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South Twin Lake
Welcome to the the website dedicated to stopping the Iowa Department of Natural Resources from draining the natural glacial lake known as South Twin Lake located in northern Calhoun County in the state of Iowa. We are a group of concerned citizens hoping to save the natural beauty of South Twin Lake. You can contact us at: info@savesouthtwin.com .
I've included photos I took Memorial Day Weekend but unfortunately did not have a secchi disk to fully demonstrate the lakes clarity.
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board Investigated Richard Leopold, Director of Iowa DNR. The Iowa board of ethics Investigated Richard Leopold, the Director of the Iowa DNR. Mr. Leopold's connection and membership in Ducks Unlimited created a question of "Conflict of Interest". The Investigation was completed and The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board made a decision on April 29, 2010
Click Here to read the results of the Iowa Board of Ethics Investigation. (Please note the highlighted section on page 2.)
On March 2, Mary Gidel and Randy Gray were invited to present our case opposing South Twin Lake's inclusion in the DNR Shallow Lakes Program to the Iowa House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee. Below is the presentation and narration as presented to the Committee.
Click on images below to view the presentation to the Iowa House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee entitled:
Wrong Lake,
Wrong Time,
Wrong Approach
Part 1 of the Presentation
Part 2 of the Presentation
Please contact your Representative and Senator to express your opposition to South Twin Lake inclusion in the Shallow Lakes Project!
Click Here to read Article - Ducks Unlimited Hatches Scheme From "The Farmer Magazine" 2006.
Question: How many other state employees of the DNR are also members of Ducks Unlimited which places an unequal influence on DNR decisions favoring Ducks Unlimited's narrow agenda.
DNR and Ducks Unlimited Agreement giving Ducks Unlimited 50% stake in money devoted to Draining Iowa's Natural Lakes. Another example of Ducks Unlimited Controlling the DNR. Click Here to read amendment.
Question to be considered:
If South Twin Lake is drained, how will that affect the wells that supply water to all of North and South Twin Lake? Can the DNR/DU guarantee these wells will not be affected by the draining of South Twin Lake?
Quote by David Haggard State Chairman of Ducks Unlimited in a news item printed in the Fort Dodge Messenger on Monday September 7, 2009.
"Anything that's natural, when you destroy it, it's gone. You can maybe restore it but it's never a natural area again...." If Ducks Unlimited attempts to drain South Twin Lake to restore it in Mr. Haggard's own words it will be destroyed and it will never be natural again. Let's keep South Twin Lake as a natural glacial lake and not attempt to "restore" it making it impossible for it to ever be a natural area again.
Admission from Ducks Unlimited's Professional biologist that they are controlling the DNR's Shallow Lakes project in this letter to the editor. Evidence the DNR is NOT spear heading these projects but is just a tool of Ducks Unlimited. Click Here.
Click here to read an article printed in Calhoun County Advocate on August 26, 2009.
Video Copies of the the DNR Forum held at the Rockwell City Community Center on July 28th, 2009 are available for check out at the Rockwell City Public Library.
Barbara Pardo (Regional Joint Venture Coordinator, Transition Information Task Team Upper Mississippi River/Great Lakes Region Joint Venture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MBSP) in an email to Eric Lindstrom, Regional Biologist - Ducks Unlimited & Todd Bishop, Special Projects Coordinator, Wildlife Bureau Iowa DNR:
"... And I will hope along with you that this experiment results in saving two more Iowa shallow lakes from recreational development. . . . Congratulations! . . . "
Go to the Resources & Documents Page for email and mailing addresses for members of the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate. Send a letter or email to any and/or all of them.
- In the public meeting on July 28, 2009. The DNR representatives stated there was no plan or agenda in place for South Twin Lake, however if you read the correspondence between Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa DNR it is obvious their plans are well underway to turn South Twin lake into a marsh.
Click Here to read the Correspondence between Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa DNR (acquired through the freedom of information act)
Click here to find the truth about how South Twin Lake ended up as a silt filled lake!
The DNR attempted to change the natural state of Lake Odessa in Eastern Iowa. CLICK HERE to see the failure and resultant decimation of the lake.
Diamond Lake in Dickinson County - Ducks Unlimited and DNR claim this a a big success. Filmed July 25, 2009
Excerpt From DNR Website: ..."Due to an abundance of newly established aquatic plant growth, Diamond Lake insect populations have exploded," said Gary Phillips an aquatic plant specilist.
Rush Lake in Palo Alto County - after Ducks Unlimited and DNR "Restoration" Project. Filmed July 25, 2009
Big Wall Lake in Wright County - Shallow Lake Project completed by Ducks Unlimited and the Iowa DNR in 2008. This is the result. Filmed July 11, 2009
LINKS (click on one of the links below to go to that page)
Contact Us
Twin Lakes Restoration Association
Twin Lakes Golf Club
Avian CHOLERA outbreak
Other Iowa Lakes in the Shallow Lakes Program
Lizard Lake, Pocahontas County
Lake Odessa, Louisa County
Lake Maria, In Minnesota was a project of Mark Gulick's, Iowa DNR Wildlife Supervisor, while he worked for the Minnesota DNR. These are pictures of that finished project.
Lake Maria "Shallow Lakes Project" Completed
Lake Maria
Lake Maria
Lake Maria's Water Level Control
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South Twin Lake July 2009
A Couple Sailing on South Twin Lake We are always looking for volunteers. Give us a call anytime, or email us.
Call (712) 733-7333 for details.
CSSTL
1404 Durant Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537
info@savesouthtwin.com
