Conservation Story

As the cumulative effect of urban and rural conservation practices improves water quality, two lakes in the Chisago Lakes Chain of Lakes move toward removal from the Impaired Waters List. The Chisago SWCD’s work with landowners is backed by lake improvement district matches, Clean Water Fund grants and NRCS funds.

Neighbors curious about the work in Byron Dahlheimer’s field across the road from North Chisago Lake liked his explanation. “I’d just tell them it’s erosion control to help the lake water,” Dahlheimer said.