Decision Memo Completed

FY24 Forest Well Decommissioning

Hiawatha National Forest Alger, Michigan Hiawatha National Forest All Units

Decommission three water systems at developed rec site. The wells have been inactive for several years with no plan to bring the wells back into operation. They need to be decommissioned to protect watersheds.

Location

Bruno's Run Moccasin Lake Trailhead, AuTrain Lake Campground, Ackerman Lake Trailhead

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/02/2024
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Watershed Improvements
FY24 Forest Well DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2024
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsMunising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementFacility management