Petition Signatures

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have owned my property on Broadwater Bay for 39 years and the water level has never been this low in those 39 yrs. 6 yrs ago I placed coir log at my shoreline to prevent erosion of my small beach in an opening between my 5 ft ice ridge at the water line. The water line is now 4 ft below that coir log! And over the winter a new ice ridge was starting to form 2 ft away from the current one!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have been on Woman Lake since 2003 and have never seen water levels this low.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The lake water level is low and will only get lower if the outflow stays ahead of the inflow and precipitation. I would like to have a DNR representative respond and explain how the outflow can still be happening at such a greater rate than the inflow with the current low levels if the dam height is at the appropriate level. Lake Minnetonka has a dam at Gray's Bay which they use to slow or stop outflow when the lake level is low and homeowners and boaters can't experience the lake appropriately. Shouldn't that be a goal for water levels in Girl, Child, and Woman lakes?

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I am a former hydrologist with a masters degree in water resources science. I would really like to see this issue studied by independent professional. To me it looks like the new outlet is permitting a much higher volume of flow than the old outlet would have at the same water level.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

It’s obvious to see the outflow of water leaving Girl Lake is substantially more than prior to the new RAR installation. While the DNR may claim the height is the same the width or breadth of it is not. Thus the issue. It is hard to understand why a volumetric water flow study was not performed before construction and then again after completion of the RAR. It’s a simple study that should have been performed and the DNR was negligent in not doing so.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have come to Woman lake for 67 years and have never seen the lake level this low. As a home owner on Woman lake, we have had to add an 8 ft section of dock 3 years ago and again we have run out of dock to access the boat lift. These are very costly fixes and wonder what's next.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I measured water level on my property on 8/1/26 and noted water level down 16” from normal. We received 3/4” of rain during the week and on 8/8/26 I noted the water level DROPPED another 1” to 17” below normal levels. On 7/18/26 I measured water levels noting it was down 14” from normal. Per above, two weeks later it had dropped 2” to 16” below normal. An inch per week! The problem is obviously the dam.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We can no longer get our boat off the lift. Putting the lift all the way down and the boat is only barely touching the water

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

It’s astonishing how low the lake is this summer. Much more significant than a drought. I am concerned for the health of the lake and it’s property owners as well as long term effects.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Concerned area resident.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

It only seems fair for the residents/users of the lake to make a Decision on what the levels of the lake should be, especially if the state is modifying the levels without any notification to the tax payers. The lake is a state owned natural resource, therefore the people paying the taxes on the resource should have a say in what happens with that resource

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have had our lake home on Woman Lake on the east side of Broadwater Bay since 2003. We have never seen the water level so low even during previous draught periods. While the current draught is clearly impacting the water level, I to believe the new dam structure has had a profound impact on the water level and needs to be revised to let less water to drain.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Put the damn elevation back to what it was! Why are you messing with peoples property. We pay very high taxes for these lake lots

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Fix the Lake Please!!!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have been coming to Woman Lake for 40 years and spent thousands of dollars on dock extensions. Never has the Woman Lake been so low. Getting my boat off the lift right now requires manual effort to get it off and on my lift. If no water is coming into the lake why is water allowed to exit.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Our family has been coming to Woman Lake for over 60 years. My parents had property on WL and now my brother owns the property. Also a sister has property on WL. We are very concerned with the water level.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I, my son, and his two college age sons could not push our pontoon boat off their lift. Needed to start the engine, put it into reverse, and increase engine speed to max while we all pushed to get it off.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Been coming up for 25 years and I have never seen the water level this low. Parents have had extra costs.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have had to purchase new dock sections and boat tracker sections in order to use our boat this summer. At the rate we are currently going, we will be unable to get our boat off the tracker/lift in a month, even with the additions to our equipment. It’s not right!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This is a VERY serious issue. The lake levels are extremely low and continue to drop at alarming rates week after week after week. Immediate action must be taken to prevent Woman Lake water levels from dropping any more. Corrective action on the RAR must be implemented ASAP. The negative impact to the shoreline, habitat and property owners must be reversed.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Having been a family property owner on Woman Lake since 1976 this is the lowest water level I have experienced ever. I have had to add sections to my dock and to the shore tracker system on our boathouse this year because of the low water levels. The shore tracker was installed in 1991. Even with the 10’ tracker extension I still have difficulty accessing and launching my boat due to the water levels. We have had to spend thousands of dollars this year to access the lake from our property.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Give me back my water!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Grew up on Woman Lake all my life, I have never seen the lake this low, ever. This has impacted our resort business greatly.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

