Seasonal Lake Level Change for Michigan’s Hamlin Lake to Begin Oct. 22

The Department of Natural Resources today announced that Ludington State Park in Mason County will, on Monday, Oct. 22, begin the annual process of lowering Hamlin Lake to its winter level.

It is anticipated the process will take two to four weeks, depending upon precipitation during the period. The inter level is maintained at approximately 2 feet below the summer level and is necessary to control ice damage and erosion. For more information, contact the park at 231-843-2423.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the agency of the state of Michigancharged with maintaining natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. It is governed by a director appointed by the Governor and accepted by the Natural Resources Commission. Currently the Director is Keith Creagh.