Wild swimmers in Iowa will benefit from a $10 million boost to help improve the quality of popular swimming spots in 2025. The money, which comes from a combination of state funding and local investment aims to tackle issues like pollution and lack of recreational facilities at some sites.
Projects like the $3.58 million restoration of McKinley Lake in Union County aim to increase safety and accessibility for wild swimmers and other visitors, removing excess sediment and restoring the coastline.
