Community Gathering for Assessment of Delaware County Water Trail Project Design
The Delaware County Conservation Office/Nature Center in Bailey's Ford Park is set to host an open house this Thursday, offering residents a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the Delaware County Water Trail Plan.
This plan, a collaborative effort between the Iowa DNR, Delaware County Conservation, and East Central Intergovernmental Association, focuses on improving water trail access and facilities along the Maquoketa River, particularly around Lake Delhi. Key proposed improvements include expanding parking at the Turtle Creek area and enhancing the portage path near the dam to support recreational use. Funding for these projects would primarily come from grants managed by the Delaware County Conservation Board, with possible local funding contributions.
The open house will serve as a platform for the public to learn about and share ideas for the draft Delaware County Water Trail Plan. A short presentation at 6:30 pm will provide information about the plan, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and offer feedback directly to planning officials, including Dan Fox from ECIA.
Community input is crucial in enhancing the river experience and improving the natural resources of the Maquoketa River in Delaware County. A short comment form will be available at the Delaware County Conservation Office for sharing ideas and input. Input from the open house can identify improvement projects for the Maquoketa River, such as improved boat launch and ramp designs, informational signage, parking areas, safety, and general improvements.
For the latest updates and specifics on upcoming open houses or public input sessions, contacting the Delaware County Conservation Board or checking local meeting schedules (like those from the Lake Delhi Trustees) would be the best course. These meetings are held locally and often published through local community websites or conservation board communications.
The Water Trail Master Plan covers the Maquoketa River from Bailey's Ford Park to Lake Delhi, south to the county line. The open house will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, offering ample time for residents to engage in the development of the Delaware County Water Trail Plan.
We invite you to join us this Thursday at the Delaware County Conservation Office/Nature Center in Bailey's Ford Park, south of Manchester, to help shape the future of water recreation and conservation in Delaware County. Your input matters, and we look forward to hearing your ideas.
- The Delaware County Conservation Office/Nature Center in Bailey's Ford Park, located south of Manchester, is hosting an open house this Thursday for local residents to contribute to the development of the Delaware County Water Trail Plan.
- Key improvements proposed for the Maquoketa River, as part of the Delaware County Water Trail Plan, include expanding parking at Turtle Creek and enhancing the portage path near the dam to support recreational use.
- The Maquoketa River Water Trail Master Plan spans from Bailey's Ford Park to Lake Delhi, south to the county line, and the open house will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- The draft Delaware County Water Trail Plan will be presented at the open house, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and offer feedback, including on potential improvement projects such as improved boat launch and ramp designs, informational signage, parking areas, safety, and general improvements.
- For updates on future open houses or public input sessions, residents can contact the Delaware County Conservation Board or check local meeting schedules, often published through local community websites or conservation board communications.
- It's important to note that the Delaware County Water Trail Plan is a collaborative effort involving the Iowa DNR, Delaware County Conservation, and East Central Intergovernmental Association, with funding primarily coming from grants managed by the Delaware County Conservation Board and potential local funding contributions.
