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.
Cooperative Research: Chequamegon-Nicolet and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
The effects of logging on understory plants is studied
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.
Birds of a Feather
Diverse partners restore a landscape across boundaries.
Preserving The Past for Future Generations
Partnership looks at ways to preserve CCC camp that is on privately owned land.
Civilian Conservation Corps Kids Camp a Success on the Allegheny
Kids step back in time to explore and understand the life of a CCC enrollee.
Replacement of the Nahma Highway Bridge
New bridge protects resources while old bridge is re-used through partnership on Hiawatha
Volunteers Help Maintain Historic Cemeteries in Passport in Time Project
The "Remember Me As You Pass By" PIT projects draw volunteers from across the US.
Archaeology Field School a Success
The program exposed both high school and college students to archaeology through the excavation of a 19th century lumbering town.
Marsh Mud and Yesterday's Oysters
Creative construction choices minimize impacts to habitat and heritage.
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.