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Big Spring Trout Hatchery Stocking Schedule

Big Spring Trout Hatchery Stocking Schedule

Big Spring Trout Hatchery Stocking Schedule (PDF)
Annual Report of the State Geologist

Annual Report of the State Geologist

The Iowa Geological and Water Survey is an indispensable partner in the Turkey River Watershed Alliance, allowing those of us in the Turkey River Watershed to implement water quality monitoring and assessment, complete GIS analysis, participate in outreach activities and programs …

Iowa Flood Center selects four watersheds for Iowa Watershed Projects

Iowa Flood Center selects four watersheds for Iowa Watershed Projects

The Iowa Flood Center and IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering (IIHR) at the University of Iowa have announced the selection of four watersheds for the initial phase of the Iowa Watershed Projects.

The selected entities and respective watersheds include:

  • Clayton County for

It’s not too late to support $1M for Iowa river programs

Des Moines Register Article (4/30/12):  Iowa funds to fix dangerous dams withheld: Small-scale dams blamed for almost 100 deaths

Contact the Governor and your state Senator and Representative – remind them that funding river programs is good for Iowa’s economy

Enjoying the Great Outdoors: Big Spring Trout Hatchery

Enjoying the Great Outdoors: Big Spring Trout Hatchery

By Rich Holm, Fayette County Union

Twenty-four miles from West Union is the largest coldwater spring in Iowa. The Big Spring Watershed is one of the most well-known and studied sites in the nation in a limestone-dominated landscape.

Flows from …

Fishing Report: May 17 2012

Fishing Report: May 17 2012

Turkey River (above Clermont)
No report

Turkey River (below Clermont)
No report

Volga Lake

Bluegill – Fair: Anglers are beginning to see a few bluegills in their catch.  Largemouth Bass – Fair: Anglers have been finding nice sized fish in …

What is the Turkey River Watershed Management Authority?

What is the Turkey River Watershed Management Authority?

What is a Watershed Management Authority? Why create and participate in one? How is it set up? What may it do? And what is the current status of the Turkey River Watershed Management Authority? An overview.
Turkey River Watershed Management Authority Meeting

Turkey River Watershed Management Authority Meeting

By Keri Bugenhagen
News Editor, Cresco Times Plain Dealer
http://www.crescotimes.com/articles/2012/04/10/news/doc4f8447f5c9772282453276.txt 

POSTVILLE – A meeting regarding the Turkey River Watershed Management Authority (TRWMA) project was held in Postville, Iowa, on Thursday, March 29. The watershed was one of six in the State …

Flood Inundation Map for Elkader

Flood Inundation Map for Elkader

During recent flood events, many Iowans have found it difficult to relate flood forecast information to risks within their community. To help translate flood forecasting information into an easy-to-use format, the Iowa Flood Center is developing flood inundation maps for …

ISU Study: Turkey, Volga River Recreation worth $12.4 Million, 150+ jobs

AMES — Many of Iowa’s river towns are again embracing their waterfronts, and with good reason, according to a new statewide river use study by Iowa State University.

The ISU study showed overall economic impact from river recreation along 73 …

West Union Green Streets Pilot Project

West Union Green Streets Pilot Project

West Union Green Streets Pilot Project showcases innovative sustainable design strategies including permeable pavements, pedestrian crosswalk treatments, rain gardens, energy efficient lighting, and a district-wide geothermal heating and cooling system. The project includes the complete renovation of 6 downtown blocks …

Turkey River Watershed Management Authority Formational Meeting - March 29th

Turkey River Watershed Management Authority Formational Meeting – March 29th

Thursday March 29th, 2012 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Postville YMCA Community Room (Directions) The Turkey River Watershed was one of six watersheds in the state selected to establish a Turkey River Watershed Management Authority! This is a great honor and a useful tool; it also draws statewide attention to our watershed. A Turkey...

Interest in Iowa rivers surges

By Orlan Love, Cedar Rapids Gazette “Iowans are looking at their rivers in a more positive light, and that’s good for all of us,” said Nate Hoogeveen, river programs manager for the Department of Natural Resources. The heightened status of rivers, he said, has coincided with a nationwide surge in the popularity of paddle sports and with...

Water Quality Monitoring on Nutting and Otter Creeks

By Rick Klann, Upper Iowa University
Submitted to the Fayette SWCD Report, February 2012

Upper Iowa University has completed three years of water quality monitoring on Nutting Creek as part of a Fayette SWCD project to improve the water quality …

2011 Water Quality Overview

2011 Water Quality Overview

Between May and November 2011, water samples were taked at 49 locations across the Turkey River Watershed. Averages for each of the locations can now be viewed on these nine maps.…