Perch Lake Landing
Project Status: Fundraising
Project Overview:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Minnesota Land Trust have made substantial progress on the habitat restoration for Perch Lake. The restoration project includes removal of accumulated sediment, and a new, widened culvert to improve water circulation between Perch Lake and the St. Louis River.
Now that habitat restoration and enhancement work is complete, the City has begun planning for trailhead and landing improvements to provide better opportunities for people to enjoy the recently restored Perch Lake and access the St. Louis River. In 2024, the City received a subgrant of $156,600 from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support future access improvements at Perch Lake.
The subgrant supported the purchase of an accessible paddle launch and dock, signage, bike racks, pedestrian bridge repairs, and gravel for topdressing the trail. The funding also supported to full design of future landing improvements so that the community and visitors are able to enjoy the site.
Project Update:
The City completed final design in 2024.
The City is pursuing external funding to support future implementation in potentially 2026.
Important Documents:
For more information about the habitat restoration and enhancement project, please visit the DNR webpage. Two informational flyers are available regarding the dredging and habitat enhancement project:
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