Decision Memo Completed

Watersmeet Wild Rice Access Project

Ottawa National Forest Gogebic, Michigan Ottawa National Forest All Units

Construction and reconstruction of roads, trails, a board walk and canoe access points to improve tribal access to wild rice resources in four spots on the Watersmeet district.

Location

Brush Lake, Mallard Lake, Sucker Lake and The Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River are all located in Watersmeet Township in Gogebic County Michigan.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2023
2
Decision
02/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityHeritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Manoomin Access ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/09/2024
ForestsOttawa National Forest
DistrictsWatersmeet Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Regulations, directives, ordersHeritage resource managementRoad managementEnvironmental justice