Valve failure dries Lake Alice, fish die in lower water levels
A popular lake at William O’Brien State Park was overflowing late last week, but the solution ended up creating a different problem.
Lake at William O'Brien State Park is nearly dried up. Here's why.
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, is nearly dried up. Here's why.
Lake at Minnesota state park is dried up
Lake Alice at William O'Brien State Park has dried up after a mechanical failure of the water control structure. This has resulted in a "significant drawdown" of the lake level, the Minnesota DNR reported on Monday. "DNR is responding to the issue, but visitors should be aware that only a stream remains on Lake Alice at this time, impacting water recreation on Lake Alice for at least four to six weeks. The swimming beach is not usable at this time. The lake drawdown has caused a fish kill in the lake," the DNR said.
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3M settlement water projects??
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