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[Harold]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hedgefield WMA Temporarily Closed to Public Access

LINCOLN, Neb. – Hedgefield Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is closed temporarily to public access because of dam and lake rehabilitation projects, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The WMA, east of Hickman in Lancaster County, is expected to be closed until the summer of 2010 to protect the public from construction hazards. The entire property, including the land, lake and parking areas, is closed.
Hedgefield Lake dam, built in the early 1960s, was upgraded recently to meet current standards. Work included replacing the outlet pipe, adding an additional spillway and increasing the flood storage capacity.

The Commission now will complete an in-lake aquatic rehabilitation project. This includes deepening of the lake, enhancement of aquatic habitat, improved angler access, and construction of a boat ramp. The lake will be restocked with largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.

Contact Larry Pape at larry.pape@nebraska.gov or (402) 471-7655 for more information.

Beyond BOW Scuba Diving Workshop Scheduled

LINCOLN, Neb. – A Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman scuba diving workshop is scheduled for Nov. 8 in Lincoln, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Husker Divers is conducting the 5 p.m. workshop, which is open for women and girls age 10 and older who want to try scuba diving. Participants will dive in an indoor pool under the supervision of a qualified professional.

The cost is $15. All participants must register by contacting Husker Divers at (402) 420-6338 or Huskerdivers@prodigy.net.

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