The purpose of this project is to modernize the JW Toumey Nursery to meet the reforestation and restoration demands of the 21st Century associated with climate change response, tribal food sovereignty, and watershed protection.
Location
J.W. Toumey Nursery is located within Sections 22 & 27 of Township 45N, Range 39W in Watersmeet, MI in Gogebic County, 1.5 miles NE of the intersection of US-2 and US-45, on Old US-2.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/12/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21); 32.2 (24), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(24) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Road Improvements/Construction |
| J.W. Toumey Nursery Modernization Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/01/2024 |
| Forests | Ottawa National Forest |
| Districts | Watersmeet Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |