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Outdoor enthusiasts will be without a popular lake for nearly two years in order for Black Hawk County Conservation to create a cleaner water source thriving with more aquatic life.
Casey Lake has a long history of poor water quality, including poor water clarity, a lack of fish habitat, and frequent algae blooms.
This aggressive lake restoration plan has brought 30 lakes back to life, while an additional 21 lakes are in the process of completion and another 14 new water bodies are set for future restoration.
The state auditor says Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources is violating laws intended to protect the state’s air and water.
Delaware County Conservation was able to complete two major improvement projects this past summer at Silver Lake Park in Delhi. The first project was to remove the old circular picnic shelter and replacing it with a new 24 ft. x 35 ft. handicap accessible shelter house. Garlyn Glanz, Director for Delaware County Conservation, stated, “The old shelter was constructed in the 1970’s and was in need of replacement. The new shelter will accommodate around 50 people for family picnics or other group gatherings. The shelter has electric service and there are plans to have water available in the ...