| The public is invited to cut certain downed trees at Mississinewa Lake for firewood. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped by property staff. They are along roadsides or in public areas such as campsites and picnic areas. Permit sales begin Jan. 3 and end March 31. The cost of one pickup-truck load is $10. All proceeds will be used for resource management and restoration efforts, including replacement of trees in campgrounds and other public areas. A firewood permit must be obtained for each load at the park office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., daily at the Mississinewa Lake office or gatehouse. Permits are not available on observed state holidays.Wood may be cut and removed between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. For more information, call 765-473-6528. Firewood cut at Mississinewa Lake is for personal use only and cannot be sold. Mississinewa Lake (on.IN.gov/mississinewalake) is at 4673 S. 625 E. Peru.To view more DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov. |