My parents own a cabin on Woman Lake and I am there frequently.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

As has been stated here....Lake level lowest I've ever seen. I understand the drought situation, but do not understand how water keeps flowing out of girl lake as level continues to drop? Help!!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Getting to old to keep moving the loft out so we can get the pontoon on the water!!!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have a place on Woman lake. THe lake has dropped so much in the last year that we are unable to get our boat to our dock and our pontoon off the lift. We are having to spend a few thousand dollars in dock modifications in order to utilize our place.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I reside on Woman Lake in the Bungey Bay area. Water levels ARE extremely low affecting boat launches/docks, fishing access, as well as swimming and other recreational activities. DNR please acknowledge, etc.!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Bungee Bay-Woman Lake

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Bungee Bay-Woman Lake

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

You cannot even launch a pontoon off a lift. We are missing using our boats and enjoying this area that has become a family tradition!!!!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Concerned area resident.

Cabin on Bungee Bay

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Concerned area resident.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Because of the new levy, the water level has dropped to the point we are going to have to pull our boats out. Girl lake

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We are on the channel. If any more lake water goes out we won’t get off of our lift. Bought 10 years ago. Never have seen it like this.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The water level on women lake is the lowest I have seen it in the 40 years zi have been here. There is an issue with the new Dam. More water is coming in then going out that is not right. The DNR could not tell us what the volume of water coming into the women lake chain and the amount going out prior to and after the new Dam. You need to find that out and note it to all.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Concerned area resident.

I live on Blackwater Lake, which is connected to Woman.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Concerned area resident.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Concerned area resident.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have never seen Boy River on the West side of Woman Lake so low. We can barely make it thru the channel now to access Woman Lake.

No

Concerned area resident.

I work very close to the ladder in question, in my many years of watching it i have never seen the rushing of water that I have experienced since this project finished.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I agree with the petition.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The lakes are getting historically low. Something has to be looked at.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Concerned area resident.

It’s sad how the lake has been completely destroyed by the water levels being so low. I’ve been coming to the lake for 30+ years and this is the worst it’s ever been!!

No

Concerned area resident.

The lake levels need to rise or visitors and fisherman wont come to the lake anymore. You have to think about the effect this has on the community.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Water is the lowest I've seen in 15 years. Very concerned about the lake water level.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Really low water at our lake front and you can see visual evidence throughout the chain of the repercussions of low water levels.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Before the damn or fish walk was done, we could have our boats in now our lifts are empty, and the docs are on dryland. No water never had that problem even during the drought of not being able to have our boats in.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

I’ve been visiting and vacationing Woman Lake and the surrounding area for 30 years. It would truly be a shame to see water levels impacted. Take a look at what happened to White Bear Lake, not that the scenario is exactly the same - but the locals were severely impacted.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Please address this urgent concern as soon as possible! Thank you!

No

Concerned area resident.

The Woman Lake Chain is a valuable asset to the lakes area. For over 30 years I travel to Longvilled each weekend, I have great concern with this new damn structure. Prior to the new structure very little water ran out of Girl Lake, now with the new structure it appears to have constant rapids flowing out which has a big coincidence in timing that Woman Lake chain is at a historic low water level. Knowing we are in a drought, this timing is of great concern and needs to be investigated further.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

If the level isn’t brought back up it will cost me over $20,000 to dredge the resort harbor.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

I have recreated at Woman Lake for over 20 years, and my brother owns a cabin on Broadwater Bay. He is a disabled vet and can n9 longer store his boat on his lift nor be able to launch his boat for recrearional purposes. I have never seen the lake thus low in all the times I have visited throughout the year. Having a science background, I strongly support the study that local citizens & interested parties is requesting to conduct. Thank you very much!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have been on Woman Lake 31 years. Over that time. I've seen high and low water. In the past, when water was this low, the spillway in Girl Lake stuck above the water and no water was running out. Based on my measurements of stains on docks around the lake, the current level is 17" below normal. I'm seeing exposed rocks I've never seen. And water is still running out of the new fish ladder. The DNR blames this on the drought. The lack of rain is accurate, and nobody is contesting that. But, at this point, water should not be running out of the lake. And there are speculations of lost and missing history. I've tried to get public records on the fish ladder project, but so far have been told there are none. That makes no sense. I'll keep trying. Also, the timing of the culvert replacement on 11 seems more than coincidental. If anyone has looked, it appears the bottom of the culvert has been lowered. This only adds up as deceptive. I believe the truth will require a very aggressive law firm and class action. A resolution will get buried in the hands of politicians.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have owned a place on Little Woman Lake for over 25 years. We have never seen the lake as low as it currently is. We are unable to use our boat lifts (we do not remove them in the winter because we don't get ice damage). The tunnel under Hwy 5 is also the lowest we've ever seen it.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Hi, I've lived on Little Woman Lake for over 25 years. I have never seen the water levels as low as they currently are. We are no longer able to place our pontoon or boat on the boat lift because of low water levels. The water level in the tunnel under Hwy 5 is as low as I've ever seen as well.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Long term, economic costs on future tourism for the area were never disclosed. Tourism revenue will diminish substantially thus causing businesses to close and homeowners sales to decline. Absolutely thoughtless. No studies were ever done.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Had to move boat lift

