Turkey River Whitewater Feature at Elkader, IA · 2019-11-04 · Checks may be written to the “City of Elkader.” Indicate “whitewater” in the memo line. Return to: City of

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For more information about Elkader, the Turkey River Recreational Corridor or related projects

visit: www.elkader-iowa.com

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Turkey River Whitewater Feature

at Elkader, IA

Elkader Whitewater Feature

Estimated total budget: $257,000 Active grant application: State of Iowa-River

Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism (RECAT) request for $85,677

In-kind donation of the boulders valued at $54,000

Additional donations are needed to meet the requirements of the RECAT grant critical to the success of the project.

Unique addition to the Elkader Downtown Historic District Reconnects residents and visitors, young

and old, with the Turkey River Improves recreational opportunities such as

kayaking, tubing and fishing. Modifications will focus on the “Little Dam” -

the “Big Dam” will not be affected.

We are so excited about the new whitewater feature, we simply

can’t wait! We have the plan. We have the rocks.

Now all we need is you to help us get the rocks in the water!

Just Add Water!

Proposed whitewater feature on the Turkey River - modification of the “little dam” in downtown Elkader

The Turkey River Whitewater Feature will be a signature project for the 98+ mile Turkey River Water Trail as well as the Turkey River Recreational Corridor. Elkader, Clermont and Elgin as well as the counties of Clayton and Fayette comprise the Turkey River Recreational Corridor, which has been designated an Iowa Great Place. Since the 2008 flood, residents of Elkader have been working on plans for the development of the riverfront and the adjacent park area. Development of the whitewater feature is one element of the riverfront plan. This, along with improved access points, stepped limestone seating areas, and a recreational trail along the river, will help reclaim the Turkey River wa-terfront for recreation and tourism. The whitewater feature will cater to water trail users who enjoy kayaking, boogie boarding, tubing and fishing. The feature will be at the low-head dam, or “Little Dam,” near the former fire station on South Main Street, which will be modi-fied with placement of large and small habitat boulders and a wave catalyst structure. The habitat boulders will improve fishing in the area.

The entire park and riverfront development plan can be found at

http://www.elkader-iowa.com/City_Hall/Elkader-Park-Plan.pdf