(Sac County, IA) — A northern Iowa lake with a long history of water quality problems is looking much better these days. Crews have removed tons of sediment from Sac County’s Black Hawk Lake. There are fewer algae, and the water is more transparent. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says visitation is up by about 20-thousand people. The success story is also paying off in another way, with national awards from water conservation groups.
Iowa Lake Restoration Garners National Recognition
Dec 12, 2022 | 5:32 AM
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