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July 06, 2026
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reconstructing the aging Net River Dam in southern Baraga County, a collaborative project that will restore water levels and improve the wetland habitat.
Work started in late June and is expected to be completed in the fall.
The dam, built in the early 1960s, and the 200-acre wetlands impoundment it creates are part of the DNR-managed Net River Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. During construction, the parking area and boating access site will be closed; anglers and other visitors should plan accordingly.
Bill Scullon, DNR field operations manager for the western Upper Peninsula, said water levels in the impoundment area have been drawn down to accommodate construction. The wild rice beds on Net River will not be accessible this summer and fall due to the low water levels.
The restoration project is a cooperative venture between the DNR’s Wildlife and Parks and Recreation divisions, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, GEI Consultants and MJO Contracting.
The Net River Dam partially failed in 2022 after a corroded water control structure in the middle of the dam collapsed, creating a sinkhole and washing out a road. Upstream and downstream embankments continued to retain water as designed.
The DNR classifies the remote dam as a low-hazard structure, meaning it poses minimal risk to public safety, property and the downstream environment.
Once the project is completed, Scullon said water levels will be restored to their normal levels and management of the wetland habitat, as well as wild rice resources, will be enhanced.Contact: Bill Scullon, 906-563-9247
If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you.
This summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will rehabilitate the South Unit at Houghton Lakes Flats, a popular spot for wildlife viewing and fishing just off U.S. 127 in Roscommon County.
Boaters in northern Michigan, get ready: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that the Cheboygan Lock has officially reopened.
America's 250th birthday is right around the corner! If your plans include outdoor time up north, at home or somewhere in between, here are a few ideas from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to keep your celebrations safe, sound and relaxation-ready.
If you’re looking for a volunteer opportunity to help young people experience outdoor recreation – helping instill in them a sense of Michigan’s rich natural resources heritage and traditions – then the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for you.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced it will reduce in-person customer service operations at its Sault Ste. Marie Customer Service Center. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, the office will move from offering public walk-in hours five days a week (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
If you were out on the water last year, you might have noticed something interesting: crews with nets and measuring boards, catching and documenting fish. In 2025, Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units completed more than 350 fisheries surveys across the state. Staff completed 225 surveys of inland lakes and 127 surveys of streams.
The Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies will celebrate its 20th production August 28-29, 2026, at the Winter Sports Complex (ski hill) of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
