The primary purpose of the project is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire on federal lands, and adjacent at-risk communities by treating along strategically derived Potential Operation Delineations (POD) lines.
Location
LaCroix District portion of the Echo Trail and adjacent roads.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/31/2025
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6); 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| LaCroix Echo Trail Shaded Fuel Break | Decision Signed Date: 08/01/2025 |
| Forests | Superior National Forest |
| Districts | LaCroix Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |