Decision Memo Completed

East Branch Ontonagon River Restoration Project

Ottawa National Forest Houghton, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

This project proposes to restore stream connectivity in the East Branch of the Ontonagon River within the Ottawa National Forest by removing Lower Dam and restoring the river to pre-impoundment conditions.

Location

The project is located on the East Branch Ontonagon River in Houghton County, Michigan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/29/2018
2
Comment Period
08/21/2020
3
Decision
01/2021 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
East Branch Ontonagon River Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2021
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsKenton Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionHoughton County, Michigan: T47N R36W Sec 22-23
Watershed management