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We live in Longville full-time and own property on Girl Lake. We purchased in 2020. We do not have enough water for our property to have our boats in. We have $20,000 worth of dock and lifts that cannot be used.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have been part of the Woman Lake Chsin community for nearly 50 years and this current situation is incredibly concerning.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

The water levels are obviously very low and have been trending downward for the last few years. It's very concerning to see that while the Woman Lake chain water levels are down, Blackwater is actually up compared to last year. I understand that lighter winters contribute to this, but I feel as though widening and increasing the flow of the dam has significantly contributed.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My grandparents have been on the lake for 30 years and I’ve been coming to Longville since is I was 2 years old and have never seen the lake this low.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This new dam is creating a huge problem for the people on the lake . The volume of water leaving the lake is much larger than before and there's no stopping it or enough inflow to resupply . This needs to be corrected !

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Very concerned about the low lake level, we have owned a cabin on Woman Lake since 1968 and I have not seen the lake level as low through an entire season since 1996. The only explanation is the change very recently to the outlet at Girl Lake. I am in support to the study to be commissioned.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

After the new dam has been in service, I am very concerned with the water lake levels at our cabin near broadwater bay and keeneemoosha resort. We are not able to put in our boat lift, and I am scared to try to even get my new boat to our dock. Something needs to be addressed with the water flowing out of woman lake, I have been coming to our cabin that my grandfather built in 1968, my whole 40 years of my life and it has never been as low as this. My neighbor was not able to use his pontoon this year because it is too shallow. Please address this issue in a timely manner, it basically makes the lake unusable for many of us that have property on woman lake.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I agree with other property owners who are having difficulty with boat lifts in too shallow water and believe part of the problem is the RAR construction.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I’m concerned about the low lake level and the effect the RAR is having.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I am a property tax payer on Girl Lake.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I am a property tax payer on Girl Lake. I own my home but rent the property it is on.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have witnessed high and low lake levels since 2011 on Woman Lake. I was concerned with accelerated outflow after the June 25th meeting which established a new low water level at an elevation of 1321.2 feet versus the previous level at 1322.6 feet. This is the lowest I have witnessed in the 15 years spent on this lake.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Hate to see this beautiful chain with such low water. I hope a reasonable solution can be found.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The lake is the lowest it has ever been. Seems like the water level was set for the top of the rocks instead of the bottom of the rocks. Water will still flow through the rocks until it is lower than the bottom of the rocks.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Thank you for leading the effort to have an independent hydrologist conducted a study and determine best corrective action.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

RAR project implemented by the DNR is obviously caused the Woman lake chain water levels to reach seemingly all time low levels. Water exiting the chain far exceeds the water entering. This needs to be fixed despite the DNR's refusal to admit its mistakes. The removed beaver dams for one.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Ban wake boats too please!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I believe without improving the water level property owners will take negative impact actions to create better access. We have definitely have a less than desirable situation and have no boat access through channel as of 7/31/2026.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have a degree in biology. I've been coming to Woman Lake since 1953. Never seen it so low. The fact that the RAR is still outflowing water-in a drought makes me think the DNR has relinquished its responsibilities.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We can’t get our boat out because the water is too low and fish are dying

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

I have been coming to girl lake for 65 years. My mother lives on the lake as did my grand parents. I hope to own the home after my mother. I have never seen anything even close to the lake being this low.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

If the lake gets any lower, we will not be able to get the pontoon on and off the lift. My boyfriend owns the property on Woman Lake and is a member.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This is more than a drought. Even if there is drought impact, there is a clear solution. The building of the new structure increased the water leaving our lake. The impact of the water leaving is greater than what it’s feeding into.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

DNR should be ashamed of themselves with this ridiculous structural change to the lake chain. You are destroying the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

