BWCA Closures - Pagami Creek Fire

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Pagami Creek Fire Closures and Campfire Restrictions
Incident: Pagami Creek Fire Wildfire
Released: 9/13/2011

SUMMARY OF CLOSURES AND RESTRICTIONS - PAGAMI CREEK FIRE (http://bwcaboard.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=68&t=2171)

CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS ON SUPERIOR NF, 9-13-11:

Effective immediately on the Superior National Forest in areas outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires and charcoal grills, are restricted ONLY to designated steel fire grates within fee-for-use developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid gas stoves may be used. Campfires are not allowed for dispersed camping or other recreational uses.

Inside areas of the the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that are open to the public: Campfires continue to be allowed ONLY during the hours between 6:00 pm and midnight. Must follow usual reg's re: use designated firegrates.


This is part of a region-wide effort to reduce the potential for wildfire. It is critical that these restrictions are followed to avoid harm to lives and property. The public is urged to use extreme caution where burning is allowed.


II. AREA CLOSED to public use on Superior National Forest

All campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:

a. Entry points along the Echo Trail (including Mudro)

b. #25 Moose Lake Chain (Travel allowed only up the chain and to the west)

c. #26 Wood Lake.

d. #24 Fall Lake.

e. The whole Trout Lake Section.

f. #42 Brule-Only.

g. #54A Seagull Only.

h. #55A Saganaga Only>

i. Vento section(the small separate section northeast of the Gunflint Trail)


Outside the BWCAW-AFFECTED AREA: The following roads are closed.

a. County Highway 7 North at the intersection of 4 mile Grade Rd.

All ROADS AND TRAILS NORTH OF 4 MILE GRADE RD/170/The Grade Rd.

b. Wilson Lake Rd.

c. Forest Road 355

d. Forest Road 348

e. Forest Road 1226

f. Forest Road 347

g. Forest Road 1238

h. Sawbill Road Cook Co.2

All of Forest Road 339/Rice Lake Rd starting at the intersection of The Grade Rd/170 ending at Forest Road 340/Rice Lake Rd.

All of Forest Road 340/Clara Lake Rd starting at Forest Road 339/Rice Lake Rd and ending at the Grade Rd/170

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9/17/2011

BWCAW CLOSURES: The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) closures remain the same. The following entry points are open: entry points along the Echo Trail (including Mudro); #25 Moose Lake (travel allowed only up the chain and to the west); #26 Wood Lake; #24 Fall Lake; the whole Trout Lake section (separate section south of the Echo Trail); #42 Brule ONLY; #54A Seagull ONLY; #55A Saganaga ONLY; and the small separate section northeast of the Gunflint Trail from #58 South Lake on the west to #70 North Fowl on the east.

ROAD CLOSURES: Highway 1 is still open. Closed roads include · All roads north of Highway 1 from Forest Road (FR) 1468 east to Isabella · Wanless Road (FR 172) east to Cramer Road/Lake County Road 7 · Cramer Road/Lake County Road 7 north to FR 354 · FR 354 north to BWCAW boundary at Kawishiwi Lake · Wanless Road (FR172) ROAD

CLOSURES CONTINUED: In Lake County, staffed road blocks will be at the intersections of · the Wanless and Cramer Road/Lake County Road 7 · Highway 1 and the Wanless Road · Highway 1 and the Tomahawk Trail In Cook County, a staffed road block is at the intersection of the Sawbill Trail and Four-Mile Grade so Cook County Road 3 north of that intersection is closed. Additional closures may occur. SAFETY: Public and firefighter safety is the highest priority. Forest-wide fire restrictions remain: building, maintaining, or using a fire or campfire, including charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills, is prohibited on all lands (federal, state, local government, and private) within the administrative boundaries of the Superior National Forest. Charcoal grills are allowed at private residences. Use of pressurized liquid gas stoves is allowed. With increased traffic due to the fire and grouse-season starting today, all drivers-the public and fire personnel-should be alert and drive safely.

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From Bearskin's Blog:

Cook County Visitors Bureau sent out this clarification note today in response to some incorrect maps published in the media. (A sharp-eyed Bearskin Facebook fan may have been the first to point these errors out. Thanks!)

