Sartell pool-Little Rock Lake Drawdown- Want your opinion!

[smallie_hawgin]

Hey guys just a note to stay informed about the potential 3ft summer drawdown in 2017. If we get the go ahead, Mid July to the end of August 2017. All information, detailed river and lake maps, presentation, join an email subscribers list and a survey are available on www.mndnr.gov/sartell-drawdown Please go check out the information and then complete the survey. 

 

Thanks

SH

Edited July 25, 2016 by smallie_hawgin
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[Bass Thumb]

If it's based on evidence-based practice, which it sounds like it is, I'm for anything that could possibly prevent Little Rock Lake from getting as disgusting as it currently does. 

Good luck!

[herm]

I'm all for cleaning things up. Where can I learn how farm practices have changed since the TMDL study? (Yes, I'm skeptical that they have.)  As for the drawdown, will boat landings be usable? Will more hazard markers be placed? Finally, thanks for the link and your willingness to reach out! I might be attacked here for this, but I support DNR folks because they are scientists seeking data to guide solutions.

[ANYFISH2]

I think this is a fantastic idea.  I am still a bit skeptical if this will do enough to make a appreciable difference however.  The lake for all intents and purpose was pasture and swamp before the dam.  There has been a century of phosphorus loading in the substrates in that time and the lake takes a long time to flush.

Are there still plans to try and establish bullrush in the exposed substrate during drawdown?

Thanks Eric, for all your try to do in the Little Falls area.  We need more like you around the state.