The lake levels are getting to low for fishing anymore, boats have been hitting the bottom going through the channel left and right. Just had a boat scrape yesterday.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have seasonal property on Girl Lake, Cass County, Mn. We are very concerned about the water level in the lakes and also about water quality since the levels have dropped so much. We also know the lake supports the area wildlife, deer and other animals visit the lake shores regularly, the eagles and osprey for food supply, the loons and other birds also call the lake home. They must also be considered when the lake levels are so low.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Have been coming to WOMAN lake for 26 years and the lake has never been as low as it is right now and it continues to drop! I own a summer home on the lake and this is drastically affecting this lake. It won’t be long before we will not be able to use the inlet where boats are docked in our resort.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Concerned area resident.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The lake level is concerning since the fish ladder was installed our beach area and docks are being significantly impacted and continue to see water level go down.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

I approve of the proposal for the independent study and am genuinely concerned about the lower water levels.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

As an owner of Longville Campground, we are at serious risk of losing business due to the historically shallow depth of our boat harbor

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Concerned area resident.

Baby lake it’s also connected and it’s down 4 to 5 inches.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

The new boy river outlet water flow volume is much larger this year (after the project)

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This is not due to drought. This is either incompetence or the DNR obfuscating the reason they wanted to increase the outflow from the RAR with no regard to the hardship to property owners or the lake chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have gone from no beach, water to the rip rap, to 10’ of beach. Our boats will shortly be stranded on the lifts, requiring thousands of dollars to move them. We will also require additional dock sections costing thousands of dollars.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

MN

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

We have not seen water levels this low in the 25 plus years we have come here. Disappointed that we cannot get into Child Lake and feel those on Child Lake cannot enjoy the Woman Lake Chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Water levels are very concerning to tourists and wildlife.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have a natural marsh beside our property that was home to swans, herons, many varieties of ducks, turtles and aquatic species. We no longer see them. It is dry and growing over with vegetation

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have a lake home on Woman Lake and have great concern over the water levels since the new dam was put in. It is obviously the biggest issue in the water levels since it was built. We are not stupid. Property values will go down , especially on Child where access is no longer available. We need to make a change asap.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

With water levels at an all time low there should not be water rushing out of the lake chain at rate seen at the new RAR. The RAR should be adjusted/fixed as soon as possible. Thank you.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The water level is of extreme concern and has eroded away from our lake shore at an alarming rate.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Prior owners had marked water depth dating to early 1990's. Water depth is at lowest point. Currently marking on dock lost over 2" of water depth in 1 week.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Being a tournament fisherman and a guide that has guided on Woman Lake for over 20 years I have never seen the lake in worse condition. I will help and do whatever I can through this process.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We respectfully request that the appropriate state and local agencies conduct a thorough review of the water flow data, evaluate the operation and impact of the new Girl Lake RAR, and determine whether adjustments or additional measures are necessary to help protect the lake chain while balancing downstream water management needs. We also ask that the findings and any planned actions be communicated transparently to the public. The health of these lakes is vital to our communities, local businesses, wildlife habitat, and property owners. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your leadership in ensuring that science-based decisions are made to safeguard this important natural resource.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Lake level way below the norm due to the fish ladder in Girl Lake; they need to raise it up at least 2.5 feet.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Water levels are so low we had to pull our pontoon and lift out. We are in the river.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Been apart of Woman Lake for 4 decades and am the 4 generation with my kids following to have the privilege of using these Great Lakes. This last week was a hardship that could be avoided and resolved. I couldn’t use my normal access, I tried and had to hand pull my boat through a harbor after it was stuck. I had to use the public access on the north side of the lake which isn’t easy either with the inappropriate boat loading using power(another issue). My family will always be apart of this lake and will continue to take our weekend trip here. I have taught watersport lessons for over 13 years and know with these current conditions, watersports, fishing, and other lake activities will be changed forever. Please consider the opportunity to research and properly evaluate the impact on our Great Lake chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We own property on Woman lake and have noticed the low lake level. Hoping there is a fix to this if it is from the RAR

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

If the lake gets any lower, I will need to extend my dock to use the boat lift.

