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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
NEPA Project Updates
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Hiawatha National Forest
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Hiawatha National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
Permittee would like to guide during sanctioned hunting seasons for turkey, white-tailed deer and bear. Base camping with max of 6 hunters, with 6 identified bait stations.
The proposed action is to authorize the Forest Service or approved concessionaires to implement maintenance activities in developed campgrounds to minimize environmental disturbance, enhance user experience and ensure public safety.
The Forest Service is proposing to build alternative power infrastructure (i.e. solar) that would be used to power the infrastructure at Williams Landing and the Grand Island Maintenance Garage.
Make improvements to the existing water systems at Murray Bay, Juniper Flats, and Mather Lodge. Improvements will include installation of new wellhouses and associate infrastructure at Murray Bay and Juniper Flats, and upgrades at Mather Lodge.
Long-term vegetation management of Jack Pine ecosystems. Multi-year forest-wide project designed to identify, develop, and maintain about 45,000 acres of jack pine ecosystem, and maintain or create fuelbreaks for neighboring infrastructure.
The Forest Service is proposing to treat vegetation on approximately 16,000 acres to benefit forest health, to treat hazardous fuels, and to enhance wildlife habitat.
The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) and Hiawatha National Forest (HIF) recreation staff are proposing to reroute 2 segments of the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST).
This project is a duplicate and has been Cancelled. Those interested in information related to this project should refer to project ID #68099. Project 68098 will remain in the SOPA for one quarter then be removed.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
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Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
