Easter Lake is fed by Yeader Creek which is part of a 6,380-acre watershed that stretches across Des Moines from the airport east to the lake. Over the last several years this popular 178-acre lake has faced diminishing water quality as development in the area has increased.

2 days ago · Yeader Creek runs from Easter Lake to Fleur Drive, near the Des Moines International Airport. Downstream users are urged to stay out of the creek. No dead fish have been observed at this time.

The storm sewer discharges into Yeader Creek, which runs from McKinley Avenue near Easter Lake to Fleur Drive near the Des Moines International Airport. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all ...

During a single storm event millions of gallons of water are rushing through Yeader Creek creating flashy stream flows which can cause large amounts of stream bank erosion. 17 miles of stream bank along Yeader Creek are comprised of fine grained …

3 days ago · Raw sewage was observed in the Starbucks parking lot entering a storm sewer which discharges into Yeader Creek. Yeader Creek runs from the upper end of Easter Lake to Fleur Drive near the Des Moines International Airport. Local authorities have responded to the scene. Allied Systems of Des Moines has responded and is conducting repairs and ...

Free printable topographic map of Yeader Creek in Polk County, IA including photos, elevation & GPS coordinates.

Easter Lake is fed by Yeader Creek which is part of a 6,380-acre watershed that stretches across Des Moines from the airport east to the lake. Over the last several years this popular 178-acre lake has faced diminishing water quality as development in the area has increased.

reduce phosphorus loading, stabilize and protect infrastructure in Yeader Creek, and support a more active and healthy fishery in Easter Lake. Below are primary goals of the Plan:

2 days ago · According to a Tuesday press release from DNR, the storm sewer drains into Yeader Creek. Downstream users of the creek are advised to avoid entering the water, though the department said no dead ...

The main tributary, Yeader Creek, has also become more “flashy” due to high imperviousness in the watershed and urban stormwater inputs. Easter Lake, once on the 303(d) list, now has an approved Total Maximum Daily Load for phosphorus and sediment and is considered impaired for primary contact recreation and aquatic life uses.