If I remember correctly, some years ago this subject came up for debate. The DNR wanted (and still does) to drain the lake and make it deeper mainly for the benefit of a developer who wants to build houses with lake frontage. The lake has always been shallow and not suitable for boats with more than 10 horse power motors. A deeper lake would be more desirable for boaters. Jerry ---------------------- Original Message: --------------------- From: Neila Seaman <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: DNR press release regarding public meeting to be held at Lake Darling Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:30:49 +0000 > > > > > > Iowa Department of Natural Resources > > For Immediate Release September > 24, 2008 > > LAKE DARLING RESTORATION MANAGEMENT PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO PUBLIC > > BRIGHTON — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a public > meeting on the Lake Darling Restoration Management Plan on Tuesday, October 14th > at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lake Darling State Park in Brighton, Iowa > at the new lodge by the beach. > > The Lake Darling Restoration Management Plan will be presented with short > question/answer periods throughout. The Management Plan includes all in-lake > improvements to be done while the lake is drained and sustaining the > improvements over the next 50 years. > > Interested public are encouraged to attend to learn about the future of Lake > Darling. > > For more information contact Rachel Erb at the Iowa DNR District Office at > 319-694-2430. > > -30- > > > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: > [log in to unmask] > > Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: > http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp > > > > > > > > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp