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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *June 23, 2025
*Contact: *Nancy Frost, DNR Wildlife Biologist
[email protected] or 608-225-7362*
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DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs
On Bakken’s Pond 

 

Bakken's Pont under a blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

The dike at Bakken’s Pond needs additional repairs after winter heaving and high water levels this spring. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will allow water levels in Bakken's Pond in Sauk County to ebb and flow with the Lower Wisconsin River system to allow for ongoing repairs on the dike. The repairs are a continuation of last year’s reconstruction of the dike.

“The dike at Bakken’s Pond is in need of additional repairs after winter heaving and high-water levels this spring,” said Nancy Frost, Wisconsin DNR wildlife biologist. “We currently do not know the date of completion, but completing this project quickly is a priority.”

Allowing water levels to ebb and flow with the larger river system allows for repair work without drastically impacting the species that use the pond. Depending on the time of year when work is completed, staff will check that raising water levels will have minimal effect on species’ life cycles. If so, water levels will be allowed to rise to full pond status.

To learn more about Bakken's Pond, visit the Wisconsin DNR's website [ [link removed] ]. 







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