Public open house on proposed acquisition of property on Eagle Lake for boating access site set for May 30
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) will conduct a public open house to gather input on the proposed acquisition of property on Eagle Lake in Cass County for development of a boating access site. The open house will be held on Thursday, May 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Lake Church Social Hall, located at 24832 U.S. 12 in Edwardsburg, Michigan.
Public open house on proposed acquisition of property on Eagle Lake for boating access site set for May 30
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) will conduct a public open house to gather input on the proposed acquisition of property on Eagle Lake in Cass County for development of a boating access site. The open house will be held on Thursday, May 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Lake Church Social Hall, located at 24832 U.S. 12 in Edwardsburg, Michigan.
The proposed acquisition under consideration is the former Dock Restaurant and boat launch property, located at 68687 Eagle Lake Road in Edwardsburg. (see map below)
This open house will provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on this proposed acquisition. DNR staff will be available to gather comments and answer questions from 6 to 7 p.m. From 7 to 7:30 p.m., a brief presentation will be given to discuss the acquisition process and give an overview of typical site components found at boating access site facilities. After the presentation, MDNR staff again will be available to gather comments and answer questions until 9 p.m.
The proposed site amenities include a maneuvering area, parking, toilet facility and launch to access Eagle Lake and the chain of lakes, which includes Christiana, Juno and Painter Lakes. The MDNR is also considering the addition of fishing opportunities using the existing pond on site.
Funding for this proposed acquisition is slated to come from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
For further information on this proposed acquisition and improvements, contact Joe Strach, Southwest Regional field planner, DNR Parks and Recreation Division, at 517-641-4903, ext. 227.
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Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan’s outdoor recreation and natural resources at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport. For information on Passport Perks shopping discounts or how businesses and retailers can enroll in the program, visit www.michigan.gov/passportperks.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Map of Proposed New Public Access Site Property, 68687 Eagle Lake Road, Edwardsburg, Michigan (former Dock Restaurant and boat launch)
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Map to Meeting Location, Our Lady of the Lake Social Hall, 24832 U.S. 12, Edwardsburg, Michigan
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