Crissy Lake Dam Modifications EAW

Project summary

The Pomme de Terre River Association is proposing a multi-component project to restore the hydrology and natural habitats of the Pomme de Terre River through Crissy Lake in the city of Morris, Minnesota. The project components include removal of the Crissy Lake Dam, installation of two rock arch rapids to replace the existing structure, and channel restoration extending from the existing dam to the upstream end of Crissy Lake.

Environmental Assessment Worksheet

The DNR, as the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for environmental review of the project, is accepting comments on the EAW.

Documents

Public comment period

The EAW was published in the June 16, 2026, edition of the EQB Monitor. A 30-day public review and comment period will be open from June 16, 2026, until 4:30 p.m. July 15, 2026.

A hard copy of the EAW may be requested by calling 651-259-5101 and is available for public review at the following libraries:

Comments must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

  • Online at Public Comments for Crissy Lake Dam Modifications EAW; or

  • Mailed comments should be sent to the attention of, EAW Project Manager, Environmental Review Unit, Ecological and Water Resources Division, Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155.

Anyone providing a mailing address or submitting online comments will receive a copy of the subsequent decision document, which will include responses to comments. Because all comments and related information are part of the public record for this environmental review, commenters’ names and email or postal addresses will be published and publicly available as they appear in the materials commenters submit.

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