Environmental Assessment Completed

Forestwide Designated Motorized Use Project

Ottawa National Forest Baraga; Gogebic; Houghton; Iron; Ontonagon, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

Improving the motorized access system to provide diverse and quality Forest experiences. The Proposed Action was modified using public input to open 86 miles to off-highway vehicles; 428 miles open to all vehicles; and closure of 54 miles of road.

Location

Several routes across all Ranger Districts on the Ottawa National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/10/2016
2
Comment Period
05/31/2017
3
Objection Period Start
08/23/2017
4
Decision
11/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTravel Management
Forestwide Designated Motorized Use ProjectDecision Signed Date: 11/01/2017
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsOttawa National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementRecreation management