Crossroads at Big Creek Ida Bay Preserve sign in Sturgeon Bay, June 10, 2024. PC: Fox 11 Online
STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A nature preserve is looking to expand in Sturgeon Bay.
The Wisconsin DNR announced Crossroads at Big Creek applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to assist with purchasing about 15 acres of land.
If acquired, recreational activities will include fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, night sky viewing and nature appreciation.
The DNR is proposing to make the determination that the prohibition of hunting and trapping is necessary to protect public safety because the parcel is relatively small and in close proximity to residences, a medical center outbuilding and other structures.
Click here to see the DNR’s site safety report.
The public is encouraged to submit comments on the proposed acquisition by Dec. 5, 2024.
Jeremy.Holtz@wisconsin.gov
920-883-7428
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