‘Citizen scientists’ monitor IC lakes through public database

By Vicki Browne Iron County Lakes & Streams Partnership IRON COUNTY — Counting the lakes in Iron County would be challenging: While estimates vary, there are undoubtedly many inland lakes in our area.  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources lists 120 fishing lakes on its website. Remax North Country, based in Crystal Falls, counts a total of 314 equalling 42,000 acres of lakes plus…