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Part of the shoreline would be open for public access and the remainder would be closed to protect natural and historical resources. Officials say success depends on public support from boaters, local communities and stakeholder groups.

Contributors to the guidebook “Landscaping at the Water’s Edge” will be at Calumet Conference Center in Freedom at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 21 to offer practical tips and techniques on how attractive landscaping and water protection can go hand in hand. Coffee and muffins at 8:30. A free event.

Public comments will be solicited after the long-promised management plan for the state-owned property is made public next week.

The authors of a recent book on lakeside landscaping will show how you can spruce up your property while protecting water quality and wildlife.