Success Stories
Success Stories capture many of the remarkable projects and noteworthy accomplishments in the Eastern Region. These stories are written by Forest Service employees to build awareness among our partners and members of the public.
New Discovery Center Breaks Ground on the Chippewa
Reconstruction has begun on the new Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell.
100 Years 100 Stories from the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa submits its 100th success story as it celebrates 100 years.
Chippewa's Ruby Lake Camp = More Kids in the Woods!
Deep within the Chippewa National Forest in the rolling hills and clear lakes of the Deer River District is the perfect getaway for a large group.
Fisheries Technicians Design Waterways to Protect Fish
Caring for the land, and water, where animals make their home is something wildlife biologists on the Green Mountain National Forest take seriously.
Chippewa Hosts North American Fishing Show
North American Fishing Show films on the Chippewa during our centennial year.
Partners work with Wayne National Forest to improve wildlife habitat
Ruffed Grouse Society partners with Wayne National Forest to treat invasive species, reduce hazardous fuels and improve Regional Forester Sensitive Species habitat in one project
Chippewa's Shingobee Recreation Area Celebrates National Trails Days
Saturday, June 7th, 25 volunteers gathered at the Chippewa National Forests Shingobee Recreation Area to Celebrate National Trails Day.
Slippery When Wet
South Carolina DOT teams with the Forest Service to restore a different kind of byway.
Ottawa Celebrates Acquisition of Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness In-holding
The Ottawa NF acquired nearly 2,000 acres of land within the SRG Wilderness area through cooperative efforts of TPL and We Energies.
Chippewa Youth Conservation Crew Completes Summer Season
The end of the month of July marks the end of the season for five local youth conservation crew members and their leader.
Juneau Ranger District Wilderness Rangers Develop Best Management Practices
Wilderness Rangers work with partners to create Best Management Practices for Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness in Alaska
Chippewa National Forest Conducts Biomass Workshop
With the increased emphasis on renewable forms of energy nationally and in Minnesota, the Chippewa conducted a workshop for its employees on biomass.
A Beetle Returns to the Forest
The last known record of an ABB in the State of Ohio occurred in 1974 in Hocking County very near the proclamation boundary of the Wayne National Forest. Today, they're back on the Forest again.
12th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Castle Rock Ponds
Hiawatha "lures" 210 kids into the woods for fishing activities
When given lemons, make lemonade!
Spruce decline epidemic benefits wildlife, reduces fire hazards, and salvages merchantable forest products.
Hiawatha Hosts National Monarch Butterfly Workshop
Attendees from around the country share monarch conservation techniques
One Man's Slash is Another Man's Treasure
Forest biomass becomes an energy source.
Federally Endangered Kirtland's Warbler observed on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
First observation of the species on the Forest in more than 70 years
Chequamegon-Nicolet Partners with Others at Youth Outdoor Expo
Fifth grade students connect with the outdoors
Birds of a Feather Flock to the Hoosier
The Hoosier National Forest hosted its 6th annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration.
Reconnecting kids with nature at the Glidden School Forest on the Chequamegon-Nicolet
A Wisconsin school forest continues a long conservation education history
Great American Cleanup at Milwaukee's Urban Treehouse
The America's Outdoors Center and its urban partners planted 300 native prairie plants as part of National Public Lands Day.
Volunteers Plant 5,000 Red Spruce to Celebrate Earth Day
Volunteers from the Monongahela National Forest joined others in planting 5,000 red spruce seedlings in honor of Earth Day.
Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary Goes Weed Free
Rising to meet the challenge set forth by the Eastern Region to create weed free zones across the area, the Huron-Manistee National Forests have proposed to create a 72 acre weed free zone in and arou
Chippewa NF: Boy River Partnership Completes Cycle
In April, the Chippewa National Forest's Boy River Prescribed Burn partnership completed one cycle of burning. The burning has occurred each spring for the last five years (2004-2008).
Chippewa National Forest Centennial Quilt
Sixteen employees of current day Chippewa National Forest (renamed in 1928) fashioned this quilt.
Prescribed Fire Returns to Allegheny N.F.
Prescribed burns were conducted at Buzzard Swamp Management Area and Hall Barn on the Marienville R.D., Allegheny N.F., in the spring of 2008.
Two Northern Wisconsin lakes entirely protected
Wisconsin congressional delegation plays key role in providing funding
Marienville Ranger District Holds an Open House
Open House held at the Marienville Ranger District to highlight management practices for natural resource stewardship.