Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of Availability of Environmental Assement.
On May 1, 2001, Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor, Clyde N. Thompson (Responsible Official) announced the preferred alternative and availability of the Rock River Canyon Wilderness Environmental Assessment for a 30-day comment and review period. The preferred alternative would amend the Hiawatha National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) to revise the standards and guidelines for management of the Rock River Canyon Wilderness. This notice is pursuant to National Forest System Land and Resource Management Planning regulations (36 CFR 219.35(b), 65 FR 67579, November 9, 2000). Copies of the Environmental Assessment (EA) are available upon request.
On May 1, 2001, Hiawatha National Forest Supervisor, Clyde N. Thompson announced the preferred alternative and availability of the Rock River Canyon Wilderness Environmental Assessment for public review and comment. Comments on the EA must be received no later than May 31, 2001.
Send comments or requests for documents to: Forest Supervisor, Hiawatha National Forest, 2727 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829 or email comments to
Janel Crooks, Project Coordinator, at 906–387–2512. TDD 906–387–3371. Or access the forest web page at
The proposed Forest Plan Amendment No. 22 describes programmatic standards and guidelines that allow for existing recreation use while reducing resource impacts to the Wilderness and wilderness values. These standards and guidelines address trails, camping and other management concerns. The preferred alternative designates existing