Beyond creating a family fishing spot, the ponds also hold back erosion from Lake Darling.
"It means soil is staying where it's supposed to be," Wright said.
One of his ponds is the largest installed by the Lake Darling watershed project.
Before, it was just a big ditch, not farmable ground, Wright said. However, funding form the project made
the pond possible.
"It would have been hard for me to afford to do it without government help," Wright said.
In addition to the lake's benefits, Wright is seeing cost savings from nutrient management and
total no-till practices.
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Stan Simmons, Lake Darling watershed project coordinator, can help landowners
Stan Simmons, Lake Darling watershed project coordinator, can help landowners install conservation practices to help preserve the lake for future generations.
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For More Information
Local:
Stan Simmons
Lake Darling Watershed Project Coordinator
(319) 653-6654
Washington County NRCS Office
Statewide:
Steve Hopkins
DNR Watershed Improvement Program Grants Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov
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