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.
Land That Somebody Wanted
The Hoosier National Forest Lands team helps a family research their ancestor's ownership of land now owned by the government.
100 Years 100 Stories from the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa submits its 100th success story as it celebrates 100 years.
Ohio River unites three states and three Forests in byway workshop
The USFS hosted a tri-state workshop for the Ohio River Scenic Byway with federal highway monies. For the first time, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio laid the foundations to work together in the future.
Living History Encampment on the Clarion River
Living History encampment is used to encourage stewardship by users.
Linking Girls to the Land
WMNF archaeologists led a field school in historical archaeology as part of the Linking Girls to the Land program.
Memorial WWII interpretive panel dedicated on White Mountain National Forest
A dedication ceremony recently took place on the White Mountain National Forest to honor WWII U.S. Army Air Corps B-18A light bomber crew members.
RUSSELL-COLBATH HOUSE PLAQUE
A plaque identifying the Russell-Colbath Historic Homestead status as a National Register of Historic Places site was recently installed.
Free Paint for Rabideau!
Make Rabideau Shine project receives a grant for free paint!
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.
A celebration of recreation trails and historic preservation on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
A trailside kiosk tells the story of 4,000 years of Native American settlement and history at this scenic area.
Marienville Ranger District Holds an Open House
Open House held at the Marienville Ranger District to highlight management practices for natural resource stewardship.
Detroit Urban Connections Hosts USDA Undersecretary and Regional Forester at Greenfield Village
Under Secretary Mark Rey and RF Kent Connaughton participated in an Arbor Day/Earth Day tree planting at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.