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Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Presentation Copyrighted May 21 , 2018 City of Dubuque Action Items # 1. ITEM TITLE: Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Presentation SUMMARY: Grant Wood Loop representatives Dave Heiar and Nic Hockenberry of Jackson County Economic Alliance will share an update on the Grant Wood Loop Parks-to-People Initiative work being done and successes to date, as well as future plans. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Grant Wood Loop Parks to People Update City Manager Memo Presentation-NNM Memo NNM Grant Wood Loop Update Memo Staff Memo Grant Wood Loop PPT presentation Supporting Documentation Region of Rivers Early Initiatives 2015 Supporting Documentation Grant Wood Loop Master Plan 2016 Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque � AIFA�erlwGh UB E '�� III► Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°'�w'2 7A13 2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Grant Wood Loop Mississippi River Region Parks to People Update Presentation DATE: May 2, 2018 Grant Wood Loop representatives Dave Heiar and Nic Hockenberry of Jackson County Economic Alliance will share an update on the Grant Wood Loop Parks to People Initiative work being done and successes to date, as well as future plans. �� Mic ael C. Van Milligen �� MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CTTY OF Dubuque � AII�A�nnCiry DUB E '�I�I��' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2�13 201� TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Grant Wood Loop Mississippi River Region Parks to People Update Presentation DATE: April 12, 2018 INTRODUCTION This memo requests the opportunity to present information on the Grant Wood Loop Parks to People initiative and progress to date to the City Council at their upcoming meeting. The Council was last updated in January of 2017. BACKGROUND Parks to People is an initiative to create a long term sustainable strategy to revitalize lowa's parks in connection with surrounding counties and regions. In September 2014, the State selected the Grant Wood Mississippi River Region (GWMRR) partnership of Jackson, Jones, and Dubuque Counties as the pilot program. The Jackson County Economic Alliance has led the GWMRR partnership through a regional 20-year planning process and now the implementation of the two-year plan. Jackson County Economic Alliance is the backbone organization along with the assistance of ECIA in this collective impact project. Each of the three counties has four representatives on the GWMRR Board along with representation from the lowa Department of Natural Resources. The City of Dubuque is a partner with diverse stakeholders from the region's four State Parks, two Scenic Byway groups, three County Conservation Boards, Community Foundations based in all three Counties, ECIA, business and tourism organizations, and other local, county, regional interests. All total there are over 100 stakeholder groups that are involved in the initiative. The GWMRR was awarded $1.9 million in State funds to create public/private partnerships and leverage dollars for regional projects. These funds were assigned to 1 the lowa Department of Natural Resources and granted to the lowa Park Foundation for management. The lowa Park Foundation required a 5:1 match for the $1 .9 million. GWMR partners have sought grants, fundraising and leveraged resources to accomplish the regional goals described in the enclosed Master Plan. DISCUSSION The Grand Wood Mississippi River Region Board through the planning process identified through a collaborative process the projects to be funded in the three- county region. Those projects were identified in four priority initiatives—Crossing the Wapsi, Maquoketa River on the Move, Mississippi Circuit, and Prairie Creek Connections. Projects are moving forward as the deadline to have projects under contract is June of 2018. Recent Dubuque projects using some of the granted funds were the Valentine Park Expansion and the Mines of Spain Pine Chapel roofing project. Currently work is moving ahead on the trail along Chavenelle, development in Valentine Park expansion, the Dubuque Skate Park, Flora 3-5-year-old playground, pickleball court at Veterans Park and more. ACTION REQUESTED Grant Wood Loop representatives Dave Heiar and Nic Hockenberry of Jackson County Economic Alliance will be present to share update on the Grant Wood Loop Parks to People Initiative work being done and successes to date as well as future plans. Attachment: Grant Wood Loop Master Plan cc: Brian Preston, Dubuque County Conservation Board Dave Heiar, Jackson County Economic Alliance Nicolas Hockenberry, Jackson County Economic Alliance Scot Michelson, lowa Department of Natural Resources Taylor Cummings, Dubuque Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 2 GRANT WOOD Tuesday, May 21, 2018 Presented by: David Heiar & Nic Hockenberry, Jackson County Economic Alliance (JCEA) PARKS TO PEOPLE • $1. 