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.
Spotlight on Chippewa NF PIT Volunteers
Chippewa National Forest PIT volunteers Dick and June Axelson are listed on the PIT honor roll for volunteering over 3000 hours.
Centennial Green Finds a New Home on Public Television
Centennial Green: the Over and Understory of the U.S. Forest Service in Song is being released to PBS & Related Stations March of 2009
Chippewa NF Part of Schools Winter Forestry Day
Chippewa National Forest staff from the Deer River Ranger District presented a series of programs at North Elementary School.
The Eastern Region's Pollinator & Native Plant Gardens - Come Join Us
Native Plant & Pollinator Gardens Provide Enjoyment of Nature's Simple & Complex Workings
National Winter Trails Day celebrated at Chippewa's Shingobee Hills
On January 10th, the Walker Ranger District, North Country Trail Association and Walker Community Education hosted the Forest's first National Winter Trails Day event.
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.