DNR NEWS

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

402 W. Washington St. W255 B

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2748

Phone: (317) 232-4200

For immediate release: Aug. 30, 2007

Some northeast Indiana lakes are re-open for boating

Three of the public lakes in northeast Indiana that had been closed to boating since Aug. 24 because of flooding are now open for motorized watercraft operation. These lakes include: Lake George in Steuben County, and Sylvan Lake and Skinner Lake in Noble County.

The following lakes are restricted to non-motorized watercraft until further notice:

Noble County:  Waldron, Steinbarger, Tamarack, Jones.

Lagrange County:  Dallas, Witmer, Westler, Hackenberg, Messick, Big Turkey, Adams, Oliver, Olin and Martin.

Steuben County:  Big Turkey, Crooked, James, Snow, Jimmerson, Little Otter, Big Otter.

These lakes have water levels that can still be dangerous to personal property, such as piers and seawalls. Some lakes still have water levels that are flooding homes.

Conservation officers will continue to monitor the lakes and open them when safe for all users. Those seeking further updates may call the District 2 DNR Law Enforcement office, (260) 244-3720.

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Media Contact: Marty Benson, (317) 233-3853; cell (317) 696-9812