9 million of State funds 4 � �-=_ = �� to lowa Parks Foundation _�� ,� 1 _ `� ,�� r�4:: �,�`z�^' • September 29th, 2014 > • Announcement = € =` � � � �� - • Jackson, Jones, and Dubuque � �� ; " . I Counties � ,;, • Pilot project ! • Create public/private �-� ' � ��—" partnerships to leverage dollars • 5 to 1 match ($12 million cRar,rw000 total projects) � I u TH E TEAM • It is a diverse/bi-partisan group of stakeholders: • Cities • Bankers • Legislators • Farm Bureau • Council of • Artists • Counties Governments • Recreation • IDNR • Scenic Byways Organizations • Community • ISU Extension • Business People Foundations • Tourism • Community Leaders • Economic Development Organizations • Leadership Team : 4 representatives from each County GRANT W000 • 1 representative from DNR � CREATING REGIONAL COLLABORATION • Process of creating trust • Defined shared vision/goals — discovered common passions. • Began process of breaking down silos and traditional jurisdictional boundaries. • Opened lines of communication — developed personal relationships. • Fostered a true regional state of mind. • Discovered ways to work together — share resources. • Commitment to having fun while we work together. � GRANT W000 � THE PLANNING PROCESS • Public Input sessions were held in January 2015 • Rolled out GWMRvision and mission. • To enhance, promote, sustain, and connect our region's cultural, natural and park assets • Asked for public's ideas and interests relating to mission. • 460+ comments collected. • Identified Early Initiatives (see brochure) . • Projects that could be accomplished in the 3 years. � GRANT W000 � EARLY INITIATIVES - 3 YEAR PLAN *to be completed by December 2018 • Trails — connectivity high priority • State Park Improvements • County Parks development • City Parks Improvements • River Access points • Habitat restoration • Lake restoration • Downtown Pocket Park • Mountain bike parks GRANT W000 • RV Park �/� • Skateboard Park �",�tP� ' `� .� .: �^ x , . .. ,�„�p >,: �r�.La, . d. � � . n . �q �... 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'��s EARLY INITIATIVES - 3 YEAR PLAN *to be completed by December 2018 • Over $58 million in projects • More than 60 projects • $54 million are either projects that have been completed or funding is secured • Over $7 million in private funding secured • Also included "opportunity" projects � GRANT W000 � BRAND & WEBSITE FOR THE REGION • Digital connection • Promotion of region's cultural, arts and recreational assets • Unique local shopping �, �,�a� • Restaurants �V�10�� :''� • Parks � • Community events - , � I^ `i - , - _ GRq , � � ' �i!-_ — Nr wooD � _ �. � = - _-- - , � , . , • , ;-�; ►. _ . � � � ■ ■ . . . 1 • � i w.Gr�,r ' � �., � xi►.: t� __ - � � Climb the Grent Waod �j�+� '1 ; '� , � Loop � �� w ,:� •r,�� - �,� o, �,�e ��1 a� eiP90 CMnertli'rDinq 'iC th 5 f'�.Ov.3 010¢St f3t¢P3rk ��... ' r . . r t F I Gor9o.evf Feo�e�6� � ._,� / c 9IM1 M p xahP� IPR pFoctsl. ` 1-.: ' '�� 3 n gg 4 . g Y E [[I tlan _ ° 3 � .m t ol nm t. �� : [0 k ' i01f f. . i i �'�t �� a i a� �waa��ve � �.�e,�-ueyme � J[ �A .a ryrmauci e � �� `' �' - = a��wnvtaoaymc.��cia.3crimo.nc 5 .� a _�� _.� ,.csno'ine'�o�raava:_�eurc��mar, csmns.m rr.eis INTRINSIC BENEFITS • Sharing resources • Opening lines of communication • Helping smaller communities plan • Think big — long term • Economic Development • Quality of life • Workforce retention & recruitment I �-R—ANT—wo—oo I • Impact of tourism I � I u LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE • Formed 501(c) (3) • 20 year master plan • Branding/Website initiative for the region • Expanded community involvement — transitioning to Hometown Pride • Phase II — lowa Parks Foundation • Work for increased funding for State Parks ( IWILL) � GRANT W000 � QUESTIONS Dave Heiar, Director Nic Hockenberry, Assistant Director Jackson County Economic Alliance Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager City of Dubuque -on behalf of the Grant Wood Loop- Email: heiar@thejcea.org • hockenberry@thejcea.org • Mware@cityofdubuque.org Office Phone: 563-652-4549 Cell Phone: 563-599-1223 Mailing Address: 119 South Main St. Suite 5 Maquoketa, IA 52060 � GRANT W000 Plan your EXPERIENCE: GWLoop.com � Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/GWMRR A Region of Inno�ators _ � . _ . lowa— First in the Nation Once Again � � We will break new ground nationally with this initiative to help visitors design their own highly—personalized experiences. �'` �� „ `� ` ' ^, � i , (Canadian National Parks are among the first to use these technologies).Dubbed "user—driven experiences,"we will build an �r �, �►u- i - � �`�� : '� � � . N � � �n '" � � � j. affordable,tech—based method to integrate park,trail,cultural,event and other tourism information into a database shaped k � � ,�. _� , =�` � by a particular visitor's motivations and unique interests.This integrated approach to promoting the region's offerings will � �'�'�;-�� '�� '" .�� a� ' ! �' � . �j � � { ✓ . result in "itineraries" that give visitors and residents alike must—have ex periences and lastin g memories. Inter pretive/ � ' `" �� y _ ��, 4 � :� -� � � e d u c a t i o n a l k i o s k s t h a t r e i n f o r c e t h i s i n t e g r a t e d i n f o r m a t i o n a r e i n c l u d e d i n t h i s i n i t i a t i v e. T h i s p r o j e c t i s u n d e r w a y w i t h � ' � a '�'`� ` , � � � � � � �� _ additional research into the Canadian system.An RFP is anticipated by November 2015. � �� ,., I � �� Engage, Refle�t, Return, � � � �_ �,�. k.�.. �� v ` "� . . Y� . l Whether you paddle, pedal, stride, ride or rest, our region has developed � `" ' � _� a national model of public—private partnership, inviting all to find their ' �=� ' _ `� m � � , personal meaning and lasting memories with connections ta ` ` , "�*< � - , �t ��`"` P ,_ > we\I..I._ �� .�.y� �'in ' f � „�`�-i! � ` • dramatic,timeless landscapes, � lolcal food a d atiecult dp laces, ��.'�`�� I ,,i',r' �� l, M �.., } � �� !�^ ` �� Wh � inspiring parks and pathways, � g � � �� +� � I rivers, creeks, and lakes, interpretive, educational, and -- � - y, x x , ;; _� ___ y � _ • arts, culture, and history, recreational programs for all ages � �ry.= °P � �µ "' %�� . s - _��--�� - � _ ` ` � @ ��9�'1 ,��",'+ _'; y� i � � � � � 1 � `� � ` { -s . --- -� � : v`�� ' �,�� y _ �__ . � �e .v.,,_. ' "�� _ _-� ,� , .. _ � _ - ' ►= � �� : , u � -, � r-+ !ii '�Y h ` � � • �a — ', . ._ - _. --. .°� ,� ��,. � k�. - ""�. �,� �.'� . I ��::. ..�� . � , �, I � �j�I� � � � . c � r II'�_ �''�w�r� '� � ,�'_ ��\ •-� : , �� '"a `.- � T-" .., l', b ,,.I, �dr � •r _:� , . �.� — - \'i' Y'�/r - - . . . , . :._. .. :' -�.+.. v. ,`:.._ .. ..r..e.�.� " �..