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Pratt Lake residents urge county action as low water levels damage docks and habitat
Summary
Multiple Pratt Lake property owners told the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners on May 13 that falling water levels have damaged boats and docks, expanded cattail coverage and are harming swimming access; residents asked the county to convene state agencies and hold a local meeting to explore remedies.
Pratt Lake property owners pressed the Gladwin County Board of Commissioners on May 13 to take more active steps after reporting severely low water levels, damaged boats and growing cattail coverage that residents say is reducing swimming and public-beach access.
At the county meeting, resident Mike S. said his family has owned property on Pratt Lake for more than 100 years and described worsening conditions: “I put out 80 feet of dock this year and it’s still not deep enough for my boat.” Other residents reported damage to boats and shifting sandbars after winds; one resident said, “The water levels are so low that it’s now going to…
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