Francis Sites Stormwater Wetland Project
2021
Project Partners
Dickinson County Water Quality Commission
City of Spirit Lake
Dickinson County
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Watershed Improvement Grant
Ducks Unlimited
Dickinson County Soil & Water Conservation District
East Okoboji Lakes Improvement Corporation
Okoboji Foundation
Dickinson County Endowment Fund
NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
About
Grant award
$100,000
Total project
$1,359,318
Description
This stormwater wetland near East Okoboji Lake will prevent 78% of pollutants from reaching the lake, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. In addition, the wetland will be used by wildlife, provide recreation, and prevent flood waters from crossing 225th Avenue.
Conservation Practices