� The Grant Wood—Mississippi River Region is a multi—jurisdictional, bi—partisan, public—private partnership intended to �r�1SS1011: To enhance, promote, SUSIU�II, and connect our create exceptional places and experiences for lowans and visitors alike. I Ug1011's cultural, natural, and park assets We would like to thank the following for their support:The lowa Legislature, the lowa Parks Foundation, the Governor of lowa,the Governor's Green Ribbon Commission and the many organizations that have made our planning effort possible: Th�, WOCk BP,gICIS , , , The following projects kick—off the ambitious 20—plus year master plan of the Grant Wood Mississippi River � ' -' - ' � - " - � - ' - - � ' � �' Region. Please note:A strong priority of the Grant Wood Mississippi River Region is to maintain the exceptional I�, ,owa FarzmsuReau �� JACKSONCOUNTYFARMBUREAU �N �orvEscouNTrFaRMeuREau facilities already in place. Each of these projects includes some level of restoration of existing facilities before attention is turned to "building new." �� JONES COUNTY CommunityFoundationof rWr TT Brief project descriptions and first—phase outcomes are described on the next three pages. COMMLTNITY FOLTNDATION CommunityFoundation JACKSON COLiNTY MYSTIQUE of Creater Dx6uqua Aa.fJhHareoftluCommuNryPwNananofcrearerDu6uque .,��,�,�,.,.,yn,.�„y�o,e,a„ � C A S I N Cl ARe ionofRi�ers - TheWorkBe ins g g � r�. ' Maquoketa on the Move —All three counties of the region link J -° �-.r" ` ' � via the e�ensive water trail on the Maquoketa River. The work ;�.�<.a ,. . . :� _.. —.. —.. —.. —.. —.. � . ... . . b . . d � ��.� reqwres arner removal, improve access, support for outtitters, �wacerioo �^�° tiueuque �� ¢� „ g� � additional way—finding, and enhancements at destinations along . . C...w¢e ,. I � . � .A . u .. ,�;sx �,,,,�,y ..�� i the way.Soon to launch the modification and/or removal of the Mon Maq Dam " ' 4 � � ?, "'" , near Monticello, coupled with enhanced and new river accesses. Eventual plans z � M� I � �m� �,`� "��. ��'�'�� y�� ,� �,�£�� '"`�" � ��*�:�,��„aY �,.;, include a canoe livery in Canton, and direct connections to Monticello and other .�,_, ` � '°n°" � �� '�� * r� "ports of call." Project gets underway Summer 2015. �� oP � �;��,�� j�N�,,� � �� y �� '� � � , , � � , � � ` iowa c�ry paVe�Po�t I " �%�%�iii%/I a�` •�^�� v,,i�" �.�, ,', '� The Mississippi Circuit —A seamless circuit from Dubuque to I—� w -�,•� ' Dubuque ` �' �" - ' i�+�,�Wt� Bellevue involves city, county, state parks and trails filling critical I Dyersville ?�� : � �� - gaps and shaping one—of—a—kind, memorable visitor experi— � "`� � t �� ences. Here we link through the 10—state Mississippi River Trail • �'`'��K ' and lowa's portion of the scenic Great River Road.The result: visitors can move Mines of Spain '`�+T,�+ c,;; � Mississippi '"`� k,��";�`" beiween the City of Dubuque to Mines of Spain State Park, St. Donatus, Spruce i ` �,� . � " �W;Rs� , 1� �� Creek Park,City of Bellevue, Felderman Park,the incoming Mill Creek Pedestrian y „ '� � : � � '�,,� C�r�u�t � µ . " Bridge, and they land in Bellevue State Park.The project includes a critical trail M. � - � ' ' _ a ' �;� �� , j � � � �! _ _ _ _ � , � connection to the nationally renowned Butterfly Garden and the Nature Center ,�.�' . ��- — . .� �, e � � n, r �—� —� —� .�`'�, , � . at Bellevue State Park. Ready to paddle? The circuit continues via water trail � a"�'- i►_ ,:,.a ' `�� N ° � S[.Dona tus � ' from Findley's Landing to lowa's easternmost point—the Island City of Sabula. . __ � �� MaquoMceta Cascade ' ' � � y Prairie Creek Connections — We create an activity hub in the �Nhitewater Canyon WildlifeArea ! ; - heart of the region as we link the Prairie Creek Recreation Area, -.._.._.._ On the Mov� _.._ _.._ .._.._.._ _.._.._ _.._.._..; � ,,,, � � Ii�, �� ? � City of Maquoketa, Hurstville Interpretive Center and Maquoketa WhitewaterCreek sP��eaeekPa�k :,.�'� Caves State Park — a mecca for caving enthusiasts. We invite � ! . . `�'•';• all walks to the region when we provide equestrian facilities, � cabins, and campground as well as the Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Maquoketa Monticello � I Bellevue � ; Art 6cperience, and Maquoketa YMCA — offering a popular family get—away Felderman Park � i � ' ` �-��a�,y�t destination. The project includes: 7 miles of paved connecting trails, parking '�,� j , BellevueSlatePark lot construction (and associated stormwater management), improved access � �' � , �i� , for persons with disabilities, and completion of Hurstville's East Walkway. � �" This project is already underway with a new pedestrian bridge and soft trails � ; .�`'� • - "' �='� �+� supported with a Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield grant. iCrossing the IN'apsi, i Maquoketa Caves STate Park HursNille Interpretive Center � � Bridging History � Crossing the Wapsi:Bridging History—Hale Bridge(circa 1879, • Anamosa � Pr�irie Creek Conn�ctions �� originally connecting North and South halves of Hale Township) i Maquoketa prairie Creek Park .�� is a magnificent historic landmark in Jones County, listed on the � WaFsipinicon Shete Park �.d11►,i� ,; � _ ,� ,�� r �� National Register of Historic Places. The Bridge is famous for its : 1�7� ��"' � � . � - . '�f ;; � � �° � , � , ,_ , ,_ , ,_ , ,_ , , nearly unprecedented move(via Chinook Helico ter)to its current � - — � — fr:��lJ�.� P _� � E-f` � � f i' location in Wapsipinicon State Park, almost a decade ago. Time to finish the I — _ � , � I � °� � "�-� �l��w, work to ensure this destination achieves its true economic potential as a cultural � i` - �r Y � �a � _ � . � �`�. � _ ;Y 1' `_ _ _ icon. Here, we will construct a 2 mile trail for a true connection to Anamosa, a w ` �hw „ : : , �� ' _ n�4 I ' Iter, and additional amenities so all can take advantage of the truly unique r� „ �. she L�:.-..-..�-.._.._.._.._.._.._..J , .�t,+�c. .. . 