Decision Memo Completed

Grand Island Water System Improvements

Hiawatha National Forest Alger, Michigan Munising Ranger District

Make improvements to the existing water systems at Murray Bay, Juniper Flats, Mather Lodge, and Farrell Cottage. Installation of new wellhouses and associate infrastructure at Murray Bay and Juniper Flats, and upgrades at Mather and Farrell

Location

Grand Island National Recreation Area; Murray Bay Day Use Area and Campsites, Juniper Flats Groupsite, and Mather Lodge Historic Site

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/04/2024
2
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (21), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(21); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Special Area Management
Grand Island Water System ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2026
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsMunising Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionGrand Island NRA - Murray Bay Day T47N, R19W, Sec 14. Juniper Flats T47N, R19W, Sec 9. Mather Lodge T48N, R19W, Sec 4
Recreation managementSpecial area managementFacility management