Lake district is wise to appeal

Editor, the Gazette:
The Rock Koshkonong Lake District is right to appeal the judge’s decision. He left many questions that only an appellate judge can decide.

We live on the river and do a lot of boating and fishing on the lake and river. We also have a pier that requires a lot of water to float a boat. A few individuals on this lake would like to see the lake turned back into a rice patty. But the majority who live on the river and lake would like to see at least 7 more inches of water in July and August.

We all can live with the lake level drawn down after Labor Day to a point if it would help the lake. The winter drawdown happens too late in the fall. They wait until all amphibians have hibernated for winter. They then draw the lake down and expose them to elements and they perish. It either has to happen earlier or not draw down the lake as much.

But the most important part is that we property owners aren’t the only ones who use the lake. It would benefit all users who enjoy this body of water. So many people come here from all over to use the water for so many different activities, and our migrating friends stop here in the fall and spring and rest for a while. It’s a pleasure to watch all of them enjoy this beautiful water system.

ROBERT HOLTY
Edgerton