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Why c{on't they work together?Why c{on't they talk?Why c{on't they get along? anc{the outc{oors.We came together because we hac{a huge heart anc{belief in So often these are the questions the public anc{electec{officials ask when it wmes how important our parks are.As representatives of three wunties,we sharec{that to governmental agencies working together or private citizens working with passion anc{promise of wllaboration anc{parmership across our region with the government or non-profits working with government Iowa Parks Founc{ation.We tolc{them we wulc{c{o it We can work together!The Founc{ation believec{in us anc{chose us as the one region in the state to receive Our story began with a challenge from the state.A Green Ribbon Commission $1.9 million to be matchec{S to 1. appointec{by the Governor anc{their vision—Parks to People. Enter the Iowa Parks Founc{ation,whose focus was to make this plan anc{vision a reality The Iowa Parks We wmmittec{to each other the following guic{ing principles at the beginning of Founc{ation laic{out the challenge: to work as a region of mral anc{urban wunties. this journey: Work across governmental lines.Work with private citizens.Work with non-profits. • Have fun! Public-private partnerships at a scale that is broac{er anc{more enwmpassing.This • Together,we will make the Parks to People program wme alive. was a tall order. • We will wnsider locally, think and act regionally. ]ackson anc{]ones County representatives came together anc{then askec{ Dubuque • We will create a sharec{vision of what is possible anc{then methoc{ically County to join them.A wnnection between mral anc{urban began.The vision achieve it at the level appropriate,whether by city, wunty,state,private or c{ocument of the Green Ribbon Commission laic{out the vision of great places anc{ partnership. experiences, wnnectec{parks,healthy parks anc{people,as well as wmmunity ' Have fun! anc{culmral vitality. Representatives of the three wunties came together arounc{a Now, one year later,we have c{one it We have hac{fun from the beginning to wmmon focus---parks anc{people.They are sprinklec{throughout the entire area— �e present We are common allies who have createc{a regional vision together. four state parks, wunty parks anc{city parks large anc{small, in cities large anc{ We createc{shoro-term projects to be wmpletec{in a timeframe of two years.We small,some wnnected with trails. have adopted this plan that oudines our twenry-year vision.We wnsidered locally What draws us together�beautifiil landscape depicted by Grant Wood and a and yet thought and acted regionally and even beyond our region. Some of our river that is mighty...the Mississippi River.The Grant Wooc{Mississippi Region was meetings have been fillec{with harc{wnversations anc{have gotten a little"louc{," born.The name is who we are anc{the lanc{scapes we care so c{eeply about but the relationships we have built have allowec{us to walk away at the enc{of Coulc{we work together?We startec{out as businesses associates,frienc{s, non- �e meeting feeling gooc{about the vision anc{where we are going.Those harc{ profits anc{governmental representatives from each wunty,knowing only those conversations have mac{e us stronger. from our own wunties.We came together because we care c{eeply about our parks III The wnversations that happen are wllaborative.They are about action.They are GWMRR$DE�� about how we wmplete our projects.They are about making those projects bigger Daryl Parker,]ackson County Conservation/Grant Wooc{Scenic Byway Council anc{more wnnectec{than we hac{originally c{reamec{they wulc{be.They are about Dusty Embree,]ones County Ewnomic Development sharing expertise anc{resources.They are about how we c{ic{it They are about possibilities for the fumre.The c{iscussions are wllaborative with a region that c{oes Brian Preston, Dubuque County Conservation not see bounc{aries, city or county lines. Conversations happen on a regular basis Keith Rahe, Dubuque Area Convention anc{Visitors Bureau between the Iowa Department of Namral Resources,local anc{c{istrict state parks, Teri Hawks Gooc{mann, City of Dubuque wunty wnservation boarc{staff, city parks anc{recreation staff,tourism leac{ers, Marie Ware, City of Dubuque the Iowa Parks Founc{ation, the Iowa Department ofTransportation, Farm Bureau, Swt Michelson, Iowa Dept. of Namral Resources ewnomic c{evelopment organizations,local anc{regional planning agencies,local Kerry Schepers, Ohnwarc{Bancshares wmmunity founc{ations anc{non-profits. Tom Devine, Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce, Grant Wooc{Scenic Byway Our wmmon vision has helpec{us to see beyonc{our city, wunty anc{state Council governmental lines that so often wnstrain us. It has also movec{from relying on Brac{Hatcher, Grant Wooc{Scenic Byway Council government to involving non-profits,private citiuns anc{more to help make the $rac{Mormann,]ones County Conservation vision a reality.The relationships that have been createc{allow us to accomplish Kris Gobeli, Fic{elity Bank/]ones County Ewnomic Development Boarc{ things that we wulc{not c{o alone.We celebrate each other's success as projects Mary]o Gotharc{,]ackson County Community Founc{ation are awarc{ec{grants anc{we celebrate together at each other's ribbon cuttings.The energy that is in the room when we gather is wntagious. In answer to the first three questions:Why don't they work together?Why don't GWMRR BOARD—EX OFFICIO MEMBERS they talk?Why c{on't they get along?We are c{oing just that here. Our work is Wayne Buchhola, Iowa Dept. of Namral Resources grounc{breaking, erasing borc{ers with city, wunty,state anc{fec{eral wllaboration. Swtt Dykstra, Iowa Dept. of Namral Resources We challenge others to c{o the same. Matthew Bonar, Iowa Dept.of Namral Resources We have alreac{y wmpletec{projects in our first year, anc{over the next two years Dennis