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Ballards Marsh WMA (Cherry County)
Ballards Marsh is a 250-acre shallow Sandhills lake that becomes heavily vegetated during
the summer months. Overall goals are to improve angler access, fish habitat and maintain
proper water levels. Bank access is nearly non-existent due to both emergent and
submergent aquatic vegetation.
Goals: Habitat, Access, Prevention
Tasks:
a. Improve shoreline access with bump outs, jetties and docks.
b. Treat areas of dense aquatic vegetation to improve boating access.
c. Chemical renovation of fish population to improve sportfish populations.
Ownership: NGPC
Potential Partners: NGPC Wildlife Division, Sandhills Task Force, Ducks Unlimited
