The Iowa Great Lakes were hopping with traffic this weekend, as visitors and locals stopped to remember and honor veterans and current servicemen. Several schools in Dickinson County had their graduation ceremonies, flea markets were in high swing and people enjoyed...
It's the start of summer when the Arnold's Park Amusement Park opens! This weekend families enjoyed the opening of the Amusement Park and all that it has to offer, especially the renovated Legend Wooden Roller Coaster. There was lots of smiles throughout the Park,...
The Spirit Lake Protective Association, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and members of the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance invite the public to a short presentation and open house on Tuesday, May 20th from 6 – 8 pm at Mini-Wakan State Park Shelter House...
The weather was been beautiful for fishermen who traveled from all over the Midwest to the Iowa Great Lakes this weekend. There were 1,680 entries by midnight May 3 - all going for one of those six $32,000 tagged walleye. See our photo album on Facebook at this...
Here is some of the research that we have discovered in our pursuit of the zebra mussel report prepared for you. The report will cover eradication, management of infestation, effect on property values, and damage to property. This report will go to all renewed members...
A new law that went on the books in Iowa last July 1st intended to curb the spread of aquatic invasive species has forced a rule change in this year’s Walleye Weekend, and for future years.
A number of people have seen the articles about a chemical that impacts zebra mussels in the Minneapolis Star Tribune and other newspapers. Mike Hawkins, Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist, has provided the attached follow up article on the subject.
The Iowa Great Lakes Association (IGLA) is moving into high gear, pursuing three major initiatives: Funding for the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance (DCWA) restoration program; Aggressively working on solutions for the Zebra mussel infestation; and Working with...
Your association asked the DNR for their opinion on the possibilities of Zebra Mussel eradication, management of the infestation and estimates of damage. They have responded with a technical five page report regarding the feasibility of controlling or eradicating zebra mussels in the Iowa Great Lakes. The last page presents some conclusions that permits an easier understanding of the issues.
In the last weekend in January, locals and tourists flock to West Okoboji and the surrounding communities to celebrate Winter Games Weekend! People bundled up to enjoy the ice, whether it was broom ball or softball. Others snowmobiled, ice skated or did the bean bag...
Dear IGLA Member, below is an analysis of the Zebra Mussels infestation in the Iowa Chain of Lakes. IGLA is assembling a comprehensive repot including ERADICATION POSIBILITIES, MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS AND COST ESTIMATES OF THE DAMAGE… Stay Tuned.
Blink Marketing has joined the Iowa Great Lakes Association and supports our mission to promote environmental improvements and be an active influence in promoting environmental health and quality of life in the Iowa Great Lakes. Blink Marketing started as in a home...