Murphy, Iowa Dept.of Namral Resources we will wmplete many more. But we c{ic{n't step in to this for the short term.This Nancy Van Milligen, Community Founc{ation of Greater Dubuque plan takes us beyonc{that We wmmittec{to it for the long haul.We are the Grant Loras Herrig, City of Bellevue Wooc{Mississippi River Region.We are prouc{of where we are just a year later anc{ where we are going. ]enna Soyer, ECIA Kelley Deutemeyer, ECIA '1 , � �� -� �� Amy Manternach, Community Founc{ation of Greater Dubuque �, c _ MarkAckelson, Iowa Parks Founc{ation Coach 7 - _ � � � : • PLANADVISORS/CONSULTANTS �� . I� Iowa Parks Founc{a[ion i' � � � �� RDG Planning&Design .i -'. � _ � East Central Intergovernmental Association(ECIA) _ � ]ackson County EwnomicAlliance �� N THANKYOU to the countless organizations and individuals who volunteered their time, resources and energy to make this plan possible f ACKSON COL7N'TY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE: The GWMRR Board would like to extend a special thank you to the Jackson Counry Ewnomic Alliance Board, Executive Director Dave Heiar, anc{Assistant Executive Director Niwlas Hockenberry for their timeless work anc{c{ec{ication of resources to making this wllaborative effort possible. S'TAI{EHOLDER GROUP:This list is only representative of the 100+member stakeholder group. Many more citizens and entities participated in various aspects of the planning process for this Master Plan. In ac{c{ition,many participants representec{more than one entity c{uring the planning sessions. Bellevue Chaznbec oFCommecce Dubuque County Consecva[ion Iowa Legisla[ocs Maquoketa YMCA Bellevue Sta[e Bank Dubuque County Consecva[ion Sodety Iowa Na[ucal Hecitage Pounda[ion(INHP) Mon[icello Chaznbec of Commecce Bike Iowa Dubuque CountyTourism Iowa Packs Pounc{a[ion(IPP) Mys[ique Casino Caznp Shalom Dubuque Metropo$tanAreaTcanspoctation Iowa State Univecsity Extension Noc[heast IowaActionTcail-Ridecs Club Casey's Area(DMATS) IowaToucism Council ��T) Ci[izen State Bank Dubuque Ianc{Pheasants Porevec Jackson County Counsecvation Noc[heast Iowa RC&D City ofAnaznosa Eas[Cen[cal In[ecgovecnmen[al Assoda[ion Jackson County EconomicAl$ance QCEA) Ohnwacc{Bancsk�aces City ofAsbury �ECI'�) Jackson County Pacm Bureau Ou[dooc Dubuque City of Bellevue Eas[u'n Iowa Community College Jackson County Supervisocs Po[[ec's Mill/Platted Pikh City oFDubuque Edible Dubuque Jackson CountyToucism Pcemiec Bank City of Dubuque—Planning Su'vices Fidelity Bank andTmst Jones County Community Poundation RDG Plazu�ing and Design City of Dubuque—Leisure Services Pciends of Jackson County Consecva[ion Jones County Consecva[ion Regional Planning Affilia[ion 8 (RPA 8) City of Maquoketa Pciends of Maquoketa Caves Sta[e Pack Jones County Economic Developmen[ Sedgwick CMS City of Mon[icello Pcienc{s of Mines of Spain Jones County Pacm Bureau Trees Porevec C$mb On Gcan[Wooc{Sce�ic Byway Jones County Supecvisocs Tci-Sta[eTcail Vision Community Pounc{ation of Greatec Dubuque Iowa City/County Management Assoda[ion Jones CountyToucism Twui Rivecs Pheasants Porevec Community Founc{ation of Jackson County Iowa C$mbers Coalition Keep Iowa Beautiful U.S.Fish anc{Wilc�life Service Dubuque Area Chaznbec oFCommecce Iowa Depac[men[oFCul[ucal Affaics Idmes[one Bluffs RC&D O[hec commiu�ity leadecs Dubuque Bike Coop Iowa Depac[men[ofTcanspocta[ion(IDOT) Maquoketa Ar[Expecience Dubuque Community Gacc{en Coali[ion Iowa Depac[men[of Na[ucal Resoucces (IDNR) Maquoketa Chaznbec of Commecce Dubuque Conven[ion&Visi[ocs Bureau(CVB) Iowa Pacm Bureau Maquoketa Sta[e Bank MASTER PLAN SPONSORS � . • � - • - - - - - - - • � - • - - - - - - I_., /OWAFARMBUREAU ,_� JACKSONCOUNTYFARM@UREAU 1_-. JONESCOLNTYFARMBUREAU � J O1rES ��u1V 1 1 , Commvniry Faundalion oj ��Yr C,OMMLINITY FOUNDATION Community Poundafion JACKSON COUN'TY MySTIQLIE of G'�eater DuLugue �nAfj�7�uteuf�Communl[yPa�ndatbnofGreattrDULuque ,�,��,,,�,�„r..�vMww+M��+��W� � � O A S 1 N O V VI TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Execu�ive Summary 5 Part One The Planning Context and Process 9 Part Two The Plan 29 Part Three Call to Action 33 Appendices �� ...,-._.�a., � i ,r ,- � �.. . ,- � ��;�j .:/ , , ,� � r�, l, � ,R,�, � - , • ,�`� , 1� ��•� �''.,��' ~� r'� i�' 4i� ,yYsa• �� . ,� � � l• ' � r'�� '.�`.'r a4f�'. \ ./ . � r �� ' � � � � ♦ rN ` f' � ' .� +��`.�� ! �1 .' • \ � / �1 �p �I . � ��_� _�it rI- �'-�+i� . .I �" _\ _' . ' . \ / . I , � . O ac - �L. � -, � y� �c . h' ��! 7�a�r� c. � �a_ � �"��+Ve>�c. _ . . '. `.. v � �^.I ., ` `♦ ,. .� �-,,;� ' � � a - `Q N . , a�a�� • ��t,,�!'a'M�..��- . . 'j -�_ ` � `i� N.� . � '�s� ��"t'� ��' .r _ f�"'��4 ( � � .�_�I � ` � � � ` '. I� j�.. " . �~' __-�� 'M'_�� Y- � � ', if "f �r� E- . W^�%��r 'x`�� ` .�r' �v��3-•- �� 4. !' .1�0'��`� �`��'+ R`�,'�-'-_.N� ��X. :`��.i.u.�' �1�^ ��Na.��.�r� � � e � f� T WZ�i� S� _. X � _ �L y.:. .� d f�e�^ � ;� y��.,�""s.. '�i� � �.�,c. „ �► �y�, - ��+v � - u-- � � f ry U� ,� �-� '�'vus . ` �.,} ✓� _ �..::: �R� �� :..� �� ty� ` i 1-^, -�` -ti.!1}�q'rv�,ir,°z - . .�►..�- _ _ - _ �-.� .�;i — `. �.: #- 7 h��'��GCy`�,'�"�,�' � (�¢ 1. . .<s_ � �: _ — "" � : The Grant Wooc{Mississippi River Region (GWMRR) is a multi-jurisc{ictional, bi- The region boasts a wealth of assets anc{oppormnities for a wllaborative effort partisan,public-private partnership intenc{ec{to create exceptional places anc{ to connect parks to people anc{places: unique anc{ancient lanc{formations;4,390 experiences for Iowans anc{visitors alike.This wllaboration, Iowa's first Parks miles of waterways;four state parks, S0+ wunty parks anc{swres of city parks to People initiative, is working together to erase the bounc{aries anc{"enhance, ranging in scale from regional to pocket parks; anc{innumerable culmral anc{arts promote,sustain, and wnnect"the region's culmral, namral and park assets.The events and facilities.Throughout the plan, these assets are discussed in the context region enwmpasses a three-wunty area now known as the Grant Wooc{Loop. of potential oppormnities to expanc{anc{improve upon their existing qualities. GRANT WOOD LOOP �� /"MazonGq The Grant Wooc{Loop enwmpasses Dubuque,]ackson, anc{]ones Counties anc{a " _.,. _.. population ofjust unc{er 140,000. Our namral resources anc{thriving arts wmmunities � provic{e a perfect canvas for investing in our people,parks, anc{fumre.Town after town, � - �"�� park after park, offer the kinc{of experience that give resic{ents anc{visitors alike the " Fo1Do°9` -�"Wa�oo '- - �� opportunity to wnnect with the outc{oors, wnnect to frienc{s anc{family, anc{create �siomory _��- __,_, . �. "'� forevermemories. �� ,,,..._ , cd„papiA� �••-.