MOUNT VERNON - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host two virtual public meetings on August 26 to discuss the Palisades-Kepler Dam Engineering Design Project. There is a daytime option at 10:00 a.m. and an evening option at 5:30 p.m.
The Palisades–Kepler Dam, constructed in 1936, has been the site of numerous drownings and poses ongoing public safety risks. Iowa DNR is evaluating options to modify or remove the dam to reduce hazards and improve safety for park visitors and river users while maintaining habitats for important aquatic species.
Potential improvements may change how the park and river look and function. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions about the project and share your perspectives on safety, recreation and park character.
The meetings will be held virtually. Any person with special requirements such as those related to accessibility or hearing impairments who wishes to participate in the public meeting should promptly contact the DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or [email protected] to advise of specific needs.
There are two meeting options. The public may participate either by video conference at https://stantec.zoom.us/j/95942359926 for the 10 a.m. session and https://stantec.zoom.us/j/97465639702 for the 5:30 p.m. session or phone by dialing +1 346-248-7799 a few minutes before the meeting begins. When prompted, enter the conference ID 959 4235 9926# for the 10 a.m. session or 974 6563 9702# for the 5:30 p.m. session.
For More Information:
Nate Hoogeveen – River Programs Coordinator, [email protected] , 515-205-2486
Lucas Wagner – Park Ranger, [email protected] , 319-895-6039