Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Lutsen Mountains Ski Area Expansion Project

Superior National Forest Cook, Minnesota Superior National Forest All Units

The USDA Forest Service Superior National Forest issued a final decision on the proposed 495 acre Lutsen Ski Hill Proposed Expansion Area. Final documents are available at: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/237604768361

Location

Lutsen Resort in Cook County, Minnesota

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
04/15/2020
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
09/10/2021
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
08/25/2023
4
Objection Period Start
08/26/2023
5
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Lutsen Mountains Ski Area Expansion ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/15/2023
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsTofte Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT60N R3W S28, T60N R3W S29, T60N R3W S30, T60N R3W S31, T60N R3W S32
Recreation managementSpecial use management