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 destination, complete with hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and lakefront campsites.
But now, the DNR plans to remove the dam that maintains the lake, citing ecological and safety concerns. The lake would revert to a small stream and kettle pond if removed.
