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| − | The water clarity of Silver Lake is a major concern. Below is historical data, courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy | + | The water clarity of Silver Lake is a major concern. Below is historical data, courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy]. Note the improvement through 1990, and the marked deterioration since. |
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| − | Below is an image of the convergence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers. One can clearly see the sediment from the Minnesota meeting the clearer waters of the Mississippi. | + | Below is an image of the convergence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers. One can clearly see the sediment from the Minnesota meeting the clearer waters of the Mississippi. |
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| + | ''Photo courtesy of [mailto:naturesgardenLLC@centurylink.net Dorothy Pedersen].'' | ||
Latest revision as of 13:46, 9 March 2017
The water clarity of Silver Lake is a major concern. Below is historical data, courtesy of Dorothy. Note the improvement through 1990, and the marked deterioration since.
| Year | Water Clarity |
| 1975 | 1.12 meters (44" down) |
| 1985 | 2.47 meters |
| 1990 | 1.63 meters |
| 1995 | 1.35 meters |
| 2000 | .47 meters (18") |
| 2005 | .71 meters |
| 2008 | .48 meters |
| 2015 | .30 |
Below is an image of the convergence of the Mississippi and the Minnesota Rivers. One can clearly see the sediment from the Minnesota meeting the clearer waters of the Mississippi.
Photo courtesy of Dorothy Pedersen.
