Politics & Government
Dredging Under Way at Bender Park
The Bender Park boat launch is closed as crews clear the way for boats to access Lake Michigan.
The Bender Park boat launch has been closed as work to dredge the harbor is under way.
The county has committed $150,000 to dredge the Bender Park harbor this spring while they plan a long-term solution to low water levels at the boat launch.
Details are still being finalized on when the work will be completed, County Supervisor Steve Taylor said.
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The county is also studying solutions for problems at the Bender Park beach, which has been plagued by algae, e-coli and noxious odors.
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