� .. 4mes ...... .�,;.. . � ...� ....,�. At the wnvergence of the Paleowic Plateau, the Iowa Surface, anc{the Southern � Ma"n'°'""" • Iowa Drift Plain, the re ton is a rari boastin carvec{river valle s, ma'estic - ' � �"'°r�'7 °.'°°"oo^ g �7'� g Y 1 � ' -onMai�e� � ,._,w ...:._ . .-� limestone bluffs anc{rolling hills historically c{ominatec{by prairie anc{timber.This � � � " � � , �"_" ..... �... -� o�aioo� c{iverse terrain has lec{c{irecdy to a region of rivers.The Mississippi, Maquoketa anc{ mu�m�uns � � ....... ___.,. __. Wapsipiniwn Rivers wme first to minc{, but waterways c{ominate the lanc{scape. '• � . Today, the ancient namral formations existside byside with modern mral " �� ;-�� ou��a . . agriculmre and river towns.These idyllic landscapes were the inspiration for many -,-- -��- '--;- � � of Grant Wooc{'s greatest works. Execu[ive Summary 1 PURPOSE OF THE PI,AN r�-�g - � � `:-""" —� lNisconsin The Grant Wooc{Loop Master Plan(GWLMP) is not a lanc{use, operating,or capital -- � �"�""° "p"'� . - � � , v improvement plan for any inc{ivic{ual entity or facility. It is a roac{map anc{living �� . c{ocument for wllaboration towarc{a sharec{vision within the region to enact over .. - � � � � �1 � �� the next 20 years.The Master Plan is both a guic{e for the sustaining stakeholc{ers � .. � �" �-�_ �_` �,��wnn�e anc{a resource for resic{ents anc{visitors.The Master Plan's purpose is to establish anc{ .. . . " ' "' "u implement an ambitious vision of wnnecting people to their wmmunities anc{to each -�- -��` other throu h arks, trails, uali of-life assets, anc{health livin ro rammin We ' "' 150on g P 4 t7'- Y g P g g. .. wnsic{er notjust namral resources, but also the built environment notjust ewnomics, . � � �� i : � but also public health;not just social gathering spaces,but also culmral events anc{assets. � � '� i �" , This c{ocument reflects these values through establishec{strategic c{irections anc{ic{entifiec{ � ; - .. � � � priority initiatives. - - -�- -�- -- �-� � � -�"""�._...�,- . w.�enm'wm' � ��If101S ' / : � - � . Fm.,�»>S*e RESULTS OF THE PLANNING PROCESS . ; . � ''-� _ ,�� _ aP�. �_ Development of this plan has resultec{in several major priorities anc{rewmmenc{ations � :,, y �� `'^.. � �- that the Leac{ership Team will focus on implementing in the wming months,years anc{ , ��^ � . beyonc{.These incluc{e: ! _ ��d�`" � � � ' � ... x �� _.: ._ w�.�.. . �W:.:�� • Establish&Support a Formal Regional Collaborative. Developmen[ ' � '�� '�e' '0'°_"'-�'"°�"'"- - -- � 3 I of a GWMRR organizational strucmre anc{sustainable func{ing for project . - ) ,' � �� - implementation anc{worc{ination. Enhance parmerships among existing entities anc{ E � � �� f . ._ _. increased awareness of the strategic directions. �.. " � �� ' • Priority Initiative:Maquoketa River on the Move. A wmplete water trail,with wmmunity accesses anc{amenities,along the Maquoketa River through]ones anc{ . Build a Lasting Legacy. Ac{vocacy anc{stewarc{ship efforts to c{evelop sustainable ]ackson Counties. func{ing anc{ongoing support for the maintenance anc{enhancement of our natural, • Priority Initiative:Prairie Creek Connections. New wnnecting trails from Prairie recreational anc{culmral assets. Creek Recreation Area, through the city of Maquoketa, to Hurstville Interpretive Center anc{on to Maquoketa Caves State Park. Incluc{es enhancec{amenities at Prairie Creek, Hurstville Interpretive Center anc{along the route. HOW TO READ THIS PLAN • Priority Initiative:17ie Mississippi Circuit. New wnnecting trails from City of The Master Plan is broken c{own into several sections that c{iscuss the process, overarching Dubuque, to Mines of Spain, through the City of St Donams, to Spmce Creek strategic framework,priority initiatives,specific projects anc{implementation of the Park, through the city of Bellevue anc{Felc{erman Park,lanc{ing in Bellevue State GWMRR Parks to People program. Park. Circuit wmpletec{through enhancec{accesses anc{signage along Mississippi River water trail. Incluc{es amenities along route. Part One:'Ihe Planning Context and Process • Priority Initiative:Crossing the Wapsi/Bridging History. Connector trail from 'j]ie opening sections c{etail how the Parks to People process began, as well as the the historic Hale Bric{ge area to city ofAnamosa. Incluc{es Hale Bric{ge area upgrac{es formation anc{work of the steering group to c{ate.The public engagement process anc{ anc{other enhancements. how input has been inwrporatec{throughout the Master Plan is c{iscussec{. Part One • Priority Initiative:E�cperience the Inspiration. A wllaborative brand and concludes with a discussion of the Strategic Framework, detailing the mission,vision and marketing of the region that culminates in creating user-c{riven c{estination strategic c{irections.These strategic c{irections will be referencec{throughout the Master experiences,supportec{by technological applications anc{worc{ination with tourism, Plan. namral resources,anc{culmral entities. 