Eagle lake Park project

Eagle Lake Park is near Frazee in Becker County and was experiencing some erosion near the boat ramp and swimming area.  The sandy bank to the swimming area was being eroded through foot traffic down to the lake.  Water runoff from uphill was cutting away at the bank.  Snowmobile and 4-Wheeler activity during the winter removed vegetation and eroded bank.  As well as the adverse water quality concerns, the picnic shelter was being jeopardized.  The boat ramp asphalt is coming apart and eroding with big holes, making it unstable.  It is the only access to Eagle Lake .   

Phase I, Shoreline Erosion project was begun on June 1 when a construction contractor with a tracked swing backhoe was hired and moved on to the site to begin work.  The bank was shaped; large rock was placed at the base of the bank to act as a physical barrier for foot traffic and toe protection.  Top soil was then spread over the bank so that native grasses and forbs could be planted into proper soil.  On June 2^nd Sentence to Serve from Becker County arrived and assisted with raking the area to bury seed and staking the straw erosion blanket to the bank.  They also assisted with putting in a split rail fence and planting Hansen’s Hedge Rose in front of the fence as well as laying fabric down over the row of roses.  A beautiful, hopefully non destructible set of rock steps were completed.  These were the most expensive part of the project, but should last a long time.  Railings were constructed to keep the public off the seeded area.  

There was increased use of the park due to the T.V. spots and news article and less vandalism as people are now watching the park.  About $3,800 was raised from fundraisers,  Arvig Telephone Company and TIP.  Phase 2 will be the boat ramp for 2006.  The ramp has been temporarily fixed but money will have to be raised to permanently fix the boat ramp.

Before Phase I Pictures:

During Phase I Pictures:

After Phase I Pictures:

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