No

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We are back in the chain on Big Deep Lake but are severely impacted by this as well as Boy River flows through Big Deep on its way to the Woman Lake chain. We are also at historic lows due to the imbalance.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Needs to be filled back up at the fish ladder, nothing has went up this ladder all year, I check it every day

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Added 24 feet of dock and still are having trouble getting out fishing boat off the lift

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The lake level is impeding our access to Woman Lake from Child Lake.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My parents are property owners on Woman Lake and have seen a significant decline in their water line this year. They are needing to spend extra money on more dock sections and hiring companies to complete the work for them.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This lake is historically very low. I’ve spent summers on the lake in the36 years that I have up here. I have 4 plus feet of shore line at my place. Difficult to get the boats off the lifts.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have added 12 foot of dock in the past year and still can not get my boat off of my lift.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My grandparents own a cabin on Girl Lake, and I have grown up spending summers at the lake and making some of my favorite memories there. Fishing, swimming, boating, and spending time with my family on the water have been a huge part of my childhood. It is really concerning to see how low the water levels have become and to think about what that could mean for the future of the lake. I want to be able to share the same experiences and create those memories with my own family someday. I also understand how important the lakes are to the entire Longville community. The lake brings families, visitors, and tourism to the area and supports so many local businesses. I strongly support an independent study so we can understand what is causing the low water levels and make sure we are doing everything possible to protect Girl Lake and the entire Woman Lake chain for future generations.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My in-laws own property on the Woman Lake chain, and my wife and I have been coming to the lake and making memories here for more than 18 years. This place has become a very important part of our family and our lives. We spend our time fishing, boating, swimming, and enjoying everything the lakes and the Longville community have to offer. We are very concerned about the declining water levels and the impact they are having on the lake and those who enjoy it. It is becoming increasingly difficult to boat and fully enjoy the water, and we worry about what continued low levels could mean for property values, recreation, and the long-term health of the lake. We also recognize how important the Woman Lake chain is to Longville and its tourism. The lakes are a major part of what brings families and visitors to the area and supports local businesses. We strongly support an independent study to determine what is contributing to the low water levels and whether the new RAR structure is playing a role. We want to see the facts, understand the problem, and do what is necessary to preserve these lakes and the Longville community for future generations.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

As a property owner on the Woman Lake chain, I strongly support this petition and the request for an independent study of the new Girl Lake outlet structure. The declining water levels are having a very real impact on our property and our ability to enjoy the lake. We can no longer get our jet skis off the lift because the water is simply too shallow, and our boat barely has enough depth to get out. Beyond the impact on our family’s ability to fish, boat, swim, and enjoy the lake, we are concerned about what continued low water levels could mean for our property value. Just as importantly, the lakes are a huge part of what attracts people to Longville and supports local businesses and tourism. If the lakes become increasingly difficult to navigate and enjoy, the impact will extend far beyond individual property owners. We understand that drought and natural conditions play a role in water levels, which is why we believe an independent study is so important. We need objective data to determine whether the new RAR structure is contributing to the problem and, if so, what can be done to protect the lakes, our properties, and the Longville community for generations to come.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

As a property owner on the Woman Lake chain, I strongly support this petition and the request for an independent study of the new Girl Lake outlet structure. The declining water levels are having a very real impact on our property and our ability to enjoy the lake. We can no longer get our jet skis off the lift because the water is simply too shallow, and our boat barely has enough depth to get out. Beyond the impact on our family’s ability to fish, boat, swim, and enjoy the lake, we are concerned about what continued low water levels could mean for our property value. Just as importantly, the lakes are a huge part of what attracts people to Longville and supports local businesses and tourism. If the lakes become increasingly difficult to navigate and enjoy, the impact will extend far beyond individual property owners. We understand that drought and natural conditions play a role in water levels, which is why we believe an independent study is so important. We need objective data to determine whether the new RAR structure is contributing to the problem and, if so, what can be done to protect the lakes, our properties, and the Longville community for generations to come.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I strongly support this petition and the request for an independent study of the new Girl Lake outlet structure. While I am not currently the homeowner, I am a second-generation owner who will eventually inherit the property from my parents, and my family has a deep connection to the Woman Lake chain. Some of our favorite times together are spent fishing, boating, swimming, and simply enjoying the water. We are increasingly concerned about the low water levels and how they are affecting our ability to enjoy the lakes. We also recognize that the health and accessibility of these lakes are about much more than individual property owners—they are a huge part of what makes Longville special and are vital to the community’s tourism and local economy. I believe an independent, objective study is the right way to determine how much of the current water-level issue is related to drought and natural conditions and whether the new RAR structure is contributing to the problem. We owe it to the lake, the Longville community, and future generations to make sure the facts are understood and that the lakes remain healthy and accessible for years to come.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The continued lowering lake level at my property on Girl Lake is concerning. The level has dropped about 4" over the month of July. That's due to more than just the lack of rain. I believe the RAR project is negatively impacting lake levels on the Woman Lake Chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

This lake isn't deep enough to play around with the depths. The taxes have been assessed with previous lake levels in consideration. This changes the property shoreline value and a misrepresentation of what Women Lake has been and always should have been. How can the folks in charge of this, mismanage the water depths so badly?

