Decision Memo Completed

FY25 Forestwide Watershed Improvement Project

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Ashland; Bayfield; Florence; Forest; Langlade; Oconto; Price; Sawyer; Taylor; Vilas, Wisconsin Chequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units

Watershed projects to improve aquatic organism passage and infrastructure safety and resiliency: culvert replacement/removal, remnant logging dam removal, trail bridge removal, dam spillway repair, and road segment reroute and decommissioning.

Location

Approximately 69 locations across the 10 counties. See website for project descriptions, exact locations, and maps.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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 ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements; Road Improvements/Construction
FY25 Forestwide Watershed Improvement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/29/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed management