Environmental Impact Statement Completed

South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project EIS

Superior National Forest Cook, Minnesota Gunflint Ranger District

Provide safe access for snowmobilers/anglers to South Fowl Lake. This project would route current access off County roads to improve safety for drivers and snowmobilers. An EIS is being prepared to comply with a Minnesota District Court ruling.

Location

McFarland Lake/South Fowl Lake area

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
08/26/2009
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/13/2010
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/23/2011
4
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2012 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management; Travel Management
South Fowl Lake Snowmobile Access Project Record of DecisionDecision Signed Date: 08/25/2011 Legal Notice Date: 09/24/2011
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsGunflint Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT64N R3E Section 10, 11, 12
Recreation management