By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
A new lake is coming to Caldwell County in the future, and an event this weekend will give people a chance to voice what they would like to see at it.
The Little Creek Reservoir Project broke ground in 2021 and is expected to open in the next few years east of Hamilton.
Missouri Department of Conservation spokesman Bill Graham says the department is assisting with the project, and will be helping manage the fish and wildlife at the new lake.
"We'll be there to provide help with fish and wildlife management on this project, it's a 344-acre lake but it's 700 acres overall," Graham tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So, we'll be there to advise and assist with any kind of fish and wildlife management."
Graham says the department will also help the Caldwell County Commission establish native prairie plants.
Graham says establishing these prairie plants around the lake will help give a look at what northwest Missouri used to look like, and says at the event MDC staff will be showing off what they will be doing.
"I know our staff at this meeting is going to have some displays about that, how they will establish the native prairie plants and how they will control any invasive species that come up while those plains are being established," Graham explains.
Graham says this event will allow everyone to voice what they would like to see at the new lake
"It's just a chance for people to say you know when this is done, these are the kinds of things I'd like to do out at this public project," Graham says
The event will take place on Saturday March 5th at the Polo Community Center from 2 to 5pm. Attendees will see exhibits, activities, and opportunities to give input on the project.