‘Don’t Drain Our Lake’: Michigan Residents Battle State Plan to Remove Trout Lake Dam

Locals rally to save beloved Gladwin County lake, accusing DNR of choosing grant money over community and wildlife preservation.

Apr 14, 2025

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GLADWIN COUNTY, Mich. — A passionate group of Michigan residents is fighting to save a treasured local lake from being drained by the state.

Trout Lake, a 25-acre lake in Gladwin County, was originally developed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the 1960s to support a trout fishery. Over time, it became a popular rustic camping des…

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