DNR seeks comments on Brainerd area lake management plans

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DNR seeks comments on Brainerd area lake management plans
(Released February 24, 2011)


Those interested in learning about or commenting on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) strategies for managing Brainerd area lakes have until March 15, 2011 to ask questions or submit comments.

“Management plans describe the past, present and desired future conditions of the waters,” said Marc Bacigalupi, Brainerd 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 Brainerd area, plans for the following lakes and streams will be reviewed.

LAKES

In Crow Wing County       

Big Rabbit Lake       

East Rabbit Lake       

Ossawinnamakee Lake       

Section Six Pit Lake         

Manuel Pit Lake 

In Cass County         

Norway Lake       

Little Thunder Lake       

Washburn Lake

To review current plans for lakes and streams in the area, as well as recent fish population assessment information, contact the DNR’s Brainerd area fisheries office, 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Individuals also may call 218-828-2550 or by e-mail to Lori.Snider@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 Brainerd area are welcome at any time, and will be considered when those plans are due for review.