The lakes experience high levels of nutrients (particularly phosphates), siltation and, with the exception of Corsica Lake, excessive levels of algae. Corsica Lake has lower algae densities. The impairments are due primarily to agricultural activity.

Resource Management Specialist

Rocky Knippling, is the Resource Management Specialist responsible for assisting landowners in the South James-Missouri area. Rocky, who has also worked in the agricultural service industry and comes from a South Dakota family ranch background, holds a degree in animal science.

Mr. Knippling may be reached at 605-280-7768.