A New York Times article features the Iowa Great Lakes area. The print edition is scheduled to come out on Sunday, but you can get a preview of the story right here!
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$1 million carp barrier having impact in Iowa Great Lakes, officials say
Three years after two Asian carp were netted in East Lake Okoboji, officials believe they stopped the voracious aquatic invaders.
The invasive species swam into the lakes during flooding in 2011. One species, silver carp, poses a safety hazard due to its propensity for leaping from the water when startled.
Officials believe a $1 million electronic fish barrier should be enough to keep more Asian carp from entering the lake system and threatening the $300 million tourism industry. Officials believe the fish can’t reproduce in still lake waters, so keeping more carp from swimming in will protect the lakes from being overrun.
IGLA brings Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds to Lakes area
Dickinson County Nature Center had the honor of hosting a reenactment of the signing of Senate File 2349 by Gov. Terry Branstad Saturday, Aug. 23. About 20 members of the public attended the event outside the Okoboji nature center. President of the Iowa Great Lakes...
Art in the Park
Art in the Park 2014 was a beautiful day on Saturday, Aug. 2, with hundreds of people enjoying the 90+ artists. It was held at Preservation Plaza in Arnold's Park and people could view paintings, photographs, pottery, etc. See our Facebook album of photos...
Addressing goose droppings on our chain of lakes
One of our members sent us her concerns this month about goose droppings and their effects on our chain of lakes. We deferred the question to the Iowa DNR, and they have sent us this response: Response by MARK GULICK NW District Wildlife Supervisor Thank you for your...
Milford Pioneer Days & Wood Boat Show
It was another busy weekend in the Iowa Great Lakes area with Milford's Pioneer Days and the annual Wooden Boat Show on tap. Milford Pioneer Days This weekend, Milford hosted Pioneer Days and showcased their community for the weekend. On Friday, they celebrated...
Trails Fundraiser, Homecoming, RAGBRAI
It was a very busy weekend in Okoboji with the Dickinson County Trails Fundraiser, University of Okoboji Homecoming weekend and RAGBRAI coming through. Summer of Love Bikefest Trails Fundraiser Party People from all over the Iowa Great Lakes region dusted off their...
Fourth of July Weekend 2014
Lots of fun at the Iowa Great Lakes area this July 4th Weekend! Even the rain during the fireworks on West Lake Okoboji didn't deter from the fun! Concerts, swimming, boating, flea markets, and so much more! See our Facebook album...
Officials Closely Monitoring For Form Of Algae That Could Be Potentially Toxic
All The Lake Protective Associations are working with the DNR, the Iowa Legislature and Governor Branstad who have appropriated $1,000,000,000 to clean up the Center Lakes blue-green algae, that can be toxic in some situations. The article below is courtesy of Explore...
University of Okoboji Cycling Classic Campus Ride
On Saturday, June 28, hundreds of cyclists started at Florence Park in Milford for 25-, 50-. and 100-mile bike rides around the Iowa Great Lakes Area. The weather held off and young and old alike enjoyed biking around the beauty of the Lakes! See our Facebook album at...
Spirit Lake Cruise-In
On Saturday, June 28, the downtown area of Spirit Lake transformed into the olden days with hundreds of old and a few newer cars. Hundreds of people were milling around like days of old, enjoying conversation, the old cars, and yummy food. Thankfully the weather held...
Storm Damage – June 16
Story courtesy of KUOO - Explore Okoboji Tue 6-17-2014 (Spirit Lake)-- Damage surveys and cleanup efforts will kick into high gear today (Tues.) after severe thunderstorms packing 60 to 70 mph wind and heavy rain pummeled the area late Monday afternoon and evening....