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
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.
Milwaukee's Juneau Park Native Plant & Pollinator Garden
The Eastern Region has partnered with Milwaukee County Parks to create a pollinator & native plant garden in downtown Milwaukee.
Chippewa Gets Kids out on the Night Trail
Chippewa celebrates 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area.
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.
Kids in the Woods on the Hiawatha
Partnership brings hundreds of youth on weekly jaunts into Forest all summer long
Hiawatha Campgrounds Inspire Allegiance
Couple Enjoys Lyman Lake Campsite for over Forty Years
Chippewa's Camp Rabideau Rises to Modern Day Challenge
Camp Rabideau rises to new challenge as Rabideau Conservation Academy and Learning Center.
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.
Repairing the Axsom Branch Trail
Work on trail in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness has amazing results.
Ride On! Popular motorized trail gets a facelift
Portion of Chequamegon-Nicolet Dead Horse Run Trail finds a new home
New Discovery Center Breaks Ground on the Chippewa
Reconstruction has begun on the new Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell.
Forest Opens First Wheelchair Accessible Portion of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont
The Green Mountain National Forest, Green Mountain Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy opened the first universal accessible portion of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.
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.
Chippewa Hosts North American Fishing Show
North American Fishing Show films on the Chippewa during our centennial year.
Celebrating the Arts on the Chippewa
Each year, the Norway Beach Visitor Center has brought in artists to highlight the natural and cultural resources of the area.
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.
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.
Hiawatha Interpretive Association Sponsors Art Workshop
Art creates tangible connections between citizens and their public lands
Zaagkii Wings & Seeds Project
Seeds project gives local youth an opportunity to accomplish critical botany tasks.
Chippewa Part of National Night Out
On August 5, Chippewa National Forest employees joined with community members from Walker Minnesota to celebrate National Night Out.
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.
Living History Encampment on the Clarion River
Living History encampment is used to encourage stewardship by users.
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.
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
Partnership Creates Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
Chippewa National Forest Marcell Ranger District begins transformation into the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center.
12th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Castle Rock Ponds
Hiawatha "lures" 210 kids into the woods for fishing activities