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.
Sixth Annual Wheelin' Sportsmen Event was Better than Ever
Fishing event for individuals with physical and mental challenges proves to be a solid success on the Wayne National Forest.
Steel Saws and Muscle on the Hoosier
Seven new crosscut sawyers certified on the Hoosier National Forest.
Career Talk on the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa NF employees visited the Remer High School careers class to talk about their jobs as Forest Service employees.
Job Corps/SCEP Recruits on the Chippewa NF
Blackduck welcomes SCEP students to the Chippewa National Forest
Missouri Companies Awarded Economic Recovery Fund Contracts
Mark Twain National Forest awards $2,300,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contracts.
From Soils Surveys to Perch Fishing on the Chippewa NF
Chippewa employee helps out with the Cass Lake Kids Perch Fishing contest.
Partnership Protects Bicknell's Thrush Habitat and Welcomes Skiers Back to Mittersill
A unique partnership between the White Mountain National Forest, the State of New Hampshire and New Hampshire Audubon will protect Bicknell's thrush habitat and welcome skiers back to dormant trails.
Hiawatha National Forest Celebrates it's first National Winter Trails Day!
Hiawatha National Forest expands it's menu of National Winter Trails Day events
Fish Friendly Concrete Structure Installed to Improve Aquatic Organism Passage
Replace the existing Sutton Bluff Low Water Crossing, which is a barrier to aquatic organism passage, with a fish friendly crossing across the West Fork of the Black River.
Ironton District works with partners to improve fishing
Recycled Christmas trees used to improve aquatic habitat on the Wayne National Forest.
New Brochure Helps Protect Sylvania Wilderness from Invasive Species
In order to help protect the Sylvania Wilderness, a brochure describing invasive species was produced.
Ottawa National Forest and Partners Host Botanical Foray
A weekend series of field trips showcases rare plants and western Upper Peninsula native plant communities for botanists from Michigan and Wisconsin.
Chippewa NF and Local Students Join in the Great Backyard Bird Count
Chippewa National Forest employees and North Elementary Students join in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
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.
A tree, a use and a partnership on the Chippewa National Forest
In 2007 the Blackduck District decided to take advantage of this process and create uses for the wood. A partnership evolved from this and it produced many benefits.
The Eastern Region's Pollinator & Native Plant Gardens - Come Join Us
Native Plant & Pollinator Gardens Provide Enjoyment of Nature's Simple & Complex Workings
National Day of Service event on the Chippewa National Forest
Community Day at Shingobee Hills Promotes Youth, Environment and Healthy Living
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.
Mush! Gee! Haw! Chippewa Law Enforcement Assist with Sled Dog Race
Chippewa National Forest law enforcement officers Kent Ledermann and Paul Nordeen worked with local sled dog race providing security and safe passage as the teams mush down th
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
Partnerships are Foundation for Fisheries and Watershed Restoration Program
The Huron-Manistee National Forests successfully completed 41 riparian and aquatic projects in 2008, due in large part to partner contributions.
Hiawatha Campgrounds Inspire Allegiance
Couple Enjoys Lyman Lake Campsite for over Forty Years