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.
The Art and Science of Building Wetlands
Participants from 15 federal and state agencies, universities, and private groups gathered on the Monongahela to learn the fine points of wetlands construction.
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.
Hunters with Disabilities Have Opportunities in Monongahela National Forest
A partnership between the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Forest Service opens roads for hunters with disabilities.
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.
Protecting Young Trees from Hungry Deer
Construction of deer exclosures on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF increase seedling survival rates.
Understanding and Conserving Appalachian Jacob's Ladder
An administrative study seeks answers about a unique, sensitive plant species.
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.
Chippewa Gets Kids out on the Night Trail
Chippewa celebrates 1st Annual Howl-O-Ween Event at Shingobee Hills Recreation Area.
Saving a Snowy Owl and Sharing the Experience
Close call for a Snowy Owl, means local area kids get an up-close opportunity to learn more about owls and the Ottawa National Forest.
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.
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.
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.