Decision Memo Completed

Township Road Actions for Timber Haul and Safety

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Bayfield, Wisconsin Washburn Ranger District

The three-road maintenance actions include 1) shoulder repair on Forest Road 236, 2) intersection clearing and reshaping on Forest Road 258 and Forest Road 236 and 3) widening and shoulder stabilization along Forest Road 419.

Location

Three locations, north of Highway 2, about 15 miles west of Ashland, WI. Two locations are along Forest Road 236, Brinks Road. One location is along Forest Road 419, north of Finger Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/18/2026
2
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance
Township Road Actions for Timber Haul and SafetyDecision Signed Date: 03/11/2026
ForestsChequamegon / Nicolet National Forest
DistrictsWashburn Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road management