Lake Monroe White Trail

The floodplain of Lake Monroe is contained in theConservation area. Wetlands make up 94 percent of the area. This provides flood protection and protects the water quality. It protects the fish and the habitat. The majority of the natural communities are floodplain marsh/wet prairie and floodplain swamp/forest. Native Americans hunted and fished in the area. The western portion of the area is now named after Minnie Beck Kratzert, who owned the property until 1987.