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My boat is stuck on its lift because the water dropped so quickly. During a freight, water levels tend to fall more slowly. It is difficult to park the boat in town dur to diminished water levels

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I strongly support efforts to address the declining water levels on the Woman Lake Chain. The unusually low water has significantly diminished our ability to fully enjoy and safely use the lake. Boating has become more difficult and hazardous as previously submerged rocks and shallow areas now pose a greater risk of damaging boats and motors. Swimming areas are shallower and less enjoyable, and fishing access has been affected by reduced navigability in some areas. The low water levels have also created costly and ongoing challenges for shoreline property owners. Many of us have had to repeatedly adjust docks and boat lifts, incur additional expenses to relocate or modify equipment, and spend more time maintaining safe access to the water. These are burdens that go well beyond the normal seasonal fluctuations we have experienced in the past. Like many residents, I am concerned that the current water management approach is contributing to conditions that unnecessarily reduce lake levels and negatively affect recreation, safety, property enjoyment, and the local economy that depends on a healthy, accessible lake. I respectfully urge state and local officials to carefully evaluate the current management practices and take appropriate action to better balance ecological objectives with the long-standing recreational, environmental, and economic value of the Woman Lake Chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

As a property owner on Woman Lake since 1989, I am very concerned about the lake levels. I believe a detailed review is necessary and the appropriate action needs to be taken to resolve this issue.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have owned our cabin on Woman Lake since 1989. We are very concerned with the lower level of Woman Lake and believe the increased width of the Girl Lake outlet and the new gaps between the boulders are primary cause. Our cabin is located at 3491 8th Ave NW Hackensack on Bungey Bay.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Navigating through the channel from Child Lake and through Little Woman Lake and under the culvert that takes you onto Woman lake is impossible without exiting your watercraft and having to push it through in both directions. This year is the 1st time this has been the case in the 21 years that I’ve been here. It’s obvious through the observations of many there is a quantity of water exit issue, thanks to those that have taken their time and efforts to discover this additional issue rather than just taking their assumptions that the water levels being dangerously low have all been caused by a drought.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Water is scary low

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We MUST fix h This water level issue on Woman/Girl. The lake has never been lowered since we've had our property on Woman. It's shockingly scary!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Ive been coming here since 1959 2-8 weeks a year moved here in 2009. Bought home in 1994. This lake has never starred low in the spring .

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have been a property owner on Woman Lake for over 40 years. Recent decreases in water level necessitated that I replace my 32ft dock with a 48ft dock. This was necessary to allow me to use my boat on my boat lift. The dock cost over $10,000. Using the DNR Lake Finder Woman Lake Water level database information in statistical analysis of the 1502 data points, the mean value was 1323.31ft, the mode value was 1323.38ft, and the median value was 1323.33ft. Setting the Girl Lake water level limit to 1322.6ft exacerbates the low water problems.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

In over 30 years of every summer spent ok the woman lake chain, I have never seen water level this low. We are nearing the point where our boat will need to be taken off the lift at the beginning of August and we don’t have more dock lengths to move our lift further out and we fear we wont get it off the lift if we wait much longer.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Concern of the rapid drop in water levels on the woman lake chain. Parts of the lakes will soon be impassable. Causing great concern for property owners and resort visitors.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Family has had a cabin in child for many years. This damn project is 100% contributing to the lake levels.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I am a property owner on Woman Lake 3322 Shore Acres Rd NW. I am very upset that this so called project has created many issues for those of us that are on the lake and the problems this has caused. Not only did I have to add 16 feet to my dock which cost over $4,000 it is also causing major ice damage to my shoreline since the water is lower and the ice is shoving lower into the shoreline. I have had it fixed before but the contractor that fixes it mentioned that this was the worst he had seen and it looked like the ice did more damage because the water was much lower. He had no idea that this outlet structure had occurred in the fall and caused much lower levels. The so called project is costing many people on the lake a lot of money!! I don't think this was really thought out except how it would help the fish. Not a good decision.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

