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#1669 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:10 am
Subject: Dam Removals Out West ld_rec
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NBC News video report: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33951154

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From American Rivers:

American Rivers is the nation's leading conservation organization fighting to protect and restore the nation's rivers. Our national leadership on dam removal will be highlighted tonight during a segment on NBC Nightly News.

Earlier this fall, I took an NBC Nightly News crew to Washington's Elwha River so they could see (and film) our efforts to remove dams and restore salmon on this special Northwest river.

American Rivers has worked for years to remove the two dams on the Elwha River. At 210 feet high, when Glines Canyon dams is removed, it will be the tallest dam ever removed in this country. We were instrumental in securing $54 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to remove the dams -- a project that will create jobs and deliver an economic boost to the area. Dam removal will also open up 70 miles of pristine salmon habitat in Olympic National Park, and revive the entire web of life from mountains to sea.

To bring a national perspective to the piece, the NBC story also features a dam removal effort on Maryland's Patapsco River, a project for which American Rivers was awarded $4 million in ARRA funds, as well as a dam removal success story on Oregon's Sandy River -- a project American Rivers helped spearhead.

So, be sure to tune in to NBC Nightly News this evening to watch this dam removal story. Please share this great story with your friends and family, and thank you for supporting our work.

Sincerely,

Andrew Fahlund
Vice President for Conservation

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Any guesses as to when Iowa will ever see any significant progress on dam removals?

Lyle

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#1668 From: Erik S <laivotais@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:25 pm
Subject: Re: Digest Number 935 laivotais
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Nate,
Thanks for the response. The reason I asked the question is that I am not familiar with the Des Moines River and local geography. Even on the Fox River in the far west Chicago metro area we have a section of the river through downtown Aurora where through travel is not easily accomplished, and would require vehicular assistance for portage - though a group of dedicated Aurora paddlers is lobbying for rebuilding a decades-old (now gated) barely functional canoe chute, and eventually rebuilding the two downtown dams into whitewater venues.

One of our recommendations to the IL DNR is to attempt to educate paddlers and citizens, rather than rely on criminal penalties for those who, possibly unknowingly, overstep some artificial boundary. As I'm sure you're aware, education and outreach programs are more powerful tool for helping ensure safe behaviors, even though there is a cost for such programs.

Iowa is very fortunate to have you on the DNR staff. Keep up the great work. Illinois paddling advocates keep asking the IL DNR to cast an eye to Iowa to see an effective DNR program targeted to river recreationalists.

Even though the IL DNR is backwards in many regards, one good thing they are doing is building a bypass channel in Yorkville IL as part of a remediation project for the Glen Palmer Dam - which has claimed more lives than any other on the Fox River. see http://www.yorkville.il.us/GlenPalmerDamUpdate.php We're hopeful that this will be the first of many such DNR projects in Illinois, and if all goes well, the bypass reach may be open to paddlers by next summer!

Best,
Erik

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To: Erik S <laivotais@...>; "IowaWhitewater@yahoogroups.com" <IowaWhitewater@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 11:12:39 AM
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Erik:

I hope you’ve been well.

The idea of exclusion zones came up in our planning process, which we have rejected. The Illinois experience was helpful in articulating why that would be unreasonable. Iowa DNR is advising against exclusion zones in all cases, in favor of explicit warnings telling river navigators what to do to stay safe. There will be a simple set of signs in what we refer to as the Drowning Zone (directly upstream, and near the farthest downstream extent of the boil line) in the direct vicinity of the dam that are intending to ward people off.

The “Water Trail Ends Here,” sign will be there until adequate portages or physical treatments to 2 dams in downtown Des Moines could be developed. It has to do with our water trail designation criteria… the water trail itself needs to end at an access upstream, unless a portage is available. People are still considered to have the right to navigate the stream below that point, but they need to know that “thru travel” cannot be accomplished

All this said, local entities do have the ability to develop exclusion zones on their own in Iowa , despite what our recommendations may be. Our state conservation officers will not enforce any local ordinances that may be developed.

Best regards,

Nate Hoogeveen

River Programs Director

Iowa DNR

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The new signs make sense from a warning standpoint, but it's curious that the water trail ends 1.4 miles upstream of the dam. Is it expected that there won't be any long-distance travelers on the Des Moines River ? How would such long-distance travelers negotiate the dam?

Here in Illinois, the Illinois paddling community won a battle that resulted in prohibition of a proposed dam safety rule that featured exclusion zones (violation of which would net a paddler a Class A misdemeanor) 300 feet above 31 dams on 'public waters', when long-established portage routes were within the exclusion zones. The DNR is now in the process of redrafting the proposed rule, and word is that the exclusion zones will be shortened to 100 feet, though the criminal penalties still remain, as they are in the enacting legislation (the sad thing for Illinois paddlers is that the IL DNR does not consult with paddlers prior to drafting rules that would affect paddlers).

Erik Sprenne
Chicago Whitewater Association

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Des Moines has installed new 10-foot warning signs 1.4 miles upstream of the Center Street Dam. WOI-TV reported on November 6th that this is a start for increasing warnings to river users at 4 locations in the metro. You can view the video report by following one of the links below.

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#1667 From: "Hoogeveen, Nate [DNR]" <Nate.Hoogeveen@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:12 pm
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Erik:

I hope you’ve been well.

All this said, local entities do have the ability to develop exclusion zones on their own in Iowa, despite what our recommendations may be. Our state conservation officers will not enforce any local ordinances that may be developed.

Best regards,

Nate Hoogeveen

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Iowa DNR

The new signs make sense from a warning standpoint, but it's curious that the water trail ends 1.4 miles upstream of the dam. Is it expected that there won't be any long-distance travelers on the Des Moines River? How would such long-distance travelers negotiate the dam?

Here in Illinois, the Illinois paddling community won a battle that resulted in prohibition of a proposed dam safety rule that featured exclusion zones (violation of which would net a paddler a Class A misdemeanor) 300 feet above 31 dams on 'public waters', when long-established portage routes were within the exclusion zones. The DNR is now in the process of redrafting the proposed rule, and word is that the exclusion zones will be shortened to 100 feet, though the criminal penalties still remain, as they are in the enacting legislation (the sad thing for Illinois paddlers is that the IL DNR does not consult with paddlers prior to drafting rules that would affect paddlers).

Erik Sprenne
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Des Moines has installed new 10-foot warning signs 1.4 miles upstream of the Center Street Dam. WOI-TV reported on November 6th that this is a start for increasing warnings to river users at 4 locations in the metro. You can view the video report by following one of the links below.

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#1666 From: Erik S <laivotais@...>
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The new signs make sense from a warning standpoint, but it's curious that the water trail ends 1.4 miles upstream of the dam. Is it expected that there won't be any long-distance travelers on the Des Moines River? How would such long-distance travelers negotiate the dam?

Here in Illinois, the Illinois paddling community won a battle that resulted in prohibition of a proposed dam safety rule that featured exclusion zones (violation of which would net a paddler a Class A misdemeanor) 300 feet above 31 dams on 'public waters', when long-established portage routes were within the exclusion zones. The DNR is now in the process of redrafting the proposed rule, and word is that the exclusion zones will be shortened to 100 feet, though the criminal penalties still remain, as they are in the enacting legislation (the sad thing for Illinois paddlers is that the IL DNR does not consult with paddlers prior to drafting rules that would affect paddlers).

Erik Sprenne
Chicago Whitewater Association

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Des Moines has installed new 10-foot warning signs 1.4 miles upstream of the Center Street Dam. WOI-TV reported on November 6th that this is a start for increasing warnings to river users at 4 locations in the metro. You can view the video report by following one of the links below.

http://tiny.cc/1cE1b

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#1665 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:36 pm
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Des Moines has installed new 10-foot warning signs 1.4 miles upstream of the Center Street Dam. WOI-TV reported on November 6th that this is a start for increasing warnings to river users at 4 locations in the metro. You can view the video report by following one of the links below.

http://tiny.cc/1cE1b

http://www.woi-tv.com/global/video/flash/popupplayer.asp?ClipID1=4280354&h1=New%20River%20Warnings&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=126167&LaunchPageAdTag=Search%20Results&activePane=info&rnd=54585283

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#1664 From: "Piper Wall" <piperwall@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 2:20 pm
Subject: South Skunk whitewater Sat piperwall@...
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For anyone interested in joining, there will be some whitewater kayakers and maybe canoers playing at the Story City rock arch rapids this Saturday from about 10:30am till sometime in the afternoon. It is possible we might transfer from Story City to Soper's Mill at some point in the day (to do the pipe wave below Soper's).

ISU kayak club folks not going on the Yellow River trip:

If you are interested in the Saturday Story City paddling, you should talk to Piper at tonight's pool session. Some skills will be required and obviously gear.

PIper

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#1663 From: "dancyn4ever" <dancyn@...>
Date: Wed Nov 4, 2009 11:05 pm
Subject: going somewhere warm this winter? dancyn4ever
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Is anyone planning on going somewhere warm this winter? I'd be up for a trip
somewhere south lets say in mid-Feb, when it's sub-zero in the Midwest. Some
friends were talking about San Marcos, TX or Reno, NV. Anybody have any info to
share on either of those two spots?

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#1662 From: Rick Dietz <rsdietz@...>
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:57 pm
Subject: Story City ~ 1000 cfs this PM (photos attached) rsdietz
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Photos from about 4pm today. The bottom weir was submerged but there was good access to some waves at the other - and from either side. Looks like it could be fun!

Soper's looked pretty flat and fast. Onion Creek looks good - about 11 ft of "airspace" under the bridge decking (at North Dakota) is needed for a good run, and that's exactly what there is. KJ and I may try it on Monday.

--- On Fri, 10/23/09, danielsonll@... <danielsonll@...> wrote:

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Subject: [skunkriverpaddlers ] Re: [IowaWhitewater] Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday?????

The Skunk is now at 1200 cfs and may crest tonight. I'll guess that
there won't be much for waves (at least that one could stay on) at Story
City and probably not at Soper's, even by Sunday. Piper would know best!

Onion Creek is probably runnable and I'd like to give it a try on Sunday
or maybe Monday after work (4pm). The North Dakota to Veenker Golf
Course section takes about an hour if there aren't too many obstructions.

Onion Creek is a small stream with some fast turns, boulders, and a
couple broken limestone ledges (riffles). For those that enjoy
"micropaddling" it may be the best paddling in Story County - see
http://amestrib. com/articles/ 2002/04/30/ editorials/ 3996926.txt

The Squaw is also up (over 800 cfs) and a run through the area near E18
will be possible for the next several days, though with the added travel
time it'd be difficult to fit it in after work.

