Lake Darling Success Story

The DNR is helping Iowans across the state improve our lakes and streams by supporting and working with watershed projects. By making changes in how we manage both private and public land, we can reduce the amount of pollution like sediment, nutrients and bacteria, reaching our water. The story featured below is just one of the many successes we've seen so far, and there's more work underway.

Lake Darling You may have heard the term "it takes a village." In Lake Darling's case, it takes a watershed. A cleaner lake is the result of the hard work and partnership of many landowners, groups and agencies. Read more (*.pdf)

Learn more about organizing your own watershed improvement project

Read brochures about watershed improvement projects

For More Information
Local:
Stan Simmons
Lake Darling Watershed Project Coordinator
(319) 653-6654
Washington County NRCS Office

Statewide:
Steve Hopkins
DNR Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov