Join us and help us revive the spirit of river awareness and activity!

Don’t delay…REGISTER TODAY…for Iowa Rivers Revival’s 3^rd Annual Conference – deadline is Friday, March 28!  Late registrations will be an additional $10.

Don’t miss IRR’s 3^rd Annual Conference April 4-6^th in Iowa Falls, Iowa.  Our 3^rd year brings a dynamic group of presenters with innovative and inspiring content to engage everyone from the novice and enthusiast to water quality expert.  Conference activities include a Friday evening fundraiser and art auction at the Boat Club from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Conference programming will take place all day Saturday at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Sunday’s fun and recreation include two river tour options from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; one by canoe or one by motor coach.  Visit www.iowarivers.org for conference and registration details.

·         Kenny Salwey – The Last River Rat!  Come hear keynote Keny Salwey as he shares his tales of his love for the wilderness combined with his folksy wit during Saturday evening’s keynote presentation.  Salwey will share the Emmy-winning DVD-documentary based on his book The Last River Rat: Kenny Salwey’s Life in the Wild. 

·         Participate in IRR”s River Congress as we collaborate with other statewide groups to plan an advocacy agenda for the 2009 legislative session.  The “Congress” will be a fun way to start to build a network with others around the state and form an agenda we can all agree to take action upon next year.

REGISTRATION – Deadline March 28, 2008.

Register On-line:  http://www.iowarivers.org/Default.aspx?tabid=67

Registration form:  http://www.iowarivers.org/Portals/0/Registration_2008.pdf \

Respond to rlehman@... if you plan on registering for the conference (this would be helpful for planning purposes).

Visit www.iowarivers.org for conference and registration details.

If you cannot attend this year’s conference and support the work of Iowa Rivers Revival – please consider a charitable donation so we can continue to bring innovative and educational river topics and issues to supporters and enthusiasts and help advocate for funding and regulations on behalf of the health of Iowa’s Rivers.  Contributions may be mailed to Iowa Rivers Revival, c/o Membership, PO Box 72, Des Moines, IA  50301.

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Press Release:

For immediate release                                                                                      March 18, 2008

River Conservationists and Enthusiasts will unite in Iowa Falls

The Iowa River is considered the 3^rd most endangered river in the United States by American Rivers, the only national river organization protecting river quality and safety.  The polluted condition of the Iowa River is a result of unregulated agricultural and urban non-point runoff, failed septic systems, and small rural communities without public waste treatment systems.

Iowa Rivers Revival advocates that the state of Iowa aggressively implement and enforce Clean Water Act provisions.  Iowans must work together to prevent the deterioration of Iowa rivers by demanding adequate protection from all pollutants including non-point source runoff. Iowa Rivers Revival advocates for sustainable natural resource funding to enhance our river ecosystems.  Rivers are an essential natural resource for all Iowans – providing many communities with drinking water, recreational and economic opportunities, and habitats for many native plant and animal species.

Iowa Rivers Revival will hold its 3^rd Annual Conference – “Rediscovering Our Rivers: Greenbelts, Habitats, Clean Water and Fun,” April 4-6, 2008 in Iowa Falls, Iowa.  Conference participants will enjoy this historic scenic town along the Iowa River as they learn about Iowa’s rivers and how to help promote and participate in river conservation, advocacy and recreation efforts.

IRR has added the River Congress to this year’s conference agenda in effort to bring together statewide watershed and river advocates to develop an aggressive advocacy agenda for the 2009 legislative session.  The “Congress” will be a fun way to start to build a network with others around the state and form an agenda we can all work to take action upon next year. 

Conference activities include a Friday evening fundraiser and art auction at the Scenic City Boat Club from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Conference programming will take place all day Saturday at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Sunday’s fun and recreation include two river tour options from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; one by canoe or one by motor coach.  Visit www.iowarivers.org for conference and registration details.

Saturday’s keynote speaker is Kenny Salwey, author of The Last River Rat.  Salwey will present a viewing of the Emmy-winning documentary based on his book called, Mississippi: Tales of the Last River Rat.  Conference participants can look forward to Salwey’s tales of his love for the wilderness combined with his folksy wit as he motivates his audiences towards involvement and participation in river conservation practices and advocacy.

Iowa Rivers Revival is excited to bring a weekend full of river education and recreation to Iowa Falls, Iowa.  Come be a part of a growing statewide community dedicated and committed to improving the quality of Iowa’s rivers and streams – an essential natural resource which provides so many benefits for individuals, communities and the environment.  Attendance is open to individuals, organizations and exhibitors interested in improving the quality of Iowa’s rivers and streams.  Registration deadline is March 28, 2008.

For additional conference, award, exhibit, lodging and registration information please visit www.iowarivers.org.

Contact:               Rosalyn Lehman, Program Director

rlehman@...

                                515-202-7720