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22 | P a g e Interstate 80 Lakes (Hall, Buffalo, Dawson Counties) There are over 40 Interstate 80 Lakes from Grand Island to Gothenburg open to public fishing. Angler access is compromised on many of these lakes due to vegetation encroachment along the shorelines. Removal of unwanted vegetation and addition of angler access amenities would improve angler experiences. Additionally, some trees removed could be utilized to improve in-lake fish habitat. Goals: Habitat, Access Tasks: a. Improve and enhance angler access at Interstate-80 lakes by removal of encroaching vegetation and trees. b. Enhance in-lake fish habitat using cedar trees and artificial structures. Ownership: Numerous Potential Partners: Nebraska Department of Transportation, Cities, Counties, NGPC Wildlife and Parks Divisions. Mormon Island SRA (Hall County) Mormon Island SRA currently has four sandpit lakes containing 84 surface acres of water, but the potential acquisition of additional property could expand the park by three more small lakes. These sand pits will require selective deepening, bank re-shaping, angler access improvements, and flood prevention. The current sand pits on the SRA need shoreline redevelopment to improve littoral habitat for fish and improved angler access. Goals: Habitat, Access, Prevention Tasks: a. Improve aquatic habitat and increase depths of existing sandpits and evaluate the enhancement of the additional lakes if acquired by NGPC. b. Improve shoreline access with bump outs, jetties and docks. c. Protect lakes from flooding from the Platte River. Ownership: NGPC Potential Partners: NGPC Parks Division, City of Grand Island Sandy Channel SRA (Buffalo County) Sandy Channel SRA is located 3 miles south of Elm Creek with 10 sandpits providing angling and boating opportunities on 52 surface acres of water. Evaluate the current lakes to identify areas to improve depth, lake connectivity, aquatic habitat, and reduce flooding. Chemical renovation of the existing fish populations could be completed on areas of enhanced flood protection. Goals: Habitat, Prevention, Access