And FYI the ISU AGC group has formed about 60 ft of the slab at River
Valley and will be pouring concrete Saturday AM. They might let you
drive a wheelbarrow if you get there in time!

Piper Wall wrote:
>
>
> South Skunk at 990cfs and still rising. Story City could well be too
> high for this Sunday. Definitely keep track of the gauge before
> travel. Soper's Mill is in at higher flows but I don't know how present
> or surfable the bottom wave may be (or accessible). The pipe wave just
> downstream of Soper's Mill may also be a higher level option for surfing.
>
> Piper
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* jamesbkeyes <mailto:james.keyes@ cox.net>
> *To:* IowaWhitewater@ yahoogroups. com
> <mailto:IowaWhitewater@ yahoogroups. com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:34 PM
> *Subject:* [IowaWhitewater] Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising.
> Sunday?????
>
>
>
> Three of us(me, Bret Ensor, Kelly Simmons) will no doubt head to
> Story City on Sunday AM, getting there around 10-10:30AM.
>
> I know, it's cold, but it's the Midwest and I've rarely paddled here
> without wetsuits and dry top.
>
> Hope to see everyone there.
>
> Email me if we can expect to see you.
>
> James Keyes
> Omaha
>
>

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#1661 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:15 am
Subject: Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday????? ld_rec
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From: Rick Dietz <rsdietz@...>
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Sent: Fri, Oct 23, 2009 5:46 pm
Subject: [skunkriverpaddlers] Re: [IowaWhitewater] Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday?????

The Skunk is now at 1200 cfs and may crest tonight. I'll guess that
there won't be much for waves (at least that one could stay on) at Story
City and probably not at Soper's, even by Sunday. Piper would know best!

Onion Creek is probably runnable and I'd like to give it a try on Sunday
or maybe Monday after work (4pm). The North Dakota to Veenker Golf
Course section takes about an hour if there aren't too many obstructions.

Onion Creek is a small stream with some fast turns, boulders, and a
couple broken limestone ledges (riffles). For those that enjoy
"micropaddling" it may be the best paddling in Story County - see
http://amestrib.com/articles/2002/04/30/editorials/3996926.txt

The Squaw is also up (over 800 cfs) and a run through the area near E18
will be possible for the next several days, though with the added travel
time it'd be difficult to fit it in after work.

And FYI the ISU AGC group has formed about 60 ft of the slab at River
Valley and will be pouring concrete Saturday AM. They might let you
drive a wheelbarrow if you get there in time!

Piper Wall wrote:
>
>
> South Skunk at 990cfs and still rising. Story City could well be too
> high for this Sunday. Definitely keep track of the gauge before
> travel. Soper's Mill is in at higher flows but I don't know how present
> or surfable the bottom wave may be (or accessible). The pipe wave just
> downstream of Soper's Mill may also be a higher level option for surfing.
>
> Piper
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* jamesbkeyes <mailto:james.keyes@cox.net>
> *To:* IowaWhitewater@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:IowaWhitewater@yahoogroups.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:34 PM
> *Subject:* [IowaWhitewater] Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising.
> Sunday?????
>
>
>
> Three of us(me, Bret Ensor, Kelly Simmons) will no doubt head to
> Story City on Sunday AM, getting there around 10-10:30AM.
>
> I know, it's cold, but it's the Midwest and I've rarely paddled here
> without wetsuits and dry top.
>
> Hope to see everyone there.
>
> Email me if we can expect to see you.
>
> James Keyes
> Omaha
>
>

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#1660 From: "Piper Wall" <piperwall@...>
Date: Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:23 pm
Subject: Re: Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday????? piperwall@...
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South Skunk at 990cfs and still rising. Story City could well be too high for this Sunday. Definitely keep track of the gauge before travel. Soper's Mill is in at higher flows but I don't know how present or surfable the bottom wave may be (or accessible). The pipe wave just downstream of Soper's Mill may also be a higher level option for surfing.

Piper

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Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:34 PM

Subject: [IowaWhitewater] Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday?????

Three of us(me, Bret Ensor, Kelly Simmons) will no doubt head to Story City on Sunday AM, getting there around 10-10:30AM.

I know, it's cold, but it's the Midwest and I've rarely paddled here without wetsuits and dry top.

Hope to see everyone there.

Email me if we can expect to see you.

James Keyes
Omaha

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#1659 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:26 pm
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From Iowa Rivers Revival:

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Sent: Fri, Oct 23, 2009 11:13 am
Subject: Recent River News

Group: Water pollution must be stopped (Des Moines Register; Oct 22, 2009)

Nearly 3.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals dumped into Iowa waterways by industrial facilities are causing many problems across the state: rashes on paddlers, rivers with a nasty stench, waters that aren't fishable or swimmable, and possible long-term health risks. Some Iowa environmental groups on Wednesday encouraged state residents to pressure legislators to take water-quality problems more seriously. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009910220361

3.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped in Iowa waterways (GazetteOnline; Oct 21, 2009)

Factories dumped nearly 3.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals into Iowa’s waterways in 2007, according to a report released Wednesday by an environmental group. Tyson Fresh Meats of Columbus Junction released more than a third of the annual Iowa total — 1,338,270 pounds discharged into the Iowa and Cedar rivers, said Eric Nost, state associate with Environment Iowa.

http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/10/21/3-5-million-pounds-of-toxic-chemicals-were-dumped-in-iowa-waterways

Clean Water: Still Elusive (New York Times Editorial; Oct 21, 2009)

Rightly celebrated as one of this country’s most important environmental statutes, the 1972 Clean Water Act has greatly improved the quality of America’s waters, turning contaminated rivers and lakes into swimmable, fishable and even drinkable waters. But even its staunchest allies agree that the act has grown old and fallen well short of its goals, crippled by uneven and sometimes nonexistent enforcement by state and federal agencies — particularly during the Bush years, but even before — and by shortcomings in the law itself.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/22/opinion/22thu1.html

WHAT YOU CAN DO

· River advocacy interest and efforts are increasing around the county and the time is now to demand change and accountability for the condition of Iowa’s rivers. Iowa Rivers Revival is organizing our 2^nd River Congress in January 2010 to strengthen an advocacy network to urge Iowa legislators to act to improve the care and condition of Iowa’s river. Please respond to this e-mail for more information and if you are interested in participating. More information is coming in early November.

· Attend and participate in the upcoming Antidegradation meetings with the legislative Administrative Rules Review Committee (ARRC) and Iowa DNR on Tuesday November 10^th. The ARRC has requested DNR conduct a regulatory analysis on the proposed Tier 2.5 waters (Outstanding Iowa Waters) found in the latest draft of the Antidegradation rule package. This analysis will be published on Wednesday October 21^st, and the public comment period will end on Tuesday November 10^th. This regulatory analysis is an agenda item for the November 10^th ARRC meeting at 11:00. November 10^th is also the date of a scheduled public hearing at the Wallace Building Auditorium at 1:00.

The purpose of the regulatory analysis is to evaluate the cost of implementing the increased protections for 38 waters that are proposed for designation as Outstanding Iowa Waters. To see a list of these waters, go to http://www.iaenvironment.org/waterQuality/WaterQuality_OIW.htm. We need your help to provide testimony to DNR and legislators that serve on the ARRC committee on the value of these special waters. You are encouraged to attend both the ARRC meeting and the DNR public hearing and provide public comment, either written or oral, about the importance of the proposed Antidegradation rules in general, and especially the importance of protecting Iowa’s few remaining high quality lakes and streams. For more information contact, Shannan Garretson, water program legal analyst, skgarretson@..., (515) 244-1194, x 211.

Rosalyn Lehman

Executive Director

Iowa Rivers Revival

PO Box 72, Des Moines, IA 50301

515-202-7720

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#1658 From: "jamesbkeyes" <james.keyes@...>
Date: Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:34 am
Subject: Skunk at Ames @ 165 cfs and rising. Sunday????? jamesbkeyes
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Three of us(me, Bret Ensor, Kelly Simmons) will no doubt head to Story City on
Sunday AM, getting there around 10-10:30AM.

I know, it's cold, but it's the Midwest and I've rarely paddled here without
wetsuits and dry top.

Hope to see everyone there.

Email me if we can expect to see you.

James Keyes
Omaha

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#1657 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:43 am
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Forwarded Message (IWC is an AW affiliated club):

Greetings from American Whitewater

Never underestimate the power and passion of whitewater boaters! If you need any evidence that boaters can fire it up look no further than the recent New Belgium "Skinny Dip for a Cause" Campaign . Thanks to our many grassroots supporters, American Whitewater was the leading recipient of votes for a $10,000 grant to support river conservation.

It's exactly this kind of grassroots activism that enables American Whitewater to be an effective voice for river restoration. For over 50 years, American Whitewater's affiliate clubs, volunteers, and partner organizations have successfully protected, preserved, and restored rivers across the nation. Our community is often the first group to speak out on behalf of rivers, and in defense of their ecological integrity and societal value. Through our Stewardship program, American Whitewater has become recognized as a national expert on restoration of rivers impacted by dams as well as river management.

With ongoing support from members, foundations and corporate partners we can continue and expand our work to protect and restore outstanding headwater streams.

See you on the river,

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AW Win's the New Belgium Grant!

AW Wins New Belgium Brewing's $10,000 Grant!

Thanks to the awesome work of AW's many supporters, American Whitewater has won New Belgium Brewing's $10,000 Skinny Dip for a Cause grant!

The final voting results put AW ahead of the closest contestant by almost 1000 votes. No doubt a testament to the wonderful support we're so honored to have from our members.

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Bill Cross recognized as AW's River Steward of the Year

American Whitewater is pleased to announce Bill Cross as our 2009 River Steward of the Year. American Whitewater annually awards this honor to a single volunteer who has shown exceptional dedication to our river stewardship mission, and who has recently reached a major milestone in their efforts. In addition to our appreciation the AW River Steward of the Year Award comes with a Jackson kayak.

October Volunteer of the Month Presented by Kokatat

American Whitewater would like to recognize Michelle "Mac" Miller as our October Volunteer of the Month. Mac was an outstanding volunteer at this year's Gauley Fest volunteering a ton of time to help us put on the event. She was tireless in her efforts and always met every challenge with a friendly smile and remarkable determination. Thanks Mac!

Let's Talk Creekin'

Our January/February issue is going to highlight our members' tales from the steep, tight, and technical. Got a story to share? We'd love to hear from you. The catch? Deadline to submit material is Monday, October 26th, so start writing up your adventures today.

2009 Summer Membership Drive - September Winners

Here's the complete list of winners in AW's Summer Membership Drive for September. Stay tuned for the grand prize winners announcement on Sept. 15th!

