Reminder: DNR Hearing Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5:30 p.m.

Residents are reminded to attend the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Public Hearing regarding the Burns Small Boat Harbor dredging project scheduled for February 10, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ogden Dunes Firehouse. Several recommendations will be made by the Town regarding the permit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has applied for from DNR to dredge the Burns Small Boat Harbor and entrance to the waterway. The dredgings may be placed on the Ogden Dunes beach or in the littoral drift just off the beach. To see a copy of the Town's letter on the project to DNR, to be presented at the Hearing, visit http://www.ogdendunes.net/images/Position_paper_on_dredging_as_of_1-11-09.pdf.

Residents and the public may also make remarks about the project. Remarks should be limited to the quality of the sediment as opposed to water quality issues that might result from the dredging operation.

You don't necessarily have to speak during the hearing. If you wish you can simply turn in your remarks to the hearing officer.