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Voyageurs National Park has taken a formal step toward upgrading its electrical infrastructure in a remote corner of the park, releasing a Floodplain Statement of Findings for a proposed project to replace the underwater power distribution line that serves the Kettle Falls area.
The proposed replacement would involve approximately 13 miles of underwater line. A Floodplain Statement of Findings is a required environmental review document under federal law whenever a proposed federal project could affect floodplain areas — in this case, the water-based corridor through which the power line runs.
Kettle Falls is one of the more storied destinations within Voyageurs, accessible only by water and home to the historic Kettle Falls Hotel, a landmark that has served visitors and locals alike for over a century. Reliable electrical service to the area is essential for the hotel and park operations there.
Releasing the Statement of Findings is part of the park’s public process before moving forward with the project. Residents and visitors who use the Kettle Falls area — whether by houseboat, canoe, or motorboat from the Rainy Lake or Kabetogama Lake sides of the park — may want to follow the project’s progress as plans develop.
For full details on the Floodplain Statement of Findings and the proposed power line replacement, visit the National Park Service link below.
