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RAC and watershed updates: Dunlox parking, Pelican River building and trail feasibility discussed
Summary
Commissioners heard RAC committee updates including a potential parking expansion at Dunlox, a feasibility study for a bike trail and discussion about an existing Pelican River watershed building and a shelter project ahead of schedule.
Members of the board heard several updates from the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) and watershed partners on local access and facilities projects.
Nut graf: The RAC and watershed updates focus on improving public access, evaluating parking and trail options, and reviewing facility siting and grant conditions for shore and shelter projects.
Details:
- Dunlox (Dunlox/Dunlodge) parking: RAC reported overflow parking at the Dunlox access off Highway 59; the committee identified a triangular parcel across from the existing six-space parking area that landowners might allow to be developed for additional parking (estimated roughly six to 10 spaces), subject to setback and water‑quality mitigation concerns and a site plan.
- Bike-trail feasibility: A feasibility study is planned to examine a trail alignment from Dunlodge toward shore areas and connect to local trail networks including a proposed connection near Wanagan Park and an overpass on Highway 10.
- Pelican River watershed building: Committee members said the existing Pelican Watershed building at Dunlox is primarily used to store winter equipment and that the watershed would like a closer, more convenient facility; commissioners discussed the desirability of relocating that storage if funding and an alternate site can be identified.
- Shelter project and DNR grant walk-through: The shelter construction at Dunlox is ahead of schedule. DNR grant staff completed a walk-through and requested accessible picnic tables and signage describing funding sources and who paid for the improvements.
Ending: RAC will pursue a feasibility study and site plans for parking and trail connections; board members asked staff to coordinate landowner outreach and clarify grant signage and accessibility requirements.
