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Today is a difficult day, however, we can not lose site of what we want.

I agree that we need to continue the fight.
Steve Proud

I wonder about the unlikely success if this were appealed further.

It appears that Dillon has focussed on the DNR's long-established mission
to "protect life, health and property" for the general public (including duck
hunters and tree huggers) vs the narrowminded riparians.

In this framework, a higher court is unlikely to overturn the DNR
David

As a long time resident of Blackhawk Island recovering from a 100 year flood record, I write to voice my support for the Rock Koshkonong Lake District.

The RKLD wants to increase the water level on Lake Koshkonong by 7, small inches during the summer dry season. Why would a person living in a flood zone support higher water levels? Because it is good for the environment and helps all who enjoy the lake.

The summer drawdown is supported by the Wetlands Club as they seem to believe that it protects "their" wetlands somehow. I suggest they do as RKLD has done by saving the Indianford dam and put their money where their heart is by building taller rip-rap walls. This would protect them from much more than a small 7 inches as I'm sure the walls are breeched during the regular floods.

Any argument that the level needs to be lowered during the summer lacks common sense. Do they possess a rain stopper? If so why didn't they use it to protect themselves from "invasive" species during the most recent flood?

Koshkonong is a gift to us all. If we need to take this issue to the Wisconsin Supreme court, so be it. Spare no expense.

(Please withhold my name and call if you need to know why).