Welcome to the Eastern Region
We work with the public to define the unique roles of the national forests and tallgrass prairie. We create a common vision of the future of the forest lands. We forge unique relationships with individuals and partners, and we reach out to underserved communities. Through this, people have a sense of connection.
Spotlight
Forest Service Closes Caves and Mines to Slow the Spread of
White-nose Syndrome
April 24, 2009, U.S. Forest Service, Eastern Region Deputy Regional Forester Logan Lee signed an emergency closure order for all caves and mines on NFS lands in the Eastern Region in response to white nose syndrome affecting endangered bat species.
Forest Service officials are very concerned about the spread of White-nose Syndrome, a malady of unknown origin that has led to the death of nearly 500,000 bats in the New England and Mid-Atlantic States. There is evidence to suggest that human visitors to infected caves can inadvertently transfer White-nose Syndrome to clean caves and mines. To help slow the spread of White-nose Syndrome to other areas of the United States, the Forest Service has joined with other agencies and caving organizations to temporarily close caves and mines on National Forests in the Eastern and Southern Regions.
For more information, Contact:
Becky Ewing, R9 Regional Wildlife Biologist (TES), 414.297.3612 or rewing@fs.fed.us
Bill Bartush, Regional Wildlife Biologist, 414.297.3544 or bbartush@fs.fed.us
Additional Documents
Information on White Nose Syndrome & Cave and Mine Closure » (PDF)
Closure Order » (PDF)
Shawnee Closure Order » (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions about White Nose Syndrome » (PDF)
|
Safety
Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions
Eastern Region covers: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia,
and Wisconsin.
News
Winter Storm Creates Hazardous Conditions on Forest Roads
Freezing rain and continued cold temperatures are creating hazardous conditions on forest roads in the eastern portion of the Superior National Forest. Ice-laden trees leaning over roads and in many cases blocking roads or reducing traffic down to one lane have created driving hazards. Although most of the main roads are open and in fair condition, many side roads remained impassable as of Wednesday morning. Power outages have occurred in parts of Cook and Lake Counties.
Forest Service Seeks Members for
The Superior National Forest is seeking nominees for a resource advisory committee (RAC), as authorized under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act and Community Self-Determination Act of 2008, (Public Law 110-343). The purpose of the RAC is to enhance community collaboration with federal land managers
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funds
Through the recently-passed ‘‘American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,'' $557,000 of funding will be used to improve conditions on the Superior National Forest's extensive trail system, including hiking, portage, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATV, and interpretive trails. Work will be performed through a partnership with Minnesota Conservations Corps (MCC).
|