Hazel Creek Lake will be temporarily closed for all recreational activities for an additional day on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to allow the City to continue treatment of the American Lotus plant. Plant treatment began today. Boating, fishing, and all other activity on or in Hazel Creek Lake will be prohibited during this time, and the boat ramp will be closed. Hazel Creek Lake is one of the two water source lakes the City utilizes to provide water for all Adair County residents. The Missouri Department has approved this treatment program of Natural Resources. If this process must be postponed due to weather, adequate notice will be provided to the public and all affected parties. The City will draw water from Forest Lake – the City’s other drinking source lake – during this treatment process. The City is committed to providing quality drinking water to all of Adair County and the care and management of our two source water lakes and their watersheds is where that work begins.