River Stressor Float West Nishnabotna River WT Golden Hills RCD

Contact

Lance Brisbois
Golden Hills RC&D
402-350-9267 or 712-482-3029

When

Saturday, August 9, 2014.

Program begins at 9:00 am

Program is free, but preregistration is required.

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Where

Oakland Community Center
614 Dr. Van Zee Road, Oakland, IA 51560

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"Stress in the Rivers Float" on the West Nishnabotna Water Trail, Oakland, IA

Enjoy a float on the West Nish on Saturday, August 9th at 9:00 am, as Natural Resources Biologist Jason Palmer identifies and discusses problems that cause stress for bugs and fish living in the West Nishnabotna River. Jason Palmer is a project leader with the Watershed Improvement Program’s Stressor Identification Team at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. He earned a bachelor’s degree in fisheries and aquatic science, and a masters degree in environmental science/water resources.

We will meet at 9:00 am at the Oakland Community Center in Oakland, leave our vehicles in Oakland, and shuttle up to Botna Bend Park in Hancock to begin our paddle by 10:30 am. We will finish in Oakland at our vehicles and be free to leave. Please pack a sack lunch as we will stop during our float to enjoy it on a sandbar. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get muddy and wet. Drinking water and sun protection are advised. Children and families are welcome to participate.

The float time will depend upon water levels, but we hope to be done by 4:00 pm, covering 8 miles of river. Be prepared to possibly go longer or shorter. We will be able to better read the river closer to the day of the event.

This event is free, but to ensure adequate safety and effective instruction, the float will be limited to 20 boats, so preregistration is required. Participants may use their own boats or boats/paddles/PFDs will be provided.

This event is cosponsored by Golden Hills RC&D and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. .

Click on the link below to register.

Register Now! ONLINE REGISTRATION will be open through Thursday, August 7. After that date, please contact Lance Brisbois at 402-350-9267 or 712-482-3029.