Would the channels increase water transfer between the lakes affecting the water levels?
A. The DNR has been observing the water flow since the County drain project started, and has observed the water flow in both directions. During high water cycles, the lakes do not vary more than .03 feet and equalizes within 3 days. Only during a drought and extreme low water levels have the lakes separated and varied their water levels. The water levels only affected by “Mother Nature”, and the Chisago Lakes drainage project.