675 Walleye Drive Longville is my Cabin / Retirement home of almost 20 years. Unfortunately, I was unable to put my boat in this year until the boat lift was moved further out to the end of the extra long dock I bought. With the lake levels continuing to drop I am now UNABLE to get the boat off the lift despite this. This has never happened in the twenty years I have been here. I have also never seen the water flowing so fast into Boy River.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I am a long time resident of woman and more recently girl lake. Last year the water flow out of girl lake was significantly less than it is today. It is very obvious to me that the flow out is much greater today after the new rock arch structure was installed. Just in the last few weeks the water level has dropped.. I have heard people say that downstream from girl the lake levels have increased.. Common sense tells me that something is not right.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Concerned area resident.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Stop messing with Mother Nature

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I live on the boy river between woman lake and the south side of the covert for the past 10 years the water has never been this low I have not even been able to put my boat in the water this year .I tried to at the beginning of the year and had to get out of my boat on the woman lake side and walk it into the river because of the water being so low. As of the 2nd week of Aug. there about 18 - 12 inches or less of water and dropping daily in the centra of the river and lots of rocks visible in the river that normally you would never know they where there. when I moved here the river had at lest 4-5 feet of water in the river I hope something can be done about this..... where is the water going????

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

DNR targets are based on historic water levels. These goals ignore climate changes that we have seen in recent years. Blaming the droughts similarly ignores that drought conditions have become more common and likely will continue to be so.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

40 year property owner on the chain. Have lived through several low water drought years and am familiar with the old dam on the boy river outlet in Longville. The water flow exiting is NOT correct. Water levels this past winter were off almost 2 feet yet there was a torrent of water still flowing out all winter. Someone made a mistake when setting the current dam hight by a significant margin. This Must be correctd.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

My family has vacationed on woman lake for 50 years. I personally have experience with hydrogeological studies and trained in chemistry and biology. I watched an informative video regarding transfer of water out of woman lake through a step damn that has been recently opened. I am shocked that a drainage from woman lake was created and put into use without a capability to isolate it during a prolonged draught. Inputs to Woman Lake are minimal at best but you are literally draining this wonderful recreational lake. If you were looking for downstream water you should have built a weir that would allow level management. What you have created is unconscionable draining of the lake and likely without public input prior to the project

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

That fish ladder cost us $3k for a new section of dock! 3322 Shore Acres Rd NW

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have been home owners on Woman lake for 12 years. The water levels are very concerning since the new "dam" went in. As a real estate agent we also have heard many concerns from buyers and sellers about home values due to the lower water levels.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Watching my lake level continue to drop is alarming. It has affected the quality of my lake and how I use it. This is not okay and it needs to stop.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Business owner catering to people on the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have been on Woman Lake for 35 years and have never seen water levels so slow. It’s very concerning there isn’t more urgency to remedy an obvious mistake with the RAR Project.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Lake level is extremely low on Girl Lake, due to the current draught and the new dam level, that is allowing a significant amount of our existing water to flow out of the lake.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I totally agree with the description and text in this petition. I have owned my property on Broadwater Bay of Woman Lake for 43 years and never experienced this kind of water level problem! Something needs to be done to correct this situation ASAP!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have had our lake home on Child Lake since 1991. When we opened our cabin in May of this year we were shocked at the water level on our lake. It was far below the level we have ever encountered. This huge, sudden difference in water level is definitely way more than can be attributed to drought conditions. In my opinion, a huge mistake was made in determining the height of the outlet rock archway in Longville. I believe it is a minimum of 8 inches too low!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Lowest lake level I have seen in the 21 years Iiving on Broadwater Bay!!! Raise the level of fish ladder!!! Why did the DNR build the fish ladder during a five year drought ??

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We desperately need to have the fish ladder dam adjusted, removed and rebuilt to bring our water levels back to an acceptable level for everyone!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The concerns raised by residents are understandable, particularly given the apparent discrepancy between observed outflow and inflow. While drought conditions have undoubtedly contributed to lower water levels, obtaining and comparing pre- and post-installation flow measurements would help determine whether the new rock-arch rapids structure is affecting lake levels as intended. An independent hydrologic evaluation using current flow data and historical benchmarks would provide valuable information to address these concerns and guide any necessary next steps.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I own a lake lot on Girl Lake at 1254 Cabin Court. I am in back South bay on the lake. The water is leaving girl lake outlet so fast that the water by my dock is down 3 feet lower than just few years ago. If the lake gets lower (which with any significant drought) even with added dock I may not get out to the lake. I made significant investment for me and my family to realize a dream of having a lake property and now that investment may impact the value of my property and also limit my access to the lake in manner that my property value will become significantly less. Worst of all I may not have access to the lake in the future with the way things are going even with adding dock lengths.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Like so many others, I'm very concerned about how low the water level is on Woman Lake. I've never seen it like this. It's affecting boating, fishing, wildlife, and the enjoyment of everyone who lives on or visits the lake. I'd really like to know what is being done to address the situation. Are there steps being taken to better manage the water level, or are there plans being discussed? We all understand that weather plays a role, but clear communication and action are important. Woman Lake is a beautiful resource, and I hope everyone involved will work together to help protect it for future generations.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

The lake seems very low. Lots of water going out from Girl Lake to the river. Public boat ramp is very low to load and unload your boat!

