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d. Improve shoreline access with bump outs, jetties and docks.
e. Outlet structure replacement to maintain water levels in the lakes.
Ownership: NGPC
Potential Partners: NGPC Parks Division, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy,
Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad.
Bear Pierce Cedar 2A (Gage County)
Bear Pierce Cedar 2A is a 24-acre reservoir located near Beatrice and is owned by the Lower
Big Blue NRD. The reservoir has an established Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Crappie and
Channel Catfish fishery; however, it lacks adequate access due to high sedimentation on the
east end and dense tree cover on the south side. A project focusing on sediment removal in
the upper end, tree clearing and updating the boat ramp would greatly improve the angling
experience.
Goals: Habitat, Access
Tasks:
a. Remove sediment to improve angler access to deeper water with reduced
aquatic vegetation growth.
b. Reduce sedimentation rate to main reservoir with construction of a dike and
sediment removal.
c. Tree clearing and bank sloping to improve boating and angler access.
d. Improve boat launch facilities with concrete ramp.
Ownership: Lower Big Blue NRD
Potential Partners: Lower Big Blue NRD
Clatonia 3A (Gage County)
Clatonia 3A is a 46-acre reservoir managed by the Lower Big Blue NRD, located 1-mile north
of Clatonia. The lake has been significantly impacted by sedimentation and has not provided
a satisfactory fishery for many years. Recently, the Lower Big Blue NRD has expressed
interest in completing a joint restoration project which would improve a valuable resource
to this area.
Goals: Habitat, Access, Prevention
Tasks:
a. Targeted sediment removal to restore storage capacity and enhance angler
access.
b. Reduce sedimentation rate to main reservoir with construction of a dike and
sediment removal.
c. Improve boat launch facilities with the addition of parking and boat ramp.
d. Improve shoreline access with bump outs, jetties and docks.
e. Chemical renovation of fish population to improve sportfish populations.
