The act, introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, would exchange 36.7 acres owned by the Bowen Lodge resort in Deer River for 17.5 acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Chippewa National Forest.
The entire UBA Project is set within a boundary of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, including areas along the Mississippi River between Lake Winnibigoshish and Cass Lake.
"For many families, bringing home a Christmas tree from their local National Forest is a cherished tradition carried on for generations," Forest Supervisor Michael Stansberry said.
The renovation project will address deferred maintenance by constructing a new well, well house, a new water distribution system and a new electrical system with 50-amp service to each campsite.
CASS LAKE -- Summer naturalist programs are in full swing at the area Visitor Centers across the Chippewa National Forest including the Norway Beach Visitor Center, located five miles east of Cass Lake. Naturalist hikes are scheduled every Saturd...
CASS LAKE -- The U.S. Forest Service's Chippewa National Forest recently received the prestigious national "Rise to the Future" award for the Knutson Dam Replacement Project on the Mississippi River. The award is the highest national recognition ...
CASS LAKE -- The Showy Ladyslipper is making its summer appearance and the Chippewa National Forest will be hosting a number of special events to celebrate Minnesota's State Flower. Visitors are invited to presentations about the Showy Ladyslippe...
CASS LAKE -- The Chippewa National Forest has scheduled a prescribed burn today near Lake Winnibigoshish. The 188-acre West Winnie controlled burn is located near the western shore of Lake Winnibigoshish, approximately 17 miles northeast of Cass ...
CASS LAKE -- Smoke plumes could be seen from long distances Wednesday as the Chippewa National Forest conducted prescribed burns on Oak Point on Leech Lake. It was the third and final controlled burn for the area, which covered about 470 acres, w...
CASS LAKE--Chippewa National Forest officials have scheduled prescribed burns this weekend. On Saturday, a 65-acre prescribed burn will be located approximately six miles southeast of Cass Lake, on the east side of Lake Thirteen. On Sunday, the 4...
BEMIDJI--The Chippewa National Forest has completed the majority of the work involved with the West Winnie Harbor Modification Project and the West Winnie boat landing is now open for use during the winter season, officials said.
CASS LAKE -- The Chippewa National Forest will begin work on the Knutson Dam Replacement Project on Sept. 14, officials said Thursday. To prepare for the project, the Knutson Dam area, including the campground, boat launch and fishing pier will b...
CASS LAKE -- The Chippewa National Forest recently announced the closure of the Norway Beach Campground Loop within the Norway Beach Recreation Area because of a break in a water main.
CASS LAKE -- The Chippewa National Forest will begin work on the Portage Lake Road on June 18. Portage Lake Road, Forest Road 2131, is located 15 miles east of Cass Lake. The Portage Lake Road will be closed for 2.5 miles off Highway 2 while work...
WASHINGTON -- A tree felled from nearby Chippewa National Forest was lit Tuesday as the official 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Tuesday's ceremony on the West Lawn of the Capitol followed a 30-plus city tour and 2,000-mile journey for the 88-f...
