Lake Darling Restoration Project

The Lake Darling Restoration Plan has been finalized and can be downloaded in pdf format.

Darling is one of 35 priority lakes in line to receive DNR Lake Restoration Funding for in-lake improvement work.

Obtaining the Lake Restoration Funding requires that:

• Pollutants (sediment, phosphorous, etc.) that impact water quality must be controlled;
• Water must be clear (secchi of 4.5 feet half of the time between April 1 and September 30);
• The beach must meet water quality standards for primary contact (swimming);
• It must support a diverse, balanced, sustainable aquatic community (plants and animals);
• Water quality benefits of restoration must be sustained for at least 50 years.

Lake Restoration Advisory Council

The Lake Darling Lake Restoration Advisory Council is made up of community members,as well as,technical team members.

The Council includes representation from the local community. The members will lead the planning process based on locally identified needs. They will determine resource issues, define the geographic area that affects the issues, and then implement a planning process that will help achieve an improved resource and meet local community needs. The group includes local resource champions, those affected by the water quality improvement activities, individuals who have authority to implement change, key movers and shakers in the community, and local landowners.

Community Council Members.

The Technical Advisory Team (TAT) includes key natural resource experts from agencies who have an interest and/or can provide in depth information about the resource including water quality issues and improvement options. This group includes representatives of State and Federal agencies and organizations who have technical and financial resources to help with the improvements.

Technical Advisory Team.

Click HERE to view significant Restoration dates and activities.