The survey takes only a few minutes. I've just filled one out for the
South Skunk and will do so for Squaw Creek as well as for Onion Creek!

What a beautiful little stream and valley. I've kayaked Onion Creek
twice within the past two weeks, and with this rain it should be good
for awhile longer. I'll be going back for a third run and photos - wish
I could take you all along.

> For each stream or stream section (survey form) you'll be asked:
>
> *Where do you access or enter the stream? (If multiple locations, please list
them below. Please be specific so it can be identified on a map, e.g., 180th
Street bridge, ABC City Park, State-owned Canoe Access location, Quarter
Section-Township-Range, Latitude/Longitude, etc.)
>
> *Please describe when, where, and how often you participated in or observed
someone swimming in this river or stream.
>
> *Have you ever participated in or observed children playing in this river or
stream?
>
> *Please describe when, where, and how often you participated in or observed
children playing in this river or stream.
>
> *Have you ever participated in or observed someone canoeing, kayaking, or
tubing in this river or stream?
>
> *Please describe when, where, and how often you participated in or observed
someone canoeing, kayaking, or tubing in this river or stream.
>
> *Have you ever participated in or observed someone fishing, seining, or
trapping for minnows in this river or stream?
>
> *Please describe....


Jim Colbert wrote:
>
>
> FYI
>
>
>
>> >From popserve Tue Apr 24 12:40:14 2007
>> Subject: Help needed in determining how Iowa's streams are used
>> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:23:32 -0500
>> Thread-Topic: Help needed in determining how Iowa's streams are used
>> Thread-Index: AceGlUbL2SmNEWmzTa6GFw/tIx62Uw==
>> From: "Gautsch, Jackie [DNR]" <Jackie.Gautsch@...>
>> To: <iowater@...>
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>> Dear IOWATER Volunteers,
>>
>> As experts on your local streams, there's nobody better than you to
>> participate in the DNR's survey - your input could help protect and
>> improve Iowa's water quality. I urge you to take a few moments to read
>> the press release below and complete surveys for streams in your area.
>> Each survey only takes a few moments - we feel this is a simple step
>> that can make a huge difference.
>> Thanks for all you do,
>> IOWATER Staff
>>
>>
>>
>> Iowa Department of Natural Resources
>> Environmental Services Division
>>
>> For Immediate Release
>> April 24, 2007
>>
>> DNR ASKS FOR IOWANS' HELP IN DETERMINING HOW IOWA'S STREAMS ARE USED
>> FOR RECREATION Survey available online
>>
>> MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Schnieders at (515) 281-7409.
>>
>> DES MOINES - If you use Iowa's streams - whether fishing along a river
>> or splashing around the creek in your backyard - the Iowa DNR is
>> looking for your help.
>>
>> The DNR is asking for input on how people recreate in Iowa's streams
>> as the agency completes recreational assessments on streams in the
>> state. Iowans can access a short survey at
>> www.iowadnr.gov/water/standards/ to list the streams they use, what
>> activities they use them for and where they access the streams. The
>> survey is in addition to postcard surveys left at streamside
>> residences as the DNR conducted on-site stream assessments.
>>
>> The DNR will factor the results from the survey into its decision
>> making for applying recreation-based stream designations to Iowa's
>> waters. These assessments are part of classifying recreational stream
>> uses in the state, and will help determine the appropriate level of
>> protection for the stream.
>>
>> "Water quality standards are essentially the goals for Iowa's waters,"
>> said Adam Schnieders, a DNR environmental specialist. "Use
>> designations are one part of the standards, and they help us
>> categorize water bodies by what they're used for - recreation, aquatic
>> life, drinking water or a combination of those. These designated uses
>> help dictate the level of protection afforded to a water body."
>>
>> Schnieders asks that people submit surveys by May 15 to assist with
>> the development of a new database, but encourages Iowans to submit
>> information throughout the year as they visit different streams.
>>
>> The DNR is currently revising its water quality standards to come into
>> compliance with the federal Clean Water Act.
>>
>> -30-
>>
>>
>> If you receive duplicate messages, please reply with "DUPLICATE" in
>> the subject line.
>> If you would no longer like to receive these informational e-mails
>> please reply with "REMOVE" in the subject line. Or contact Jackie at
>> (319) 335-1761.
>>
>>
>> Jacklyn Gautsch
>> Iowa DNR Natural Resource Biologist
>> 109 Trowbridge Hall
>> Iowa City, IA 52242
>> (319) 335-1761
>> jackie.gautsch@... <mailto:jackie.gautsch@...>
>>
>> *Please note the change of address, phone number and email address.*
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Jim Colbert
> Associate Professor of EEOB
> Undergraduate Biology Program Coordinator
> jtcolber@...
> 113 Bessey Hall
> 515-294-9330
> Home Page:
> http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/faculty/profiles/ColbertJ/pages/Colbert.html
> Skunk River Navy: http://www.biology.iastate.edu/SRN/SRN.html
>
> "End the suspense..... Get your feet wet right away"
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