Person in Wisconsin is building an illegal dam on a creek, trout population at risk: Police

(WFRV) – Authorities in Columbia County are trying to find the person responsible for building a dam on a creek that could result in trout dying.

The Lodi Police Department posted on its Facebook page, saying the DNR alerted them about someone who is building a dam on Spring Creek behind the 100 block of North Main Street. A DNR Warden is looking to speak with the person responsible.

Authorities provided information that the fine for establishing an unpermitted dam is $1,019 and up to $1,000 per day that the dam remains.

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The release mentioned that Spring Creek is a Class A Trout Stream and if the trout cannot make it down the creek, they will die…

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