BISMARCK, N.D. - The Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with managing partner, Tri-Cities Joint Job Development Authority (TCJJDA), is implementing new recreation amenities at Heart Butte Reservoir, known locally as Lake Tschida, for the 2021 recreation season. Lake Tschida is located 17 miles south of Glen Ullin, N.D. on North Dakota Highway 49.
“To address the increased threat of aquatic invasive species, TCJJDA has constructed three new boat washing stations located at Rimrock Recreation Area, Schatz Recreation Area, and Crappie Creek Recreation Area," said Reclamation’s Dakotas Area Office Manager Joe Hall. “The boat wash stations will be open for use beginning this recreation season."
Additional new amenities at Lake Tschida include a fish cleaning table and RV dump station at the entrance to Crappie Creek Campground, and a new fishing pier at Schatz Point to address the growing need for shore fishing. These new amenities were made possible with federal cost-share funds and continuous collaboration with TCJJDA.
Reclamation also reminds the public that the county-wide burn ban and fire restrictions remain in place until further notice.
“Restrictions are necessary due to limited winter moisture, continued dry weather conditions, and the fire restrictions enacted by Grant County," said Hall.
For more information call Patience Mosbrucker at 701-221-1204. For questions or more information related to camping reservations for the 2021 season, please contact TCJJDA at 701-584-2201 or visit their website at www.laketschida.org.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