2 Execu[ive Sumaiary Part Two:'Ihe Plan on travel to recreation sites anc{participation in recreation activities has resultec{in more than$3 billion in spenc{ing,which in mrn helps support approximately 31,000 jobs anc{ PartTwo enwmpasses the real substance of the plan.This section c{etails the ic{entification $�17 million of inwme in the state."The below table shows a summary of the report's anc{work plans for the five ic{entifiec{priority initiatives, c{iscusses the wmmitment to the finc{ings. legacy of the region's state parks, anc{builc{s on progress anc{momenmm by ic{entifying longerterm initiatives. Approximate Economic Impacts of State &County Pazks &Trails in 2011�i� PaR Three:Call to Action � The final sections of this plan summarize the implementation timelines, ic{entify key parmers, anc{c{iscuss the necessary work that is neec{ec{to sustain the GWMRR Parks to State Parks $786 $376 $216 7,472 People program for fumre generations. Counry Parks $609 $292 $168 5,789 . Trails $22 $9 $5 169 �1�� 4 �� _ = Lakes $1,210 $395 $302 14,766 � . � - `_ _-_- ' Rivers $824 $269 $130 6,351 =- Total (less $3,074 $1,160 $717 30,964 _--_-=_-- duplicates) w 1 � ^ �, y �'�- � � :� . �, The Grant Wooc{Loop is formnate to be home to four of these state parks anc{more than •� y� • -- F� �1�� SO wunty parks.The below table shows the estimatec{visits anc{spenc{ing in regional * ,,o .. .. � � `.,� ' .15� � �_^ , �� _ _ wunty parks in 2011, anc{shows that$30.5 million of the$609 million spent statewic{e, is _ � � �' w �{. spent in the GWL region. � �, r_ ,. >. � ' �� . �! Estimated Visits and Spending in County Pazks in 20ll �l� �� ` �� -�� y � � ._. � � . __ � � : - ` ._ � Dubuque 806,841 $205 : I�L%--,i„f` ^'o � � . • �� - �'M""F'.a Jackson 195,860 $S.0 � �, r ...�'A� r _�� . , ._, a'. '.a_' ]ones 199,$$2 $$.0 Total 1,202,253 $305 IMPORTANCE OF INVESTMENT In ac{c{ition to outc{oor recreational oppormnities, the region is host to an extensive list of �'CONOMIC BENEPITS culmral anc{historical assets.All of these natural, recreational anc{cultural assets are not only important to the quality of life of resic{ents, but also bring in visitors that wntribute I nvesting in our recreational, namral anc{culmral assets is critical. Our state,county, to the ewnomic vitality of the region's wmmunities. anc{city parks, trails,waterways, anc{cultural assets are an important ewnomic engine, supporting wmmunity well-being anc{vitality. Recent smc{ies have shown that there are impressive ewnomic impacts associated with recreation and tourism. A recent report wmmissionec{by The Namre Conservancy anc{proc{ucec{by Iowa State University founc{that outc{oor recreation spenc{ing is a big business in Iowa.The smc{y looked at spending and sewndary impacts at state parks,counry parks,lakes,rivers and streams, and multi-use trails across the state,and wncluded that"Expendimres [in 2014] Execurive Summary 3 The below table shows the ewnomic impact of tourism travel in the three wunties in wilc{life habitat,working farms anc{forests,water quality or outc{oor recreation 2014. It c{emonstrates the value of builc{ing on Dubuque County's success for the whole opportunities. of the region. This plan envisions a framework of namral areas anc{other open spaces that wnserves namral ecosystems anc{helps people wnnect with namral anc{culmral resources. �omestic Travel�ttpact in 2014«� Collectively, the projects in this master plan will improve the quality of life for all with better soil anc{water quality; ac{c{outc{oor recreation oppormnities;sustain . . ewnomic development enhance knowledge and understanding of our ewlogical and environmental assets,anc{preserve our culmral anc{historic treasures. Dubuque $329.0 $50.6 2.8 $14.7 $43 Jackson $311 $4.0 0.2 $1.8 $0.6 J.ASTING I.EGACY ]ones $21.$ $2.0 01 $1.2 $01 Investing in our parks, trails,waterways anc{cultural assets is gooc{for Iowans, Total $381.6 $$6.6 3.1 $17.7 $5.0 our important natural systems, existing anc{potential businesses,anc{visitors to our state. It is truly a win-win situation with rippling positive impacts. But it is even more important to secure sustainable investment in order to maintain �"I'IIER RETURNS ON INVFS"I'MENT the resources put in for the initial investment A new namre center only attracts Needless to say, outdoor recreation and culmral assets are an important ewnomic sector visitors if it is maintained and staffed.A trail can only produce ewnomic and health for the region. But there are other important benefits c{erivec{from investment in our benefits if the surface is maintainec{anc{ac{equate amenities exist along the route. namral anc{culmral resources. Our state,county anc{city park legacy can only truly be celebratec{if the built capital is provided and maintained in accordance with public expectations. • Business Development Most ewnomic c{evelopers, businesses, anc{entrepreneurs have rewgnizec{that quality of life is a major factor in attracting anc{retaining Our lasting legacy will be built on the wntinuec{stewarc{ship anc{ac{vocacy efforts employees. Millennials, unlike previous generations, choose where to live anc{then of all Iowans.As such, an important aspect of this Master Plan anc{of the ongoing finc{a job.An investment in amenities anc{outc{oor recreation is an investment in efforts of the Leac{ership Team anc{its parmers, is to builc{the capacity of local workforce anc{business. champions,foster increasec{public support, ac{vocate for sustainable parks func{ing, and inwrporate the shared vision in all that we do as a region. • Pubfic Health It has also been well establishec{that increasec{access to outc{oor parks anc{recreation contributes to wellness anc{physical activities.A smc{y by East Carolina University suggests that in Iowa,physical inactivity wsts the state approximately$4.6 billion annually in lost worker proc{uctivity, $866 million in higher health care costs, anc{$10.6 million in higher workers wmpensation wsts. ' . , • Conservation Benefits Our region is blessec{with a c{iverse array of namral anc{ ��" �� .E -�s � � . � �� a ' •,a 4ri.