How to Fish the Turkey River

How to Fish the Turkey River

By Brian Button, Gary Siegwarth and Greg Simmons
Illustrations by Studio Z
Printed in Iowa Outdoors, May/June 2010
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Water Sampling Results

Water Sampling Results

Volunteers are sampling water quality at 46 sites in the Turkey River Watershed, on more than 36 tributaries, and the results are in……

First Signs of Summer

First Signs of Summer

Eight dam warning signs were recently placed above and below the Clermont Dam, and over the coming weeks, more than 200 additional signs will be placed along the 98-mile water trail from Fayette County's Gouldsburg Park to the Mississippi River. The map and new wayfinding signage will make it easier...
Turkey River Water Trail

Turkey River Water Trail

The Turkey River Water Trail Map & Guide is now available for download in PDF format. This pocket-sized guide is also available in print and can be ordered online or picked up at several Northeast Iowa locations.…

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Milling Around: A Newsletter from the Motor Mill Foundation of Clayton County

Milling Around: A Newsletter from the Motor Mill Foundation of Clayton County

Updates on the Turkey River Recreational Corridor, Turkey River Water Trail, Motor Mill Bridge, Motor Mill Trail, Motor Mill Basement Project, Motor Mill Campground, and becoming a member of the Motor Mill Foundation
9th Annual Project AWARE a Huge Success!

9th Annual Project AWARE a Huge Success!

What’s Project AWARE? Think RAGBRAI, but with a splash of ecotourism, a focus on river cleanup, and a whole lot of fun!

Little Turkey, Turkey & Volga Rivers (July 9-16, 2011)

  • River Miles: 88 miles
  • Participants: 429
  • Sponsors: 104
IOWATER Introductory Workshop in Elgin, Aug 13

IOWATER Introductory Workshop in Elgin, Aug 13

IOWATER, Iowa’s statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program, will host an Introductory IOWATER workshop at the Gilbertson Nature Center located in Elgin, Iowa on Saturday, August 13, 2011. During the workshop classroom instruction will be combined with hands-on training as …

Bridge Sensors Installed in Turkey River Watershed

Bridge Sensors Installed in Turkey River Watershed

Two new bridge sensors, which use sonar to detect the height of water under a bridge and automatically relay that information over the cell phone network, have been installed on the Turkey and Volga Rivers. The sensors were built by

Fayette County Conservation Boards 2011 Camping Season Fees

Season Pass 2011: $250.00 for the 2011 Camping Season Gilbertson Conservation Education Area & Gouldsburg Park: $12.00/night with electricity, $7.00/night without electricity

Clayton County Conservation Awareness Network

Clayton County CAN is a brand new non-profit organization and grassroots network with a vision of creating a more unified and inspired voice for conservation and the generations to come.

Learn more at www.claytoncountycan.com, and consider attending the next …

Project AWARE  July 9-16, 2011  Little Turkey, Turkey & Volga Rivers

Project AWARE July 9-16, 2011 Little Turkey, Turkey & Volga Rivers

Project AWARE is a volunteer river cleanup. Take part and you’ll be among hundreds of volunteers cleaning up the river, having fun, and making a difference in your watershed.

Explore Fayette County Conservation Board Recreational Areas

The Fayette County Conservation Boards Recreation Areas are open for the 2011 Season for you and your family to go explore, hike, camp, enjoy the spring flowers, singing songbirds and more.