It’s ‘dirt season’ on Lake Lanier. How sediment causes problems and what you can do about it - Gainesville Times

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It’s ‘dirt season’ on Lake Lanier. How sediment causes problems and what you can do about it

Lake Lanier is muddy Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Longwood Park following recent heavy rains. Lake Lanier is entering "dirt season" from winter into spring when there is the highest level of erosion and sedimentation going into the lake. - photo by Scott Rogers

02052022 LAKE 1.jpg — Lake Lanier is muddy Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at Longwood Park following recent heavy rains. Lake Lanier is entering "dirt season" from winter into spring when there is the highest level of erosion and sedimentation going into the lake. - photo by Scott Rogers

When rain hits the ground, it has to go somewhere, and usually that destination is a water source, such as a creek or stream.