Cook Lake dam project set to go ahead

To the best of the Forest Service’s knowledge, the snow and rain that has punctuated this spring has not caused any damage to the landslide area next to Cook Lake.

At present, says District Ranger Mike Gosse, the popular recreation site will open as usual at the beginning of summer and plans to enhance the spillway after the July 4 holiday remain on schedule.

“It does seem like winter has hung on here a little longer than usual and I think we are all looking forward to some warmer temperature,” Gosse says.

“At this point in time we have not seen any increase in movement from the mass movement...