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Goals: Habitat, Access, Prevention, Evaluation
Tasks:
a. Isolate Dave's Lake from Cottonwood-Steverson Lake with a fish barrier to
prevent Common Carp movement.
b. Chemical renovation of fish population to improve sportfish populations in
Dave's Lake.
c. Improve angler access and parking area to Dave's Lake.
d. Evaluate effect of barrier installation on water flow.
Ownership: NGPC
Potential Partners: Duck's Unlimited, Sandhills Task Force, NGPC Wildlife Division
Cottonwood Lake SRA (Cherry County)
Cottonwood Lake is a 34-acre lake located east of Merriman. 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, along with infestations
of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil. Cottonwood Lake's dock is in poor condition and needs to
be replaced.
Goals: Habitat, Access, Prevention, Evaluation
Tasks:
a. Improve shoreline access with bump outs, jetties and docks.
b. Improve shoreline access by installing aquatic vegetation barriers and/or
chemical treatment.
c. Investigate methods to maintain water levels within the lake.
d. Improve boating access facilities.
Ownership: NGPC
Potential Partners: NGPC Parks Division.
Cozad Lake (Brown County)
Cozad Lake (South Pine WMA) is an 80-acre Sandhills lake located in Brown County. After a
winter kill, the lake appears to be free of Common Carp; however, protective measures such
as a barrier in the watershed may prevent future rough fish contamination. If Common Carp
are discovered, a fish renovation may also need to be completed. Angler access is limited by
cattail encroachment around the lake perimeter, which could be improved with angler
access structures and selective deepening. Improvements also need to be made to the
boating facilities.
Goals: Access, Prevention
Tasks:
