Pelican Rapids Landowners Oppose Commercial Campground Project

Landowners in Pelican Rapids are uniting to oppose a proposed 26-unit commercial campground on Grove Lake in Otter Tail County, owned by Joseph Clauson. Their concerns focus on environmental issues, including nearby bald eagle nests and the threat of zebra mussel infestation. Under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, specific restrictions apply to construction near eagle nests. Some residents, who have lived in the area for decades, fear the project will disrupt the peaceful community. They are considering legal action if the project is approved by the Otter Tail County Commission.