DNR seeks comments on International Falls lake management plans

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DNR seeks comments on International Falls lake management plans
(Released March 9, 2011)


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

“Management plans describe the past, present and desired future conditions of the waters,” said Kevin Peterson, International Falls 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 International Falls area, plans for the following lakes will be reviewed.

Lakes

Rat Root

Moose (near Littlefork)

Clear (near Gemmel)

Dark

Teufer

Little Loon

Echo

Little Trout

Winchester

Spring

Elephant

Fishmouth

Dovre

People can review current plans for lakes and streams in the area as well as recent fish population assessment information at the DNR’s International Falls Area Fisheries Office, 392 Highway 11 East in International Falls. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Individuals also may call 218-286-5220 or e-mail Kevin at kevin.peterson@state.mn.us .

Public comments on management of the lakes and streams named above will be taken through Wednesday, March 25, 2011.  Suggestions for management of any of the other lakes and streams in the International Falls area are welcome at any time and will be considered when those plans are due for review.