Water Clarity
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Jump to navigationJump to searchThe water clarity of Silver Lake is a major concern. Below is historical data, courtesy of Dorothy Pedersen. 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.
