In November, the United States commemorates Native American Heritage Month – a time to celebrate the culture, heritage, and countless contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. “The MPCA recognizes and respects the sovereign status of the Leech Lake Band and looks forward to consulting and collaborating with them in the future.”Īt EPA, honoring the government-to-government relationship and advancing a strong partnership with Tribes is central to administering programs and advancing environmental justice and equity. There are 44 campsites at Stony Point, as well as a developed boat access, two boat harbors. “Minnesotans know that the Leech Lake Band is a dedicated protector of our shared waters,” said Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Katrina Kessler. Located 14 miles east of Walker, Minnesota on Leech Lake. This will allow us to set standards for water quality that are more in line with our values as Anishinaabe people and help to preserve and protect our water for generations to come.”
Water is one of the most valuable resources we have here on Leech Lake. “We are very pleased to see this key determination finally realized. It has consistently been one of the top walleye fisheries in the state and the MN DNR has an active plan on managing the cormorant population to maintain its status as such. The lake consists of 103,000 acres of surface area and 316 miles of shoreline. “The TAS recognition from the EPA to the Leech Lake Nation is an important affirmation of our inherent tribal sovereignty,” said Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Tribal Chairman Faron Jackson, Sr. Leech Lake is the third largest lake contained entirely inside the borders of the state of Minnesota. An authorized tribe or state must propose any new or revised water quality standard under a separate action which is subject to public notice, public comment and EPA approval. “I commend the Band for its strong commitment to safeguarding valuable water resources and community health in keeping with their tradition and heritage.”Īfter a thorough review of the Leech Lake Band’s application and public comments, EPA determined that the Band meets the Clean Water Act requirements to develop water quality standards “in a manner similar to a state’’ and to make water quality certifications for its reservation.
“EPA is pleased that the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is now empowered to protect streams and rivers on its reservation,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. The 864,158-acre reservation spans portions of Beltrami, Cass, Hubbard, and Itasca counties in Northern Minnesota. Leech Lakes 112,000 acres offer year-round angling opportunities for walleye. The plan outlines fisheries management objectives scheduled from 2021 through 2025 on Minnesotas third-largest lake.
LEECH LAKE MINNESOTA PDF
Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota is now approved to develop water quality standards for surface waters on the Leech Lake Reservation. An updated management plan PDF that aims to sustain Leech Lake as one of Minnesotas top fishing destinations now is available.
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