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Lower the lake? Corps discusses Detroit drawdown at public meetings

Detroit Lake was in peak form on May 31, with virtually a full pool and the marinas doing a fine business. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning a 2026 winter drawdown of the lake to improve fish passage. James Day & @adwadw/123.RD.com

About 20 Detroit-area residents as well as a healthy cadre of about 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees gathered Saturday, May 31 at Detroit City Hall to discuss Detroit Lake and possible change...

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