I have news releases about projects that will affect access to a couple of our waterbodies. If you fish these waters, you will want to know:
Tree removal begins July 16 at Hershey WMA
A tree-removal project at Hershey Wildlife Management Area, which will boost angler bank access and improve access for controlling invasive and noxious weeds, will begin July 16 with completion in approximately one month.
This project in Lincoln County will open the lake’s shoreline by mulching eastern redcedars, Russian olives, honey locust, and Siberian elm trees.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, for public safety, may need to close access to areas of the WMA during this project. The closed areas will be marked off. The WMA will be available to the public on weekends when no work will be conducted.
Extensive road project at Calamus begins July 15
An extensive road construction project will begin July 15 at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area and extend into the spring. Visitor access will be limited and phased during construction.
Visitors can expect campground closures and delays as some areas will be maintained with flaggers and pilot cars, and/or traffic signals.
Valley View Flat Campground and parts of Little York Point will be closed beginning July 15.
This project will include improvements to campground roadways and campsites, boat ramp parking areas, South Lake Road, Calamus State Fish Hatchery, and Virginia Smith Dam. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be addressed in the project.
Visitors are encouraged to contact Calamus Reservoir SRA at 308-346-5666 or ngpc.calamus@nebraska.gov for project updates.
To learn about Nebraska’s 76 state park areas, visit OutdoorNebraska.gov.
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