By Louie Stout

The Michigan DNR has announced its revised Eagle Lake access proposal and is seeking public comment.

It’s imperative that anglers respond immediately.

The access, located in Cass County and near the Juno Chain, remains embroiled in legal challenges from the lake association but is advancing slowly. This public comment period, that ends July 29, brings us one step closer to having a developed access.

Overwhelming public support could be pivotal.

You can solicit your support by clicking on the link below. Keep in mind that it may not work from a cellphone and you’ll probably need to do it from a desktop or laptop computer or tablet.

https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters/external/publicnotice/info/-1432928577768747302/details

After you open the link, you can click on the box labeled “documents” and scroll down to see the DNR’s detailed plan for parking and the launch site. To comment on the access, click on “Add Comment” button located next to the documents box and fill out the info requested before expressing your support for the project.

Although this is a Michigan issue, non-resident anglers who pay $76 for a fishing license to fish southwest Michigan should also voice their support and the need for access to such a good fishing lake.

Keep your comments brief and avoid expressing any negative opinions about any other DNR matters.