Decision Memo Completed

2025 Rangeline Culvert Replacement

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Forest, Wisconsin Lakewood-Laona Ranger District

The existing twin 3ft round culverts passing flow from range line creek under FR 3256 Range Line Lake Road are rusted through, heaving, and at risk of failure. The proposed action is to replace the culverts with a 81"X59" pipe arch culvert.

Location

Located on Forest Road 3256, Range Line Lake Road approximately 0.7 miles southwest of the town of Wabeno, WI.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/06/2024
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (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 ActivityWatershed Improvements
2025 Rangeline Culvert ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 09/24/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsLakewood-Laona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSW/SW, Sec. 18, T34N, R15E
Watershed management