The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) held a meeting in Spirit Lake Monday, July 30 at the Dickinson County Expo Building to accept comments on a proposal to the 2013 Iowa Legislature which would change the Iowa code as it relates to aquatic invasive species....
Month: July 2012
Wood Boats grace Arnolds Park
Despite the rain and storms on Saturday, July 28, there were some brave owners of wooden boats who brought their treasures out to Arnolds Park for people to see. [nggallery id=23]
Okoboji Yacht Club hosts lobster social
The Okoboji Yacht Club hosted its annual lobster fest on Friday, July 27. The event is one of the best attended socials for the club each summer. [nggallery id=22]
U of O Homecoming
The University of Okoboji races - marathon, triathlon, half-marathon, and 10k were Saturday, July 21! The marathon started bright and early at 6 a.m., with the next race starting at 7! Congrats to all he participants of all the races! [nggallery id=21]
Blue green algae causing problems on Big Spirit Lake
Courtesy of Explore Okoboji - Fri 7-20-2012 (Orleans)-- Blue-green algae is starting to make an appearance on some of the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resouces tells KUOO news it's most notable right now on...
Western event benefits Trails
The Dickinson County Trails Board hosted the Boots & Boogie Bike Bash fundraiser Friday evening at the Pavillion at Arnolds Park. The event raised thousands of dollars for the Dickinson County Trails System. With a country theme, guests were invited to come in...
DNR officials discuss invasive species, lake levels at Iowa Great Lakes meeting
Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gathered this week in the Iowa Great Lakes area to meet with local leaders and discuss important issues relating to lake levels and invasive species. Attendees included DNR Director Chuck Gipp, several DNR...
Aquatic Invasive Species meeting planned for July 30
For the last two years the State of Minnesota has been strengthening their Aquatic Invasive Species laws. Last fall, Iowa Great Lakes residents asked the DNR and legislature to strengthen Iowa's AIS laws. Something happened and the AIS changes was not properly drafted...
Spirit Lake Days/BRASL/Wakefest
Spirit Lake hosted a string of summer events this weekend with the annual Spirit Lake Days parade, Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake (BRASL) and Wakefest, a competitive wakeboard competition. [nggallery id=18]
Art Center hosts Austin Deuel exhibit
Artist Austin Deuel was on hand for opening of his exhibit Thursday, July 12 at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. The Scottsdale, Ariz. artist is a sculptor, painter and muralist. He a member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists Association. During the Vietnam era,...
USA Today covers invasive species issue
After Brian Griffin pulls his boat out of West Loon Lake, a couple of weeds dangle from his trailer and propeller. One is a nice surprise: white-stemmed pondweed, an endangered plant, says Michael Adam, senior biologist for Lake County. The other is a problem: Eurasian watermilfoil.
Fourth of July 2012
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