New Online Reservations Coming for Four Idaho Rivers

If you want to obtain a permit to float the Selway, Snake, Middle Fork of the Salmon, or wild main Salmon Rivers in 2010, you need to know about changes coming in the Forest Service permit lottery and launch reservation system. The Four Rivers Lottery is going "green", incorporating an entirely online system as part of our desire to go paperless.

2009 American Whitewater Gauley Fest Presented by Subaru Wrap-Up

Another year, another awesome American Whitewater Gauley Fest presented by Subaru! Gauley Fest is of major importance to AW as it's our biggest fundraising event. All the funds raised at this national level event go back to funding AW's River Stewardship work all over the United States. A huge thanks goes out to all our volunteers that helped out, people who attended and vendors that setup!

ACTION ALERT: Protect Colorado's Backcountry Paddling Experiences

The State of Colorado is accepting input on a management proposal for unroaded backcountry areas on Forest Service land including lands along Los Pinos, Piedra, Hermosa Creek, Mad Creek, Saint Vrain River, Conejos River, Lime Creek, Upper Animas River, Cache la Poudre, Elk River, and the Taylor River. Even though Americans already decided to protect ALL roadless areas in the Forest System through a federal plan in 2001, a plan that has been upheld in recent court decisions, the state continues to push a plan that includes some troubling provisions that impact the backcountry experience our community enjoys. While the formal comment period has just closed there are still comments coming in and we encourage paddlers to weigh in this week if they have not already done so.

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#1656 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:15 pm
Subject: Iowa Water Quality Event ld_rec
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Water Under Siege: The Politics, Pollution and Commodification of our Water (1 Day Film Festival) – November 7
On Saturday, November 7^th the Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) has organized a full day of films and dialogue about water quality, water conservation and water protection in Iowa at the Central Library and the Pappajohn Center. The festival itself is free, with six films of different lengths and tones, from POISONED WATERS, a Frontline special that takes a serious look at pollution around the nation, to a trilogy of short films from the Iowa Learning Farm at ISU that look specifically at the impact of agriculture and conservation here in Iowa. Bagged lunches will be sold and at the end of the day a free Chili Supper and cash bar will be offered while attendees participate in a Lobbying Training program featuring RAISE THE ROOF video and role playing.

For more information about the festival contact Marybeth Gardam at 515-210-7928 or at mbgardam@.... Visit our website for a complete schedule: http://www.iowarivers.org/Portals/0/Water%20Films%20POSTER%20Completed.pdf

The festival begins at 9:30AM and runs to 9:30PM. Films that will be showcased are:

Liquid Assets s Trilogy: Building a Culture of Conservation Iowan to Iowan: Water Is Life, We All Have A Place In The Watershed, Reclaiming Stewardship s Iowans Poisoned Waters s The Meatrix s Addicted to Plastic s The Story of Stuff and Virtual Gallery of Chris Jordan’s s A Realistic Plan for Protecting Iowa Waterways

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#1655 From: "John Wenck" <john@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 4:19 pm
Subject: Middle & South Raccoon River Water Trail Dedication Canceled jwenck1
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MIDDLE AND SOUTH RACCOON RIVER WATER TRAIL DEDICATION & EXCURSION HAS BEEN
CANCELLED

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was to designate the Middle &
South Raccoon River Water Trail at noon on Saturday, October 10, in Redfield. 
However, the forecast for temperatures in the 30s with the chance of snow
prompted a joint decision by Dallas County Conservation and the DNR to postpone
the event until next spring.  The canoe /kayak excursion to Pleasant Valley
Access has also been canceled.

  "When the combined air and water temperatures are below 120 degrees there is a
serious risk of hypothermia if someone dumps their canoe," said John Wenck,
river programs outreach coordinator.  "We need to exercise safety in situations
like these," he said.

"Stay tuned for spring," said Chris Adkins, environmental education coordinator
for Dallas County Conservation, "an even bigger and better event will be
planned."

  For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/riverprograms/.

Media Contact: John Wenck, river programs outreach coordinator for the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-8969

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#1654 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 1:02 pm
Subject: Mississippi River expedition ld_rec
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-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Dietz <rsdietz@...>
To: skunkriverpaddlers <skunkriverpaddlers@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Oct 6, 2009 7:09 pm
Subject: [skunkriverpaddlers] [Fwd: Mississippi River expedition]

Not so much like Adam's trip, but interesting. They struggled through
Lake Pepin last Friday...

http://www.oldmanriverproject.org/blog/

Better to read the forwarded email first...

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Fw: River expedition
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:01:24 -0500
From: Erwin E Klaas <eklaas@...>

I thought you would be interested in this little item forwarded to me
from the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee.

> A group of Canadiens and one Aussie are traveling down the Miss. in a
> home made 'york' boat and their mission is to raise awareness about
> the importance of river protection, management and restoration in the
> US and how it is up to us to set an example that all other countries
> can follow. In short, if we don't get it right, no one will! They have
> a blog site that you can learn about their expedition and follow along
> ( www.oldmanriverproj ect.org ). We
> in Lake City had an opportunity to visit with and host the crew over a
> couple day period and were very impressed by their dedication and
> commitment to river advocacy. They will be arriving in cities along
> the UMR over the next month. Any assistance (hot meal or a dry bed)
> you can provide or help coordinate, I'm sure would be very much
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
>
> Dan Dieterman
> Assistant Fisheries Supervisor/
> Mississippi River Biologist
> 1801 S. Oak
> Lake City, MN 55041
> dan.dieterman@...
> 651-345-3365 - phone
> 651-345-3975 - fax

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#1653 From: "John Wenck" <john@...>
Date: Tue Oct 6, 2009 6:40 pm
Subject: Middle-South Raccoon River Water Trail Designation October 10th jwenck1
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Middle and South Raccoon River Water Trail dedicated october 10

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will designate the Middle & South
Raccoon River Water Trail at noon on Saturday, October 10, in Redfield.

