Martin County/Fox Lake DNR WMA Acquisition
The Lorenz parcel, highest priority within the core habitat area Caron WMA, was selected to expand enhancement, restoration and acquisition activities. Local source native plant materials will be incorporated in the restoration of prairie, wetland and riparian habitats.
The Fox Lake Conservation League (FLCL)worked with the MN DNR to indentify this parcel to acquire. The parcel
went through the MN DNR LAM Staff and received all necessary approvals to acquire. We then worked with the
Conservation Fund (TCF) as the family wanted to sell immediately . TCF purchased from the estate and then FLCL
purchased from TCF. FLCL hired apprasial, land survey crews, and purchased this from a willing land owner. This
parcel was previously cropland and wetland restoration and grassland restoration plans were completed. We
worked with DNR Staff, and USFWS private lands biologist to develop the full plan. DNR Staff selected forbs and
grassland seeds to plant on the restoration. This land was then conveyed to the MN DNR with FLCL paying all real
estate taxes during the 4 year restoration. The parcel is now part of the Caron WMA and long term management
will be completed by the MN DNR.
$1,000,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Fox Lake Conservation League, Inc. to acquire land in fee and restore strategic prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.
Fox Lake Conservation League, Inc.