NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking comment on a proposal to delist as a trout stream a 14.3 mile portion of the Snake River in Sherburne County. Designated trout streams are those where conditions are suitable for trout and therefore are subject to special regulations to protect fish populations, water quality and habitat.  

Affected portions of the river lie in Township 33 – 35, Range 28 Sections 1; 2,11,14,23,26,35,36; 20,28,29,33,34,35.

Written comments can be sent to Joe Stewig, Area Fisheries Manager, 1035 South Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379, or by phone at 320-223-7867.  Comments will be accepted until November 7, 2016.

(Published in the Sherburne County Citizen: 08/06/16.)