Lake Darling Restoration Project

Program Criteria Lake and watershed assessment and restoration plan Local resources in combination with state and federal funds Control of watershed sediment and nutrient delivery

Lake Restoration Goals Water ClarityWater Clarity  4.5 ft. achieved 50% of time April- September Beaches meet recreational use standardsBeaches meet recreational use standards Healthy aquatic community establishedHealthy aquatic community established Remove lake from impaired waters listRemove lake from impaired waters list Benefits sustained for 50 yearsBenefits sustained for 50 years

Lake Darling ,582 Estimated visitors to the park 12,435 Overnight camping guests

Archaeological took into account: Construction access routes Construction access routes Debris disposal areas Debris disposal areas Construction staging Construction staging and storage areas

Phase 1 Archeological Survey

Hammerstone Archaic projectile point

Early Woodland projectile point Bifacial scraper

Phase 2 Survey of the site below the dam

Phase 3 Data Recovery Started Fall 2010 DNR, State Historic Preservation Office and the Army Corps will meet at half way point of recovery

Lake Restoration - State Funding

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