"These corridors are some of Iowa's best places for recreation, from wildlife
viewing and fishing, to canoeing, kayaking, or tubing," said Chris Adkins,
environmental education coordinator for Dallas County Conservation.  The
dedication will take place at Hanging Rock Park, and an organized 8-mile
excursion from Redfield Access to Pleasant Valley Access will take place at 1
p.m. Registration for the excursion is required�call 515-465-3577 to register.

"This is the eighth water trail designation this year," said John Wenck, river
programs outreach coordinator. "Iowa's rivers are getting some attention that
has been long overdue."

  "The Middle and South Raccoon river valley is probably one of the most lauded
in central Iowa," noted Robin Fortney, founder of Central Iowa Paddlers.  "It's
exciting that this trail segment is now complete and will offer guidance to
river users and foster a greater appreciation for these popular rivers," she
said.

For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/riverprograms/.

Media Contact: John Wenck, river programs outreach coordinator for the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-8969

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#1652 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Mon Oct 5, 2009 1:37 am
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ISU Canoe and Kayak Club Pool Sessions

Currently, sessions are scheduled for Fridays from 6-9pm when school is in session. Anyone planning to attend and use club gear should email Chris, Kurt or Piper at: Chris, cjpelzer(~at~)gmail.com, Kurt, kppelzer3721(~at~)gmail.com, and Piper piperwall(~at~)crosspaths.net.

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#1651 From: "dancyn4ever" <dancyn@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 1:26 am
Subject: Clay Hole this Saturday, October 3? dancyn4ever
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Hi, anyone want to paddle Clay Hole tomorrow? Let me know

815 557-9062 or dancyn@...

dan

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#1650 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:35 pm
Subject: Excursion & Yellow Banks County Park Campsite Dedication ld_rec
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Friends,

The press release went out last week, but if you could pass this on to your networks I’d appreciate it. We now have a flyer with map. J

John

Des Moines River Water Trail campsite Dedicated in polk county october 2nd

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will designate a water trail campsite on the Des Moines River Water Trail at Yellow Banks County Park Friday, October 2^nd. The Des Moines River in Polk County was designated as a state water trail earlier this spring, but the idea of a paddle-in/paddle-out campsite came as an addendum.

“It became apparent to us that there was a lack of suitable camping opportunities for paddlers along the Des Moines River between Saylorville and Red Rock,” said Loren Lown, Polk County Conservation natural resources specialist. “Yellow Banks seemed like an ideal place” he said. The campsite is within 150 feet of the river and includes fire rings, picnic tables, and a shelter area. Reservations for this campsite will soon be available online through www.mycountyparks.com.

The dedication will take place at 6PM at the campsite, but Robin Fortney, founder of Central Iowa Paddlers, will be leading a paddling excursion from Pleasant Hill Access (north side of river at HWY 65 and Vandalia Rd.) to arrive at the campsite in time for the dedication. If you’re interested in floating this 4-mile stretch of the river, meet at the Pleasant Hill Access at 1PM—you must have your own canoe or kayak. “This is probably my favorite stretch of the water trail,” said Fortney, “it’s beyond the city limits and offers greater opportunities for wildlife viewing.”

“Primitive campsites accessible from the river are very popular amenities on our water trails” said John Wenck, DNR river programs outreach coordinator. “It offers paddlers greater solitude and the opportunity for multi-day tripping without the need for daily shuttles.”

For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/watertrails/.

Media Contact: John Wenck, river programs outreach coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-8969

John Wenck

River Programs Outreach Coordinator

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Wallace State Office Building

502 E. 9th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034

515/ 281-8969

john.wenck@...

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#1649 From: "John Wenck" <john@...>
Date: Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:18 pm
Subject: Des Moines River Water Trail Campsite to Be Dedicated jwenck1
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DES MOINES RIVER WATER TRAIL CAMPSITE DEDICATED IN POLK COUNTY OCTOBER 2ND

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will designate a water trail
campsite on the Des Moines River Water Trail at Yellow Banks County Park Friday,
October 2nd.  The Des Moines River in Polk County was designated as a state
water trail earlier this spring, but the idea of a paddle-in/paddle-out campsite
came as an addendum.
"It became apparent to us that there was a lack of suitable camping
opportunities for paddlers along the Des Moines River between Saylorville and
Red Rock," said Loren Lown, Polk County Conservation natural resources
specialist.  "Yellow Banks seemed like an ideal place" he said.  The campsite is
within 150 feet of the river and includes fire rings, picnic tables, and a
shelter area.  Reservations for this campsite will soon be available online
through www.mycountyparks.com.
The dedication will take place at 6PM at the campsite, but Robin Fortney,
founder of Central Iowa Paddlers, will be leading a paddling excursion from
Pleasant Hill Access (north side of river at HWY 65 and Vandalia Rd.) to arrive
at the campsite in time for the dedication. If you're interested in floating
this 4-mile stretch of the river, meet at the Pleasant Hill Access at 1PM�you
must have your own canoe or kayak.  "This is probably my favorite stretch of the
water trail," said Fortney, "it's beyond the city limits and offers greater
opportunities for wildlife viewing."
  "Primitive campsites accessible from the river are very popular amenities on
our water trails" said John Wenck, DNR river programs outreach coordinator.  "It
offers paddlers greater solitude and the opportunity for multi-day tripping
without the need for daily shuttles."