There has been confusion in the media and in our community over which Boundary Waters entry points are still open, particularly concerning which entry points are part of the Vento Unit. Here is the latest information:

OPEN COOK COUNTY BWCAW ENTRY POINTS

42 Brule (must stay on Brule only)

54A Seagull (must stay on Seagull only)

55A Saganaga (must stay on Saganaga only)

57 Magnetic

58 South 80 Larch

60 Duncan

61 Daniels

62 Clearwater

64 East Bearskin

66 Crocodile

68 Pine

69 John

70 North Fowl

So yes, you can still take that BWCA trip. Entry points in our area are open. Give us a call. Over the past few days we’ve sent out many canoeists who were displaced from other BWCA locations, but we still have quite a few canoes and lots of gear available. Fire disrupted many BWCA plans, but it doesn’t have to end your trip possibilities.

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Bwcaw Closure Area, Pagami Creek Fire
Incident: Pagami Creek Fire Wildfire
9/20/2011

The following campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are CLOSED:

#28 Snowbank

#29 North Kawishiwi River

#30 Lake One

#31 Farm Lake

#32 South Kawishiwi River

#33 Little Gabbro

#34 Island River

#35 Isabella

#36 Hog Creek

#37 Kawishiwi Lake

#67 Bog Lake

#75 Little Isabella River

#84 Snake River

South Farm (day use motor)


Overnight Hiking

#56 Kekekabic East

#74 Kekekabic West /Snowbank

#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail


The following entry points are open for DAY USE ONLY:

# 50 Cross Bay Lake,

# 51 Missing Link Lake

# 52 Brant Lake.


The following entry points are open with travel restrictions:

# 38 Sawbill

# 54 Seagull Lake

# 55 Saganaga Lake

# 71 From Canada


The following roads are closed:

· County Highway 7 North at the intersection of 4 mile Grade Rd.

All ROADS AND TRAILS NORTH OF 4 MILE GRADE RD/170/The Grade Rd.

· Wilson Lake Rd.

· Forest Road 355

· Forest Road 348

· Forest Road 1226

· Forest Road 347

· Forest Road 1238

http://closures.pagamicreek.com

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Incident: Pagami Creek Fire Wildfire

Order Number R909-11-15

Order of the Forest Supervisor

Emergency Public Safety Closure Affecting Portions of hte Superior National Forest

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), and 261.50(f), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on portions of Superior National Forest System lands, roads and trails, Lake County, Cook County. Minnesota. These restrictions go into effective 12:01 am on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

·1. BWCAW CAMPSITE CLOSURE: It is prohibited to be upon BWCAW campsites and areas which are posted closed and included in the closure area. 36 CFR 261.53(e) Special Closures, Public Health or Safety.

·2. AFFECTED AREA: The Following campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are closed.


Entry Points

#27 Snowbank

#28 Snowbank ONLY

#29 North Kawishiwi River

#30 Lake One

#31 Farm Lake

#32 South Kawishiwi River

#33 Little Gabbro

#34 Island River

#35 Isabella Lake

#36 Hog Creek

#37 Kawishiwi Lake

#67 Bog Lake

#75 Little Isabella River

#84 Snake River

H Snowbank Day Use Motor

I South Farm Day Use Motor


Hiking Trail Entry Points

#56 Kekekabic East

#74 Kekekabic West /Snowbank

#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail


The following entry points remain closed for overnight use. Day use travel is allowed.

· Entry Point 52 Brant Lake.

·o The following lakes near these entry points are only open for day trips: Brant, Everett, Gotter, and Blue Snow Lakes.


The following entry points are open with travel restrictions

· Entry Point 25 Moose Lake is open through Newfound, Sucker, and west.

· No travel allowed east, including Birch and Ensign Lakes.

· Entry Point 51 Missing Link Lake, Limited overnight use is allowed on Snipe and Missing Link Lake.

· Entry Point 38 Sawbill

·o No travel allowed west of Sawbill Lake.

· Entry Point 54 Seagull Lake and Entry Point 55 Saganaga Lake

·o These lakes are open for travel up to the closure area which is generally considered to be the area from Ester Lake south to Ogishkemuncie and from the north side of Ogishkemuncie east around the south shore of Seagull Lake.

· Entry Point 71 From Canada

·o All permits requesting entry from Canada must be coordinated with the Supervisor's Office to ensure that parties are not entering a closed area.


·3. AFFECTED AREA: The following roads and trails are closed.

