The proposal is to issue a special use permit to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, for continued use and maintenance of an existing, 110' research tower, as well as an area within a 164' radius of the tower, for research purposes.
Location
The existing tower is located on the west side of Helen Lake, south of CR 535, oustide of the Sylvania Wilderness.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/04/2012
2
Comment Period
04/04/2012
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Univesity of Madison, Ameriflux Research Tower | Decision Signed Date: 09/13/2013 |
| Forests | Ottawa National Forest |
| Districts | Watersmeet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T44N, R40W, Sec. 6, NE |