structures to well casings for housing instruments.

Location

The three wells are located in Alger, Chippewa and Mackinac Counties, Michigan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/27/2016
2
Decision
06/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
USGS Ground Water Level MonitoringDecision Signed Date: 06/01/2016
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsMunising Ranger District; Sault Ste. Marie Ranger District; St. Ignace Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT64N R4W Section 24 SE 1/4; T42N R2W Section 7 NE 1/4; T45N R19W Section 25 NW 1/4
Special use management