All ROADS AND TRAILS NORTH OF Hwy 1 starting at Forest Road 377/Tomahawk Rd. North of Hwy 172/Wanless Rd, North of Hwy 170 stopping at Sawbill Trail, also included Cook County Rd 3 west of Sawbill Trail.


·4. Closure signs will be used at normal points of access to delineate the closure area. See Pagami Creek Closure Area map, dated September 20, 2011.

These emergency restrictions are necessary for the public's health and safety due to wildland fires in the vicinity of the affected lands, waters, trails, portages, canoe routes, and developed recreation sites. These restrictions will remain in effect as long as they are posted on-site AND until rescinded.

These restrictions are in addition to the general prohibitions found at 36 CFR 261, Subpart A, the general occupancy and uSE restrictions found in Forest Order NoS. R909-06-01, R909-05-02, R909-04-06. This forest order supercedes ORder No. R909-11-14.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

·1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

·2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. Persons engaged in a business, trade or occupation in the area, when authorized and when accompanied by a Forest Officer or official member of the Incident Command Team.

Dated this 20th day of September , 2011 Duluth, Minnesota.

JAMES W. SANDERS

Forest Supervisor

Superior National Forest

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. [16 USC � 551, 18 USC �� 3559 and 3571.]

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Forest Service to Reduce Closure Area on the Superior National Forest
9/23/11

Due to recent precipitation and progress by firefighters in containing the Pagami Creek Fire, the Forest Service has re-opened some of the area outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the Superior National Forest for public use. No private lands are included in the new closure area.

The portion of the BWCAW which was previously closed, and a small area of national forest lands outside of the BWCAW along the southern edge of the Wilderness, remains closed. (Please see attached list).

Today, the Forest Service also reduced the level of restriction on campfires on the Superior National Forest.

Fire crews are still working around the fire area. Please drive carefully.

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The following lands, roads and trails on the Superior National Forest continue to be closed to public use as of 12:01 am on Friday September 23, 2011:


1. Any BWCAW campsites and areas which are posted as closed

2. The following campsites/areas/entry points of the BWCAW:


Entry Points closed to all public uses

#27 Snowbank

#28 Snowbank ONLY

#29 North Kawishiwi River

#30 Lake One

#31 Farm Lake

#32 South Kawishiwi River

#33 Little Gabbro

#34 Island River

#35 Isabella Lake

#36 Hog Creek

#37 Kawishiwi Lake

#67 Bog Lake

#75 Little Isabella River

#84 Snake River

H Snowbank Day Use Motor

I South Farm Day Use Motor


Hiking Trail Entry Points

#56 Kekekabic East

#74 Kekekabic West /Snowbank

#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail


Entry points closed for overnight use. Day use travel is allowed.

· Entry Point 52 Brant Lake- The following lakes near the entry point are only open for day trips: Brant, Everett, Gotter, and Blue Snow Lakes.


Entry points are open with travel restrictions.

· Entry Point 25 Moose Lake - open through Newfound, Sucker, and west. No travel allowed east, including Birch, Splash Lake and beyond.

· Entry Point 51 Missing Link Lake - limited overnight use is allowed on Snipe and Missing Link Lake.

· Entry Point 38 Sawbill- No travel allowed west of Sawbill Lake.

· Entry Point 54 Seagull Lake and Entry Point 55 Saganaga Lake -

These lakes are open for travel up to the closure area which is generally considered to be the area from Ester Lake south to Ogishkemuncie and from the north side of Ogishkemuncie east around the south shore of Seagull Lake.

· Entry Point 71 From Canada- All permits requesting entry from Canada must be coordinated with the Supervisor’s Office to ensure that parties are not entering a closed area.


3. The area and roads described below are included in this closure:

· FR381 north from the intersection with FR 377 (Tomahawk Road) and all areas north and east of FR 381.

· FR373 (Northwest Road) south from the FR 377 (Tomahawk Road) to the intersection of FR369 and all areas north and east of this route.

· FR369 east from the intersection of FR369 and FR373 to the intersection of FR369 and CR7, including all areas north of this route.

· All areas to the west of CR7 between the intersections with FR369 and FR354 (CR7 open for travel).

