13 Dec 2022

Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entry East Breakwater Reconstruction, Torch Lake Township, Houghton County, Michigan

Expiration date: 1/16/2023

SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, proposes reconstruction of the Lower Entry East Breakwater of the Keweenaw Waterway using the method of encapsulating the existing structure with steel sheet pile (SSP) side walls and concrete cap, including partial demolition of the existing structure and placement of toe stone along the SSP for scour protection. See Public Notice linked below for details, including an Environmental Assessment and an evaluation of the effects of placing fill in the waters of the United States, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

16 Jun 2022

Charlevoix Pine River Crossing Public Notice

Expiration date: 7/1/2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, is soliciting comments from the public for a project proposed by the City of Charlevoix, MI to horizontally directionally drill (HDD) an 8-inch natural gas line under the USACE navigation channel project located on the Pine River in Charlevoix, MI. The proposed project is located at the US-31 bridge river crossing. The lines will have at least 81 feet of clearance below the riverbed and the boring pits are proposed to be a minimum of 700 feet from the river edge. The proposed project is needed to improve the gas line infrastructure in the area.

9 May 2022

Woodtick Peninsula Section 204 Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for Ecosystem Restoration Project, Monroe County, MI.

Expiration date: 6/9/2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, has prepared a draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR/EA) and draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Woodtick Peninsula Section 204 Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for Ecosystem Restoration Project, Monroe County, Michigan. USACE is undertaking this action in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The purpose of the project is to investigate the feasibility of beneficially using dredged material from the Toledo Harbor Federal Navigation Project for ecosystem restoration purposes at Woodtick Peninsula, located in Monroe County, Michigan. The IFR/EA identifies a Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP: Alternative 4A) for ecosystem restoration that is cost-effective and promotes National Ecosystem Restoration (NER) while protecting the nation’s environment. The TSP consists of dredge material placement and the creation of an in-water artificial reef adjacent to Woodtick Peninsula. This TSP would have a placement footprint of 115.3 acres and require approximately 156,000 cubic yards of dredged material.