Wetlands Deck Built at Koshkonong Park

(The full story appears in the May 10 Jefferson Daily Union.)

Would anyone know with certainity if this was built in a county park, or in DNR-owned land adjacent to Lake Koshkonong? It makes a big difference regarding public use of the wetlands. Public hunting is allowed on state land.

KOSHKONONG —

On Saturday, Town of Koshkonong...built an observation pier and deck in the town’s Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park that will overlook the wetlands and pond area of the newly restored prairie preserve.

The wooden overlook deck measures 6-by-16 feet and the pier is 5 feet wide and 55 feet long. The deck was built by...citizen volunteers...Eventually, a gravel trail will connect the parking lot to the pier.

The construction on Saturday was just the most recent event in the town’s effort to make Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park an attraction for both area residents and visitors alike.

In April, a prescribed burn was conducted to remove invasive species such as honeysuckle and buckthorn...