Decision Memo Completed

North Country National Scenic Trail Projects

Huron-Manistee National Forests Lake; Newaygo, Michigan Baldwin/White Cloud Ranger District

Harden six-car gravel parking area in an existing opening at the end of FR6241 adjacent to the Sterling Marsh boardwalk. 2. Reconstruct ~2,500' of trail in two locations to address resource concerns, i.e. wet soils and topography.

Location

The parking lot project is in the N1/2 SW1/4, Section 29, Pleasant Plains Twp., Lake County. Reroute #1 is in Section 29, Lilley Twp. and reroute #2 is in Section 3, Lincoln Twp,,Newaygo County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/18/2013
2
Comment Period
04/18/2013
3
Decision
08/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
Sterling Marsh Parking AreaDecision Signed Date: 08/07/2013
ForestsHuron-Manistee National Forest
DistrictsBaldwin/White Cloud Ranger District
Recreation management