Decision Memo Completed

Wild Rice Restoration Project

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic; Iron, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

Proposing the establishment of new wild rice beds or the supplementing of existing ones on several proposed water bodies within the Bessemer, Iron River, Kenton, Ontonagon, and Watersmeet Districts.

Location

Proposed water bodies wild rice restoration: Mallard Lake, Pomeroy, Echo Lake, Glitter Lake, Bob Lake, Bobcat Lake, Lake Ottawa, Moosehead Lake, Presque Isle River flowage and Sucker Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/05/2016
2
Decision
08/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Wild Rice Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/23/2016
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsBessemer Ranger District; Iron River Ranger District; Kenton Ranger District; Ontonagon Ranger District; Watersmeet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plants