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Meeting to Discuss Lake of the Hills Water Quality Plan
Iowa Ag Connection - 04/28/2016
Iowans interested in the results of a DNR study to improve water quality in Scott County's Lake of the Hills can attend a meeting May 5. Citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and ideas to improve the lake to the meeting for discussion.
Lake of the Hills is on the state's list of impaired waters for high levels of algae and low water clarity. The current study, or DNR water quality improvement plan, shows how these problems are caused by too much phosphorus in the lake. The problems impact
recreation on the lake and aquatic life.
The plan explores the amounts and sources of phosphorus entering the lake, and offers potential solutions to reduce those levels and work toward fixing the problem. The document is designed as a guide for local resource agencies, partners, stakeholders and
residents to improve the lake. Staff from DNR's Watershed Improvement Program will be on hand to answer questions.
The May 5 meeting will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Grass Public Safety Building, 606 W. Mayne St. in Blue Grass.
After gathering Iowans' comments, the DNR will forward the final plan, also called by its technical name of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
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