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Morris council directs manager to draft letter backing Option 2 for Crissy Lake dam project
Summary
After extensive public comment, the Morris City Council voted to direct the city manager to draft a letter supporting the project alternative that would retain current water levels north of County Road 10 (Option 2) for the Crissy Lake dam modification.
The Morris City Council voted to direct the city manager to draft a letter expressing the city’s support for Option 2 in the Crissy Lake ("Chrissy/Mill") dam modification project, which would retain the existing water level north of County Road 10.
The proposal was the focus of extended public comment and staff discussion after a March informational meeting hosted by the Palm de Terre River Association. Sofia Maresca, watershed coordinator for the Palm de Terre River Association, told the council that the public meeting presented three alternatives and that “nothing has been finalized and we are seeking public input before signing any construction contracts.”
Why it matters: The dam and reservoir created in 1939 have shaped park development and nearby housing for decades. Supporters of Option 2 told council members that lowering water levels under the DNR’s Option 1 would expose mudflats, undermine the aesthetic and recreational…
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