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d. Improve shoreline access by repairing existing fishing piers.
e. Enhance in-lake fish habitat using cedar trees and artificial structures.
f. Improve access to nearby Platte River for anglers and kayakers.
Ownership: Merrick County
Potential Partners: Merrick County, Platte PEER Group, Central Platte NRD
Davis Creek WMA (Valley County)
Fluctuations in water levels due to irrigation withdrawals have heightened shoreline erosion
and lateral drift of sediment. These actions have led to highly erodible shorelines and a
reduction in bay habitat utilized by many sport fish populations. A first step will be to
develop a map identifying important bays, areas of shoreline erosion, and locations for
habitat enhancement. This effort will lend itself to a more efficient development of an
aquatic habitat project.
Goals: Habitat, Evaluation
Tasks:
a. Evaluate current conditions of shoreline erosion and lateral drift of sediment.
b. Improve aquatic habitat by reducing shoreline erosion and tree loss with
offshore breakwaters.
c. Improve aquatic habitat by protection of select points from erosion with rock
riprap and protecting drop-offs.
d. Improve fish habitat with addition of rock shoals and cedar trees.
Ownership: Bureau of Reclamation
Potential Partners: Bureau of Reclamation, Twin Loups Irrigation District, Lower Loup NRD.
Dogwood WMA Lake (Dawson County)
Dogwood WMA Lake is an 8-acre Interstate 80 lake southeast of Lexington. The lake
experiences minor flooding when the nearby Platte River is at flood stage. Although the area
is protected from flooding by berms, a small section on the east end needs additional
protection. If the area is further protected from flooding, the fishery could then be
restructured with a chemical fish renovation.
Goals: Protection
Tasks:
a. Construct berms to reduce flooding from Platte River.
b. Chemical renovation of fish population to improve sportfish populations.
Ownership: NGPC
Potential Partners: NGPC Wildlife Division
