MILFORD —The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, Buena Vista County Conservation and the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota invite you to celebrate the Little Sioux River with summer speaker presentations, riverside chats and paddling events.
Speakers include professional scientists, conservationists, Dakota Tribal members, authors and historians such as Iowa Historian and University of Northern Iowa Professor, Kevin Mason, and Environmental and Sustainability Professor at Drake University, Claire Hruby.
“Summer events will be hosted along the length of the Little Sioux River,” explains John Wenck, Iowa DNR water trails coordinator. “Communities close to the river are encouraged to come learn about the river’s cultural history, water quality, geology, recreation opportunities, and plants and animals.”
Iowa DNR’s Water Trails Program is working to designate nearly 200 miles of the Little Sioux River as the Inkpaduta Canoe Trail to improve access, recreation opportunities and safety along the river.
Find a complete list of events online at: www.inkpadutacanoetrail.org/