· FR354 north from the intersection with CR7, and all areas west of FR354

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Lake County Road Restrictions Eased

Lake County Situation Report, Sunday 9/23/11 @ 0900

Today’s updates:

SOME RESTRICTED ROADS NOW OPEN! Those OPENED this morning include:
• Wanless Rd (172) from Hwy 1 east to Cramer Rd (CR7),
• Cramer Road (CR7) all the way through to and including Cook County Rd 3,
• Trapper’s Landing Rd (369) north to Jct of Sawbill Landing Rd (also called 369),
• Dumbell Rd (174) north to Sawbill Landing Rd (369)
• Tomahawk Rd (377) from Hwy 1 to Jct of Northwest Rd (373)
• Mitawan Lake Rd (177), Arrowhead Rd (380), Jensen Rd (949)
• East General Grade Rd (362)

ROADS STILL CLOSED INCLUDE:
• All roads north of and including (from west to east) 381 (near Bog Lake), Northwest Rd (373) to Jct of Sawbill Landing Rd (369) east to Cramer Rd (CR7), and Kawishiwi Lake Rd (354) .
• Tomahawk Rd (377) east of 381/373, MIssabe Rd (379), FR 374, Lake 29 Rd (356), Lunch Lake Rd, Island River Rd (913).
• Any roads west and north of Cramer Rd (CR7) and Sawbill Landing Rd (369).

All travel restrictions in the newly opened area are removed for property owners and visitors. Please drive carefully and slowly as there is still much fire response traffic on these roads.

CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS have been reduced.
• Campfires are now allowed between the hours of 6pm to midnight anywhere within the Superior National Forest and the BWCA.
• Campfires are allowed in fee-for-use campgrounds at any time.
• Gas and propane stoves are allowed at anytime in all areas of the forest.

BJ Kohlstedt
Lake County Emergency Management Director

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ORDER OF THE FOREST SUPERVISOR

EMERGENCY PUBLIC SAFETY CLOSURE

AFFECTING PORTIONS OF

THE SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST


Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), and 261.50(f), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on portions of Superior National Forest System lands, roads and trails, Lake County, Cook County. Minnesota. These restrictions go into effective 12:01 am on Tuesday September 27, 2011.

1. BWCAW CAMPSITE CLOSURE: It is prohibited to be upon BWCAW campsites and areas which are posted closed and included in the closure area. 36 CFR 261.53(e) Special Closures, Public Health or Safety.

2. AFFECTED AREA: The Following campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are closed.

Wilderness Travel Zones

#252 South half closed (Gabbro Lake Open)

#213

#283

#282

#281

#222

#212

#211

#221

#231

#242

#261

#271

#341

#351

#361

#332

#331

#292

Hiking Trail Entry Points

#56 Kekekabic East

#74 Kekekabic West /Snowbank

#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail

AFFECTED AREA: The area and roads described below are included in this closure.

· FR381 north from the intersection with FR 377 (Tomahawk Road) and all areas north and east of FR 381.

· FR373 (Northwest Road) south from the FR 377 (Tomahawk Road) to the intersection of FR369 and all areas north and east of this route.

· FR369 east from the intersection of FR369 and FR373 to the intersection of FR369 and CR7, including all areas north of this route.

· All areas to the west of CR7 between the intersections with FR369 and FR354 (CR7 open for travel).

· FR354 north from the intersection with CR7, and all areas west of FR354.

·3. Closure signs will be used at normal points of access to delineate the closure area. See Pagami Creek Closure Area map, dated September 26, 2011.

These emergency restrictions are necessary for the public's health and safety due to wildland fires in the vicinity of the affected lands, waters, trails, portages, canoe routes, and developed recreation sites. These restrictions will remain in effect as long as they are posted on-site AND until rescinded.

These restrictions are in addition to the general prohibitions found at 36 CFR 261, Subpart A, the general occupancy and uSE restrictions found in Forest Order NoS. R909-06-01, R909-05-02, R909-04-06. This forest order RECINDS AND superceds ORder No. R909-11-17.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. Persons engaged in a business, trade or occupation in the area, when authorized and when accompanied by a Forest Officer or official member of the Incident Command Team.

Dated this 26th day of September , 2011 Duluth, Minnesota.

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10/1/11
Due to recent precipitation and progress by firefighters in containing the Pagami Creek Fire, the Forest Service has re-opened some of the area outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) on the Superior National Forest for public use.

In the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Snowbank Lake and areas north to the Canada border and east to Fraser Lake and on to the Gunflint Trail are now open. North Kawishiwi River and Bald Eagle Lake have also been re-opened. The Lady Chain from Alton Lake to Phoebe Lake and the area north and east are now open. The Kekekabic Trail is also open.

