Crossroads At Big Creek Seeks Grant For Acquisition Of Land

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Crossroads at Big Creek has applied for a 50% matching grant from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The grant will assist with purchasing 15 acres of land in the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County.

Crossroads plans to acquire approximately 15 acres to expand the area of its nature preserve. If acquired, recreational activities will include fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, night sky viewing and nature appreciation.

The DNR is proposing to make the determination that the prohibition of hunting and trapping is necessary to protect public safety because the parcel is relatively small and in close proximity to residences, a medical center outbuilding and other structures. Per s. 29.301(1)(b), Wis. Stats., hunting is prohibited within 1,700 feet of any hospital.

The DNR’s initial assessment of the allowed nature-based outdoor activities may be downloaded from the Stewardship Public Notice webpage, or you may request a copy via email by contacting Jeremy Holtz at Jeremy.Holtz@wisconsin.gov.

The public is encouraged to submit written comments on the proposed acquisition by Dec. 5, 2024, to:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 
C/O Jeremy Holtz, DNR Grant Project Manager 
107 Sutliff Avenue
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Jeremy.Holtz@wisconsin.gov or 920-883-7428

In accordance with s. NR 52.04 (2) (b), Wis. Adm. Code, objections about the hunting activities on this property must show the proposed prohibition to be inconsistent with s. 23.0916 (2) (b), Stats., and s. NR 52.05, Wis. Adm. Code.

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