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We’re on Bungey Bay, we had to sell our boat as after buying dock extensions, very shallow waters

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

For those of us on the harbors, if an imbalance is found as described above, I would also recommend relief to dredge harbors as most will be impassable.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have attended multiple meetings and collected multiple artifacts about the lake levels on the Woman Lake Chain in the last year. I know that this is is not an optical illusion, which is what our MN DNR claims. I also am greatly concerned by the lack of urgency that the Woman Lake Association shows toward the low lake levels on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I, Diane Schires, reside on Child Lake Minnesota and have lived here for over 20 years. I'm more than disappointed with the current lake levels being what they are. I'm signing the petition to restore the lake levels back to pre-2025 levels.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Can't hardly dock the boat, South East corner of girl lake water levels will extremely low , thank you is assigned by Blake groshong

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Been on woman 20 yrs. Water has been this Low! Something is not correct. Did they really have to Mess With it?????

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Recreation use of the lakes using a public access.

Lake levels are down, can't get to child in the chain. It will probably drain some of the surrounding wetland areas as well. Important for certain fish spawning, and waterfowl.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Lake level at a all time low over the past 55years. Too much water leaving and none coming in.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

the Girl Lake level on 7-31-26 was 1322.5. In emails from Cass SWCD and MN DNR they state water will no longer flow over the new RAR when lake levels are at 1322.6. As of 8-1-26 a significant amount of water is flowing out of Girl Lake!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

County Lake (on 200 by mile marker 147), albeit a small lake, has gone down in volume so much that there are mud islands this year. The birds that visit every year, swans, loons, ducks, etc are absent this year. This is greatly affecting our wild life as well.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We own a home on Child Lake , which we paid a premium for so we could be on the Women lake chain. Property value will drop by a large amount if we cannot access women or girl lake because of the low water level. I believe that the lake level number the DNR is using the was established years ago was wrong. And has never been officially challenged. Because the circumstances never required it. Back when this dam level was established the equipment was much more primitive and nobody was around to challenge it. Common sense says this dam is built about a foot or so too low. Measure the inflow and the outflow , our lake is being drained.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

We have been coming to Woman Lake since 1985 and have never seen the water levels this low. Last fall, when Woman and the adjacent Child lake were higher than they are now, the water flowing out at the Girl Lake outlet was less than a trickle. With the DNR's new Fish ladder/ (dam) the Lakes are lower than ever and the water is rushing out into the river below Girl Lake. If no water is coming in, how can the current dam level be accurate? Shouldn't the water stop flowing out, if it's not coming in??

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I believe the rock drainage should be raised we should not continue to loose water when the lake is already 24 inches low

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

There is no doubt the lake levels are significantly lower than point in the past 20 years and yet more is still flowing due to the new dam.

Yes

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Periodically rent a property on the chain.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I have been a property owner on Woman Lake since 2003. I have never witnessed this low of water levels in the lake.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Loss of access to use the lake is causing stress and loss of value on my property . 35 years on girl lake with multiple droughts , this is not drought related . Legal action for loss of property value is now an option I have to consider

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

I own a lake home on Child Lake and the RAR outlet project has effectively cutoff Child Lake from the Child, Woman and Girl Lake chain as it is allowing the river to slowly drain the lake chain do the lower water elevation that the DNR set for the outflow. The river is now impassable as a result, and not a direct result of the drought. The river has substantially lowered itself and continues to lower itself do to the RAR project.

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

The boy river between child and little woman is nearly impassable please do something about this!

No

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

My family has been coming up here since 1945. The water level has NEVER been this low. We have our lifts out as far as we can from our docs and can barely get our boats in. We cannot get through the channel into Broadwater from Woman or into the channel and dicks in Longville to shop w our family in our larger boat without bottoming out. And currently unable to enter boat pool at the resort that we gas up at all summer. It is costing the resorts an enormous amount of business. And if our family has to pay for dock extensions, we will demand reimbursement. Reverse what has been done immediately or we will take legal action.

Yes

Property owner on one of the lakes.

Our water levels are shrinking rapidly from week to week. This is more than just the drought!