A small portion of the BWCAW and a small area of national forest lands outside of the BWCAW along the southern edge of the Wilderness, remain closed.

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10/4/11
Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture's Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), and 261.50(f), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on portions of Superior National Forest System lands, roads and trails, Lake County, Cook County. Minnesota. These restrictions go into effect at 12:00 pm on Tuesday October 4, 2011.

·1. BWCAW CAMPSITE CLOSURE: It is prohibited to be upon BWCAW campsites and areas which are posted closed and included in the closure area. 36 CFR 261.53(e) Special Closures, Public Health or Safety.

·2. AFFECTED AREA:

The Following campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are closed.

Wilderness Travel Zones

(See Appendix A for a map of the closures)

#221 #231 #271 #282 #341 #361

#222 #261 #281 #331 #351 #332

Entry Points

#30 Lake One (travel allowed only on Kawishiwi River)

#34 Island River

#35 Isabella Lake

#36 Hog Creek #37 Kawishiwi Lake

#38 Sawbill Lake (travel to east only)

#67 Bog Lake

#75 Little Isabella River

#84 Snake River


Hiking Trail Entry Points

#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail

#74 Kekekabic Trail / East of Snowbank Loop

AFFECTED AREA: The area and roads described below are included in this closure.


· FR381 north from the intersection of FR377 (Tomahawk Road) to the Little Isabella River entry point and the area east of FR381 to FR377 (FR377 remains open)

· FR 381E (Snake River entry point) to the BWCAW boundary from the intersection of FR381 and the area east of FR381E to FR381.

· FR377 (Tomahawk Road) east from the intersection of FR377/FR373.

· All areas and roads north of FR369 and between FR373 and CR7 to the BWCAW wilderness. (FR373, FR369 and CR7 remain open for through travel).

· FR921 (Silver Island Lake Access) north from FR369. Silver Island Lake is closed.

· FR354 north from the intersection of CR7/FR354 to the BWCAW boundary (Kawishiwi Lake entry point). Kawishiwi Lake is closed.


·3. Closure signs will be used at normal points of access to delineate the closure area. See Pagami Creek Closure Area map, dated October 4, 2011.

These emergency restrictions are necessary for the public's health and safety due to wildland fires in the vicinity of the affected lands, waters, trails, portages, canoe routes, and developed recreation sites. These restrictions will remain in effect as long as they are posted on-site AND until rescinded.


These restrictions are in addition to the general prohibitions found at 36 CFR 261, Subpart A, the general occupancy and uSE restrictions found in Forest Order NoS. R909-06-01, R909-05-02, R909-04-06. This forest order RECINDS AND superceds ORder No. R909-11-19.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

·1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

·2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. Persons engaged in a business, trade or occupation in the area, when authorized and when accompanied by a Forest Officer or official member of the Incident Command Team.

Dated this 4th day of October , 2011 Duluth, Minnesota.

/s/ James W. Sanders

James W. Sanders

Forest Supervisor

Superior National Forest

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. [16 USC � 551, 18 USC �� 3559 and 3571.]

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Forest Service Re-opens Areas on the Superior National Forest

In light of extended cool weather and precipitation, the Forest Service is re-opening some areas of the Superior National Forest for public use. Effective 12:01 am Tuesday, October 18, 2011, most of the previously closed area outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) will be open. A section of the BWCAW including the Lady Chain and north to, and including, the Kekekabic Hiking Trail will also be re-opened. These areas were closed due to activity in and around the Pagami Creek Fire.

A small portion of the BWCAW, including the Pow Wow Hiking Trail, and Forest Road 377 leading to Forest Center will remain closed.

The Forest Service asks that visitors take care traveling in the re-opened areas as fire crews may still be working there.

For maps, lists, and updates regarding closures and restrictions, please see the Superior National Forest website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/superior

The Official Closure Order Follows:
Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), and 261.50(f), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on portions of Superior National Forest System lands, roads and trails, Lake County, Cook County. Minnesota. These restrictions go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

1. BWCAW CAMPSITE CLOSURE: It is prohibited to be upon BWCAW campsites and areas which are posted closed and included in the closure area. 36 CFR 261.53(e) Special Closures, Public Health or Safety.

2. AFFECTED AREA: The Following campsites/areas/entry points of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are closed.

Closed Wilderness Travel Zones
The Closed Travel Zone Map is Being Developed.

