
News from the preserves, parks and backyards of Princeton, NJ. The website aims to acquaint Princetonians with our shared natural heritage and the benefits of restoring native diversity and beauty to the many preserved lands in and around Princeton.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Mountain Lakes Dam Restoration Begins

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We went for a walk on the Mt. Lakes property today, only to discover that our usual route is closed off. This was a surprise, as the path on the far side of the lake does not really get very close to the work area.
ReplyDeleteBut I have a couple of questions: are both dams being re-worked, and will the lake(s) be dredged (deepened) before refilling?
The upper dam will be restored first, with a hoped for completion date of the end of this year. The lower dam will also be restored and strengthened. Dredging is complete on the upper lake, and has begun on the lower lake. A map of open trails can be found by clicking on a link at http://www.princetontwp.org/mountain_lakes_preserve.html. Sorry about the inconvenience. There may be some more leeway on weekends, but they had to set some boundaries, and a lot of work has gone in to upgrading alternative trails.
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