Decision Memo Completed

S Oconto Snowmobile Trail Reroute

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

The main purpose of this project is to reroute a snowmobile trail due to the closure of the bridge over the Second Branch of the Oconto River North of CTH W and closing FS 3397. Two short additional routes are proposed for connectivity.

Location

Town of Doty, north and south of County Highway W, in the vicinity of the Second South Branch Oconto River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/18/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
S Oconto Snowmobile Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 09/18/2025
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsLakewood-Laona Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management