DNR seeks comments on Duluth area lakes and streams

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DNR seeks comments on Duluth area lakes and streams
(Released February 22, 2011)


Those interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strategies for managing Duluth area lakes and streams have until March 1,to ask questions or submit comments.

“Management plans describe the past, present and desired future conditions of the waters,” said Deserae Hendrickson, Duluth area fisheries manager. “The plans identify specific management activities planned for that lake or stream in the next five to 20 years.”

Every year DNR fisheries staff prepares or revises individual lake and stream management plans for several waters in each management area. In the Duluth area, plans for the following lakes and streams will reviewed.

LAKES

In St. Louis County       

Barrs Lake       

Briar Lake       

Cooks Lake         

Indian Lake         

Island Reservoir 

In Carlton County       

Hizer Lake         

Moose Lake 

STREAMS

In St. Louis County       

Keene Creek         

Kingsbury Creek 

In Carlton County       

St. Louis River (between Fond du Lac and Thomson reservoirs)

To review current plans for lakes and streams in the area, as well as recent fish population assessment information, contact the DNR’s Duluth area fisheries office, 5351 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN 55804. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals also may call 218-525-0853 or by e-mail to pam.hetland@state.mn.us. 

Comments may be submitted via mail or e-mail. Suggestions for management of any of the other lakes and streams in the Duluth area are welcome at any time, and will be considered when those plans are due for review.