Hiawatha National Forest — Project Detail

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (the "Tribe") is proposing construction and installation and issuance of a special use authorization for operation, use, and maintenance of a new, buried fiber optic cable within the pre-disturbed road rights-of-way of County Road H-63/Makinac Trail.

Develop formal access to the Eben Ice Caves through the establishment of a National Forest System trail from the ice caves to both the public and private access sites.

Replace the decommissioned bridge at the Haymeadow Recreation Area.

The Little Bay Project is comprised of 114 stands totaling approximately 2,749 acres. The treatments for these selected stands will result in increased forest health and resilience.

Proponent has requested a right-of-way authorization for an existing road to allow all-season vehicle access for the reasonable use and enjoyment of his private property.

Long-term vegetation management of Jack Pine ecosystems. Multi-year forest-wide project designed to identify, develop, and maintain jack pine ecosystem for Kirtland's warbler habitat, and maintain or create fuelbreaks for neighboring infrastructure.

Removal and replacement of 2 concrete outhouse and vaults, and accessible pathways, one each, at Indian River and Colwell Lake Campgrounds. To view documents related to this proposal, copy and paste link to internet browser: https://usfs-public.box.com/s/oke451p99wz333yj8nmzi1pba1dk8gig

Make improvements to the existing water systems at Murray Bay, Juniper Flats, Mather Lodge, and Farrell Cottage. Installation of new wellhouses and associate infrastructure at Murray Bay and Juniper Flats, and upgrades at Mather and Farrell

Install additional underground fiber for approximately 13.6 miles within a 10-foot right of way as an amendment to their existing authorization.

Vegetation Management and Recreation proposal

The Forest Service is proposing to build alternative power infrastructure (i.e. solar) that would be used to power the infrastructure at Williams Landing and the Grand Island Maintenance Garage.