DNR Plans Drawdown of Collins Marsh in Reedsville

The Department of Natural Resources has announced that they plan to drain the main water body in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area  in Reedsville this summer by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown will improve wildlife habitat. The drawdown also will allow much needed work on the existing berm and concrete portions of the dam as well as the gates used to manage water levels. While the drawdown is expected to temporarily affect hunting opportunities this fall, it will help ensure quality hunting conditions for years to come. The Collins Marsh Wildlife Area is a 4,200-acre property and is managed by the Department of Natural Resources primarily for wetland wildlife.