 The Chippewa National Forest shares boundaries with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and they'll continue to do so. Nearly 18 acres of land in Flower Pot Bay on Tin Mile Lake has been acquired by the U.S. Forest Service. The property includes more than 1,500 feet of undeveloped shoreline along Tin Mile Lake and is now part of the Chippewa National Forest. The acquisition ends a 10-year campaign to preserve the land. Tin Mile Lake is considered to be one of 24 Sentinel lakes because of its high water quality. The Minnesota DNR also listed the lake as a Cisco Refuge Lake. This means the lake and its watershed is a high-long-term conservation priority. Chippewa National Forest is the first national forest established east of the Mississippi River in north-central Minnesota. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.