Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

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Plan Amendment 26June08

Plan Amendment EA 12Sept07

 

Record of Decision 2002

Prairie Plan 2002

Final Environmental Impact Statement 2002

 

Analysis of the Management Situation

 

Record of Decision

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1. Introduction
2. Major Features of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
3. A Vision of the Future of Midewin
4. Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Detailed Study
5. Alternatives Considered in Detail
1011 Kb Figures 1-6
204 Kb 6. Environmentally Preferred Alternative
7. The Decision
8. Reasons for the Decision
9. Other Factors Considered in This Decision
10. Compatibility with Plans of Others
11. Resolving Controversy
12. Cost Efficiency
13. Environmental Consequences
14. Public Participation
777 Kb 15. Findings Required by Other Laws
16. Implementation, Monitoring, and Mitigation
17. Appeal Opportunities
18. Conclusion
 

Prairie Plan 

153 Kb 1. Purpose of the Land and Resource Management Plan
138 Kb 2. Prairie Wide Direction - Desired Condition, Goals, and Objectives
113 Kb 3. Management Area Prescriptions
197 Kb 4. Standards and Guidelines
73 Kb 5. Implementation
115 Kb 6. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Appendices
178 Kb A. Desired Restored Native Vegetation and Grassland Habitats - Description
223 Kb B. Desired Plant Species List
92 Kb C. Management Indicators
79 Kb D. Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
111 Kb E. Research Needs and Opportunities
66 Kb F. Proposed and Probable Management Practices
96 Kb G. Index
164 Kb H. Glossary
Figures
3124 Kb 1. Regional Perspective Map
2450 Kb 2. Management Areas Map
4450 Kb 3. Habitat Restoration Allocation Map
2553 Kb 4. Recreation Opportunity Spectrum Map
2512 Kb 5. Scenery Management Map
3511 Kb 6. Transportation/Trail Corridors Map
2903 Kb 7. Land Ownership Map
3916 Kb 8. Watersheds of Midewin Map
 

Final Environmental Impact Statement  

Volume 1
163 Kb Contents
148 Kb Executive Summary
128 Kb 1. Purpose and Need
241 Kb 2. Description and Comparison of Alternatives
1165 Kb 3. Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences
118 Kb 4. List of Preparers
78 Kb 5. List of Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Whom Copies of This Statement Have Been Sent
176 Kb 6. Literature Cited
163 Kb 7. Glossary
116 Kb 8. Index
Figures
3458 Kb 1. Map of Midewin NTP and Prairie Parklands
3714 Kb 2. Map of Alternative 1 No Action Existing Conditions
3259 Kb 3. Map of Alternative 2 Habitat Restoration Allocations
2771 Kb 4. Map of Alternative 2 Transportation & Trail Corridors
3238 Kb 5. Map of Alternative 3 Habitat Restoration Allocations
2745 Kb 6. Map of Alternative 3 Transportation & Trail Corridors
3966 Kb 7. Map of Alternative 4 Habitat Restoration Allocations
3077 Kb 8. Map of Alternative 4 Transportation & Trail Corridors
3353 Kb 9. Map of Alternative 5 Habitat Restoration Allocations
2669 Kb 10. Map of Alternative 5 Transportation & Trail Corridors
3687 Kb 11. Map of Alternative 6 Habitat Restoration Allocations
2539 Kb 12. Map of Alternative 6 Transportation & Trail Corridors
3407 Kb 13. Map of Midewin NTP and Prairie Parklands Watersheds
2658 Kb 14. Map of Recreation Opportunity Spectrum
2723 Kb 15. Map of Proposed Scenic Integrity Objectives
163 Kb 16. Map of Seed Sources
282 Kb 17. Map of Cumulative Effects Area
Volume 2 - Appendices
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A. Summary of Population Viability Assessment Process
137 Kb B. Existing Vegetation
188 Kb C. Invasive Species
100 Kb D. Summary of Issues, Concerns, and Opportunities
254 Kb E. Documentation of Analysis
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F. Response to Public Comments and Copies of Comments from Public Agencies
205 Kb G. Biological Assessment for Midewin Plan
14405 Kb H. Biological Opinion from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
 

Analysis of the Management Situation

Chapter 1:  Introduction

Chapter 2:  Biological, Recreational, and Social Setting of Midewin   

Chapter 3:  Criteria, Issues, and Alternative Development
References
Appendix A: Maps Depicting Midewin’s Existing Conditions
Appendix B: Maximum Suitability Maps for Allocation Issues

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Last updated: 07/01/2008