For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/watertrails/.


Media Contact: John Wenck, river programs outreach coordinator for the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-8969

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#1648 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:08 pm
Subject: Fwd: Now Hiring! Resort Manager ld_rec
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Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Subject: Now Hiring! Resort Manager
To: Whiterock Conservancy < Whiterock@...>

Please distribute…

Full-time Resort Manager- Whiterock Conservancy, an Iowa-based non-profit land trust dedicated to conserving Iowa’s natural resources, demonstrating sustainable rural land management, and engaging the public with the environment through outdoor recreation and education, is seeking a full-time Resort Manager to be based out of Whiterock Conservancy’s headquarters near Coon Rapids, Iowa.

This successful candidate will oversee the operations of Whiterock Conservancy’s Whiterock Resort. Position requires strong customer service skills and willingness to work flexible and seasonal hours, including some weekends and evenings. Bachelor’s degree, or minimum 4 years office management experience is required; the right candidate should have strong organizational skills to run the eco-tourism based Whiterock Resort. Creativity in planning/coordinating special events and promotional marketing to boost revenue is a must. Taking and tracking reservations and guest check-ins, engaging resort customers, and a providing suite of guest services such as some housekeeping, continental breakfast setup for guests, and guest room preparation are part of this position. Will train the right candidate.

This is a salaried position with a top-notch healthcare benefits package, an exciting and progressive work environment and the opportunity for advancement. A full position description is available here. Interested applicants may call Tolif Hunt, at 712-684-2697 x111 to inquire about position or submit resume to:

Whiterock Conservancy, Attn: Tolif Hunt, 1390 Highway 141, Coon Rapids, IA. 50058

Deadline: Whiterock Conservancy is accepting applications until 5 pm, Friday, October 16^th 2009. Interviews will begin thereafter and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Whiterock Conservancy is an Iowa non-profit land trust dedicated to conserving and protecting Iowa’s natural resources, demonstrating sustainable rural land management, and engaging the public with the environment through outdoor recreation and education.

All contributions to Whiterock Conservancy are tax-deductible. Donate Now.

*We want to hear from you! If you are interested in receiving more information about events and volunteer opportunities, please contact us. If you no longer wish to receive emails from Whiterock Conservancy, please send a blank email with “Unsubscribe” in the title to Whiterock@....

P Save Paper. Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary.

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#1647 From: "jwenck1" <john@...>
Date: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:04 pm
Subject: DSM River Dedication & Cleanup Boone County Sept 19th jwenck1
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Des Moines River in Boone County Dedicated September 19

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will designate the Des Moines
River Water Trail in Boone County September 19 in conjunction with the area's
4th Annual Dragoon River Romp cleanup event.  This is the state's sixth water
trail designation this year, and 10th since the program started in 2006

"The designation will be a great start to our Dragoon River Romp cleanup," said
Andy Hockensen, Boone County Conservation manager.  "The cleanup typically
attracts more than 100 participants."

Last year 152 volunteers removed more than six tons of trash from the river and
its banks�more than three tons were recycled.

"The River Romp is more than just a cleanup, it's an opportunity to get more
people down to the river, and a chance to educate them about illegal dumping."
said Lois Powers, Keep Boone County Beautiful coordinator. For more information
about the cleanup and to register contact Lois Powers at 515-433-0591.

The dedication and cleanup is scheduled for 8:15 a.m. at the Hwy. 30 river
access. Keeping with tradition, the event coordinators have arranged for the
firing of canon that signifies the start of the cleanup.

  "It's appropriate to tie the water trail dedication in with this successful
cleanup event," said John Wenck, DNR river programs outreach coordinator.  "The
folks who volunteer care about the river, and we're lucky to have local leaders
who have organized such a successful event."

For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/watertrails/.

Media Contact: John Wenck, river programs outreach coordinator for the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources at 515-281-8969

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#1646 From: "jwenck1" <john@...>
Date: Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:54 pm
Subject: Dedication Wednesday Sept 2nd Celebrates Longest Water Trail in State jwenck1
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Dedication Wednesday Sept 2nd Celebrates Longest Water Trail in State

On Wednesday, September 2nd the IDNR will designate the North Raccoon River
Water Trail in Sac, Calhoun, and Carroll counties, making it the longest state
designated water trail since the program started in 2006.  The North Raccoon
River in Greene and Dallas counties was designated last fall.  "The trail
stretches 163 miles from Vogel access in Sac County to Booneville Access in
Dallas County," said Dan Towers, Greene County Conservation Manager, and
coordinator for the water trail.

The event will kickoff at 2PM with a six mile paddle on the North Raccoon River
from Jackson Access to Rainbow Bend Access in Calhoun County.  Those interested
in paddling should arrive at Rainbow Bend Access at 2PM�paddlers and boats will
be shuttled up to the put in.  Six tandem canoes are available for use�contact
Carroll County Conservation to reserve a canoe: 712-792-4614.  The dedication
ceremony will start at 5:30PM at Rainbow Bend Access.  If you're one of the
first 25 to arrive at the ceremony you will receive a free IDNR 2009 Water
Trails t-shirt.