#221 #231 #271 #341
#222 #261 #281

BWAW Entry Points are open UNLESS listed.

CLOSED ENTRY POINTS:

#30 Lake One (travel allowed only on Kawishiwi River)
#34 Island River
#35 Isabella Lake
#36 Hog Creek

#37 Kawishiwi Lake
#38 Sawbill Lake (travel to east only)
#67 Bog Lake
#75 Little Isabella River
#84 Snake River

CLOSED Hiking Trail Entry Point
#86 Pow Wow Hiking Trail

ROAD CLOSURE: The road described below is included in this closure.

• FR377 (Tomahawk Road) from the intersection of FR377 and 379 east to Forest Center.



THESE EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO WILDLAND FIRES IN THE VICINITY OF THE AFFECTED LANDS, WATERS, TRAILS, PORTAGES, CANOE ROUTES, AND DEVELOPED RECREATION SITES. THESE RESTRICTIONS WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT AS LONG AS THEY ARE POSTED ON-SITE AND UNTIL RESCINDED.

THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS FOUND AT 36 CFR 261, SUBPART A, THE GENERAL OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS FOUND IN FOREST ORDER NOS. R909-06-01, R909-05-02, R909-04-06. THIS FOREST ORDER RECINDS AND SUPERCEDES ORDER NO. R909-11-20.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3. Persons engaged in a business, trade or occupation in the area, when authorized and when accompanied by a Forest Officer or official member of the Incident Command Team.

Dated this 17th day of October , 2011 Duluth, Minnesota.

/s/ James W. Sanders
James W. Sanders
Forest Supervisor
Superior National Forest

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both. [16 USC § 551, 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.]

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SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST AREAS CLOSED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
Submitted by usfs on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 9:30am

Under authority of the Act of Congress of June 4, 1897, 16 USC 551, and pursuant to the Secretary of Agriculture’s Regulations set forth at 36 CFR 261.50(a) and 261.50(b), and 261.50(f), the following acts or omissions are prohibited on portions of Superior National Forest System lands, roads and trails, Lake County, Cook County. Minnesota. These restrictions go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST AREAS CLOSED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Closures 1-10-12

The area inside the Pagami Creek Fire perimeter within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness remains closed to all public use for safety reasons with the following exceptions:

• The portage from Isabella Lake Entry Point (Entry Point 35) is open to provide access to Isabella Lake. Access beyond Isabella Lake is prohibited.

• The following lakes are open for winter travel because they can be accessed without crossing burned portages: Lakes One, Two, Three and Four. The southern part of Insula Lake is also open if accessed from the north. Leaving the lakes and entering the burned area is prohibited.

• Travel on portages between Clearwater, Camdre, Pietro, and Gull Lakes is allowed.

Additional Pagami Creek Fire Information:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/ ... rdb5341928

THESE EMERGENCY RESTRICTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE PUBLIC’S HEALTH AND SAFETY DUE TO WILDLAND FIRES IN THE VICINITY OF THE AFFECTED LANDS, WATERS, TRAILS, PORTAGES, CANOE ROUTES, AND DEVELOPED RECREATION SITES. THESE RESTRICTIONS WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT AS LONG AS THEY ARE POSTED ON-SITE AND UNTIL RESCINDED.

THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PROHIBITIONS FOUND AT 36 CFR 261, SUBPART A, THE GENERAL OCCUPANCY AND USE RESTRICTIONS FOUND IN FOREST ORDER NOS. R909-06-01, R909-05-02, R909-04-06. THIS FOREST ORDER RECINDS AND SUPERCEDES ORDER NO. R909-11-24.

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:

1. Persons with a permit specifically authorizing the otherwise prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

Dated this 9th day of January, 2012 - Duluth, Minnesota.

/s/Timothy A. Dabney
Timothy A. Dabney
Acting Forest Supervisor
Superior National Forest

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This is a lot to read & understand for some of you who are new to the BWCAW and reading here so...

If you want some more info and details that might be easier to understand (especially if you are planning a trip for 2012), please feel free to give our office a call.

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John & I are planning on taking a trip into the Lake One area this spring if we get an early ice-out. (which it looks like we might).

When we are there, we hope to take tons of pictures & check out as much as we can. We also want to enter in at Isabella Lake for a day trip to check that out too.

I'll be posting pictures & info here and on other canoeing sites, so keep watch.