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About The Project
The Upper Big Sioux River Watershed Project is an EPA Section 319 program offering cost share incentives to landowners within the boundaries of the upper Big Sioux River watershed to install and maintain clean water practices.
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Education Outreach
Varied presentations for service clubs, hands out sessions for science / environmental classes and clubs, elementary schools.
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Water Information
Water monitoring includes water samples of two points in Lake Kampeska and Lake Pelican, and four points on the Upper Big Sioux River. Kampeska water levels are monitored at the phosphorus treatment facility on Lake Kampeska.
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Phosphorus Removal Facility
Describes history and purpose of using retired water treatment facility to remove phosphorus from Lake Kampeska by growing algae under red/blue light spectrum.
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Natural Plants
Describes sun loving, erosion control and lawn replacement plants. Includes links to plant resources.
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