1. Lake Darling Restoration Project

2. 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

4. 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

5. Lake Darling 2006 - 2008 180,582 Estimated visitors to the park 12,435 Overnight camping guests

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

7. Phase 1 Archeological Survey

8. Hammerstone Archaic projectile point

9. Early Woodland projectile point Bifacial scraper

11. Phase 2 Survey of the site below the dam

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

16. Lake Restoration - State Funding

17. For more information…www.iowadnr.gov/water/lakerestoration/ Mike McGhee 515-281-6281 mike.mcghee@dnr.iowa.gov Mike McGhee 515-281-6281 mike.mcghee@dnr.iowa.gov George Antoniou 515-281-8042 george.antoniou@dnr.iowa.gov