Construction to replace a levee at the Maxinkuckee Wetland Conservation Area (WCA) will begin this month.

A 27-year-old levee constructed on Kline Ditch has experienced recent failures. The current levee has been repaired many times in recent years, but replacement is required for a permanent solution. The wetland created by the levee will be lowered while the levee and spillway are being replaced. Once the new levee is complete, the wetland will be restored to previous levels.

The property will remain open during construction, which is expected to be completed by early winter. The public is being asked to avoid staging and construction areas until construction is complete.

The project is supported by a Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant awarded to the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Council. For more information about LARE, visit lare.dnr.IN.gov.

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Media contacts:

Rod Edgell, aquatic biologist, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, 260-244-6805, REdgell@dnr.IN.gov

Doug Green, Winamac FWA property manager, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, 574-946-4422, DGreen1@dnr.IN.gov