"The water trails program has been very popular as more and more are starting to
discover the beauty of Iowa's rivers," said John Wenck, river programs outreach
coordinator for the IDNR.  "We now have nearly 400 miles of dedicated water
trails with nearly 1,000 miles being developed" he said.  More dedications will
be forthcoming this fall, including one for the Des Moines River Water Trail in
Boone County on September 19th, and one scheduled for the Middle and South
Raccoon River Water Trail on October 10th.

For more information on Iowa water trails, see www.iowadnr.gov/watertrails/.

John Wenck
River Programs Outreach Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034
515/ 281-8969
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#1645 From: "Piper Wall" <piperwall@...>
Date: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:05 pm
Subject: Hickory Grove triathlon safety boating piperwall@...
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The Hickory Grove triathlon is this coming Sunday, Aug 23. If you are interested in being a safety boater, please email me (piperwall@...). This is a mini-triathlon, and some of the competitors may be relatively new to open water swimming with hordes of other swimmers. Safety boaters should plan to be on the water at the swim beach by 7:15am.

As safety boaters, I currently anticipate:

Piper Wall

Jim Howe

Greg Vitale (canoe with lifeguard)

Danny Bagley

Jeri Neal

Em Hancheck

Kayaks generally make better direct assistance safety boats than canoes because swimmers can easily hold on to kayaks for some temporary flotation assistance before resuming swimming. Canoes are generally used to position lifeguards out along the swim course.

I would like to have at least 8 kayaks on the water and would certainly be happy with more than that.

Piper

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#1644 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Mon Aug 10, 2009 4:08 pm
Subject: PRP Clay Hole this weekend ld_rec
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Don't forget: River Run Garbage Grab this Saturday on the Des Moines River.

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From: Steve Weliver <sw14338_2@...>
To: prarierapidspaddlers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 10, 2009 11:02 am
Subject: PRP Clay Hole this weekend

The recent rains have brought it back up to a great level. Right now it's at 2400 cfs which is ripe for air wheels and loops. By the weekend (15/16th) it'll be 1800 or so.

If any of you plan to paddle, post here so people can make plans.

syith

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#1643 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Wed Aug 5, 2009 9:18 pm
Subject: Wausau Whitewater August Newsletter ld_rec
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Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 3:42 PM

Subject: Wausau Whitewater August Newsletter



Hi Everyone!



Check out the Attached Wausau Whitewater August Newsletter.



and we will hope to see you at the Rec Release this coming Saturday and Sunday 

August 8 & 9th!



or during the competition or rec boating your choice, during The MidWest 

Freestyle Championships August 15-16th



See you on the Water!



Wausau Whitewater



www.wausauwhitewater.org

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#1642 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Tue Aug 4, 2009 2:01 pm
Subject: River Run Garbage Grab Reminder ld_rec
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Saturday, August 15, 2009 Starts at 9:00 a.m. Join your fellow volunteers removing trash from in the river or along the edge of the newly dedicated Des Moines River Water Trail---paddlers, rowers, power boaters, walkers, hikers, bicyclers, mountain bikers, birders…all are welcome! Even if you don’t have a boat you still can help! Volunteers will be invited to join in a riverfront celebration following the event at 6:00 p.m. with FREE food and music provided by Community Jazz Center Big Band at the Simon Estes Amphitheater. Door prizes will be given away. Join in the fun and visit with special guest Chad Pregracke from Living Lands and Waters. To register and for more information on frequently asked questions such as starting locations, time commitment and logistics of what to wear or bring visit www.riverstewards.org.

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#1641 From: danielsonll@...
Date: Mon Aug 3, 2009 2:25 pm
Subject: Fwd: PRP WOW!!! Great time today!!! ld_rec
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From: Steve Weliver <sw14338_2@...>
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Sent: Sat, Aug 1, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: PRP WOW!!! Great time today!!!

It was great meeting and paddling with everyone.

At least 13 ww boaters. All yearning to advance their skills. No swimmers...swimmers are welcome too, that's how we all learned, no one snagged on rebar, no one bashing their head on concrete, no one with a foot pin... The longest drive trophy goes to the crew from Omaha. What's that say about the need for a whitewater park? Drive 9 hrs round trip for a couple hours fun...then others decide to stay overnight so they can play again the next day rather than drive home drive back drive home again, etc.

The first ww park in IA is going to pay off big time. I can't wait!!!

sw

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#1640 From: "jwenck1" <john@...>
Date: Mon Aug 3, 2009 3:57 pm
Subject: A Couple Shifts Still Available for Volunteers at State Fair jwenck1
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Hello All:

We still have a couple shifts available for volunteers during the state fair at
the River Programs booth in the DNR building at the state fairgrounds.  A ticket
to the fair the day of your shift and a River Programs Volunteer cap will be
given to all volunteers.

There are 5 Shifts still available:

Saturday, August 15th 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Monday, August 17th 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Thursday, August 20th 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Saturday, August 22nd 2:00PM to 7:00PM
Sunday, August 23rd 2:00PM to 7:00PM

Please email me if you'd like to volunteer, or if you have any questions.  Your
duties will include helping out the DNR River Programs staff person at the
booth.

Thanks so much!

John Wenck
River Programs Outreach Coordinator
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034
515/ 281-8969

john.wenck@...

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