DNR seeks comments on Tower area lake management plans

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DNR seeks comments on Tower area lake management plans
(Released March 2, 2011)


Citizens interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strategies for managing Tower area lakes have until March 25, 2011 to ask questions or submit comments.

“Management plans describe the past, present and desired future conditions of the waters,” said Jeff Eibler, acting area fisheries supervisor. “The plans identify management activities that can help a fishery reach its potential.”

Every year DNR fisheries staff prepares or revises individual lake and stream management plans for several waters in each management area. In the Tower area, plans for the following lakes will be reviewed.  These lakes are located in northeastern St. Louis County or northern Lake County.

Lakes

Bass (Biwabik)                                               

Colby

Cub                                                               

Eagles Nest #3

Ed Shave                                                       

Little Long

Low

Muckwa

Nigh                                                               

Norberg

Pauline                                                           

Section 12

Silver                                                             

Snowbank

Virginia (Bailey)

 

To review current plans for lakes in the area as well as recent fish population assessment information, contact the DNR Tower area fisheries office, 650 Highway 169 in Tower.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals also may call 218-753-2580 ext. 221 or e-mail jeff.eibler@state.mn.us . To request a draft copy of any lake management plan listed above e-mail dena.weber@state.mn.us  Public comments on lake management plans will be taken through Friday, March 25, 2011.

Suggestions for management of any of the other lakes and streams in the Tower area are welcome at any time and will be considered when those plans are due for review.