Decision Memo Completed

Deer Lake & Winnie Boat Access Channel Dredging

Chippewa National Forest Itasca, Minnesota Deer River Ranger District

Authorize reoccurrence of equipment to excavate channel bottom sediment approximately 2ft in depth, 3-6ft in width, and 50-150ft in length. Sediment spoils will be deposited adjacent to previous spoils sites.

Location

Deer Lake campground boat access (Cut Foot area); Winnie campground boat access

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2024
2
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Maintenance
Decision Decided Date02/05/2025
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsBlackduck Ranger District; Deer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT147N, R27W, Sec. 28; T146N, R29W, Sec. 35
Recreation managementFacility management