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.
Collaboration Helps Boaters on Hiawatha
Road and launch repairs cure erosion problems
Brook Trout Benefit from Road Decommissioning
Removing an un-needed road in the Monongahela National Forest reduces sedimentation to a native brook trout stream.
Chippewa Replaces Crane Creek Bridge
After several years of bridge activity being quiet on the Chippewa, the engineering team took a significant step forward this year with the replacement of the Crane Creek bridge.
Chippewa and Leech Lake: Working Together for a Cleaner Environment
The work of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe / Chippewa National Forest Dumpsite Clean Up Group is an outstanding example of positive impact on a cleaner environment.
Chippewa and Leech Lake Join Together on Day Labor Program
In October of 2008, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and the Chippewa National Forest signed a participating agreement to work together on the Band's new temporary employment program.
Wetland Expansion in Indiana Meets Many Goals
Working together, several partners expanded a wetland on the Hoosier to provided multiple benefits.
Cooperative Effort Restores Walleye Fishery in Brevoort Lake
Record walleye production follows cormorant control on Hiawatha
Eagle Scout Project Constructs Trout Spawning Habitat
Local conservation group funds project on Hiawatha National Forest
Birds of a Feather
Diverse partners restore a landscape across boundaries.
Monitoring Wetland Restoration on the Wayne National Forest
Surveys conclude Wayne's wetlands are providing excellent habitat for wildlife and plants.
Chippewa Gets Kids out on the Night Trail
Chippewa celebrates 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area.
Replacement of the Nahma Highway Bridge
New bridge protects resources while old bridge is re-used through partnership on Hiawatha
Chippewa's Camp Rabideau Rises to Modern Day Challenge
Camp Rabideau rises to new challenge as Rabideau Conservation Academy and Learning Center.
Series of Successful Workshops Prove to be Popular
A series of workshops on the proper inventory, assessment, design and construction of road/stream crossings continue to attract participants from near and far.
Repairing the Axsom Branch Trail
Work on trail in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness has amazing results.
Mussel Power!
Over 6,000 freshwater mussels safetly relocated away from heavy equipment
Marsh Mud and Yesterday's Oysters
Creative construction choices minimize impacts to habitat and heritage.
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.
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.
Chippewa GIS TEAM: Web Mapping Bridges the Gap!
The Chippewa GIS Team built a web based application for employees to use to view bridge data, reports and photos.
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.
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.
Eagle Scout Project a Success
Scout project completed to improve fish habitat.
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.
Kid's Fishing Day '08
Michigan Free Fishing Day means one thing on the Huron-Manistee National Forests - Kids Fishing Day.
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.
12th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Castle Rock Ponds
Hiawatha "lures" 210 kids into the woods for fishing activities