Winter Road Lake Peatland SNA Wetland Restoration

This project involves the restoration of a wetland area along a winter road corridor in Lake of the Woods County. The work includes excavation, embankment construction, installation of excelsior (wood‑chip) bales for erosion control, and clearing of vegetation. Two alternates are provided for placement of the excelsior bales either east or west of Judicial Ditch 62. The contract will be awarded through an online bidding process and must be submitted by the August 4, 2026 deadline. • Perform excavation and embankment work to prepare the channel bed. • Install excelsior bales per the selected alternate, including channel‑bed preparation and brush clearing. • Conduct clearing of brush along the ditch banks and dispose of brush within the channel as specified. • Provide all labor, equipment, and materials required for the above tasks, adhering to DNR specifications and environmental standards.