Decision Memo Completed

University of Madison Research Special Use

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic, Michigan Watersmeet Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Univesity of Madison, Ameriflux Research TowerDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2013
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsWatersmeet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44N, R40W, Sec. 6, NE
Special use management