� .�'wt' _ - culmral resources, making lanc{wnservation a critical tool to enhance ewnomic -=W<.-,�-�_��a� .�.�„ �" -� �, � prosperity,public anc{environmental health anc{quality oflife. Lanc{wnservation V-��"' � �°'r ._ -. „� t � _�h� sustains long-time inc{ustries such as forestry anc{agriculmre while bringing new � , r, �1 � ewnomic oppormnity through tourism anc{outc{oor recreation.Natural lanc{scapes �:,� it ��= �` " 1,� and working lands mitigate flooding and improve water qualiry; clean our air, � �'�� , ,�� provic{e fresh,healthy fooc{; anc{help attract anc{retain businesses,workers anc{ � � �`�( �: � �-.. . - -- - � ..L . - visitors. -- -c-v � � - � _ Our region's beautiful lanc{scape will continue to c{raw new businesses anc{new - _ - � '� - resic{ents if we consciously balance grow[h with wnservation of the namral environment through worc{inatec{planning. Some areas are more appropriate forc{evelopment,whileothersareimportantforprovic{ingbioc{iversityanc{ �� E�nomicvalueofoumooreecreationnctivitiesin�owa;otto,oaniel,etal,zolz 2 The EconomiclmpactofTavel on lowa CounOes-2014; lowa EconomicDevelopmentAWhonry lowa Tourism Office,August2014 4 Execu[ive Sumaiary � � � � � �� / �A �,, � i�� , i �� , � _ � '1 � ' � � ( i ° � � � � / � � � / � � � w`�s,: WHAT �AND WHO� IS PARKS TO PEOPLE? �'h t In 2014, a group wnsisting of Governor Branstac{'s Green Ribbon Commission, the �--� - � 7- � _ �� Iowa Department of Namral Resources, anc{the Iowa Parks Founc{ation releasec{the �� - t. -" - �� _.: �'- � Parks to People Plan.The plan looks aheac{to the year 2020—the 100th anniversary of ,�, � � .� � - the state park system�nc{emphasizes wnnectivity anc{sustainable func{ing sources to � _ � �'�� I� create a premier park system. In preparation for release of the plan anc{the start of its �' '� � � ( � � � implementation, Governor Branstac{anc{the Legislature set asic{e$2.0 million for a pilot � � i project ' � In late summer 2014, the Parks to People selection wmmittee tourec{potential ' - � � � pilot regions. In September of 2014, the Governor announcec{that the Grant Wooc{ T'�� '�. _ _ . - . � _ . Mississippi River Region (wnsisting of]ones,]ackson anc{Dubuque Counties)hac{ � been selectec{as the first Parks to People region.After being selectec{as the pilot region, „ � � � � � �i � stakeholc{ers involvec{in the initial application anc{tour formec{the Leac{ership Team. �I , - - � ' � � � �.r.;Y�_1' � � � ^ - With guic{ance from the Iowa Parks Founc{ation anc{RDG Planning anc{Design, the ., r - �; �, . Leac{ership Team laic{out a process to create a Grant Wooc{Loop Master Plan(GWLMP) �' ;�' ' � ` � anc{to establish mechanisms for implementing the plan with the allocatec{$1.9 million = � � .� � L� and 5:1 local match. Development of the plan included many partners and stakeholders, ��- == �� r anc{implementation will require many more. � ..- � J—, � �i, 4� i � � �' � � Pac[One:Planning Con[cz[anc{Process 5 PARTr� '"" n"OPLE PROCESS . T t� 1 !.., , 1 � �'_-_�� S�Tei�I�_L . . �•-. _ ' '!�� I �` . Y� • ��' ' � • • •11. • � � • "�� "� • • •� '� . • • �. • • • • • ' ROLES 8L RESPONSIBILITIES Entity Roles anc{Responsibilities Entity Roles anc{Responsibilities Govemoc anc{Iowa • Punc{s Iowa Packs Pounc{ation Packs to People planning effoct Loop Macketing& • Coocc�inates pub$c input sessions anc{mec�ia celeases Legisla[ure wi[h$2.0 miWon Community Outxeach . Develops sodal media con[en[ Iowa Packs Pounda[ion • Helped develop[he sta[ewide Vision:Packs[o People plan Commi[[ee . Collaboca[es wi[h cz[emal pacmu's on macke[ing con[en[and • Aclministecs rhe$1.9 miWon allocadon to GWMRR implementation • Serves as an ac{visoc[o[he plaz�ning process Loop Projects Commi[[ee • Wocks[o c{evelop projec[wock plans anc{buc{gets Iowa DNR(Sta[e Office) • Helped develop[he sta[e-wide Vision:Packs[o People plan Loop Pundcaising • Collaboca[es wi[h cz[emal pacmu's on gcan[wci[ing and • Budgets$1.9 million allocation Committee fundcaising activides • Serves as a pacmec in[he implementa[ion process Donocs/S[ewacc{s • Helps func{asse[mapping,planning process anc{c{evelopmen[ GWMRR Boacd • Coocdinates all planning and implementation activities of tMs plan • Develops final plan • Yeo-[o-be identified donocs will help fund proju[ • Advocates Foc sustainable funding implementation and sustainability oFovuall GWLMP initiatives • Makes collec[ive dedsions on pciocity projec[s,Fundcaising,and prograzn ac{ministration �G Planning&Design • Consultant to Iowa Parks Founc{ation anc{Grant Wooc{ Mississippi Rivec Region foc plan facilita[ion anc{c{evelopment • Wocks on development oF ocganizational stmcture Loop Stakeholc{ec Group • Compiles exis[ing plans/progcazns,public input infocmation and en[ity-specific pcioci[ies[o develop s[ca[egic fi�aznewock,lis[ of po[en[ial projec[s,anc{p�ioci[iza[ion n'i[ecia SO WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY: "�'..RANT�OOD MISSISSIPPI RIVER REGION"? "�'..RANT�OOD I.00P"? The term Grant Wood Mississippi River Region is the official name of the The term Grant Wood Loop means the geography of the three-county area and collaborative partners in this area who put this plan together,and the is the official brand of the initiative. organization that will coordinate implementation. 6 Pac[One:Planning Con[cz[anc{Process THE PLANNING PROCESS OvExv�w The GWL Master Plan planning process began with a regional wllaboration in 2014 of key partners involvec{in the initiation of the program, as well as Community Outreach to showcase the region's parks in an effort to bewme Iowa's first Parks to People region. &Marketing, Projects, anc{Func{raising Subcommittees.These wmmittees met as neec{ec{ Since this successful endeavor,planning in the region has been guided by the Leadership throughout the planning process, and will wntinue to meet during implementation. Team anc{Stakeholc{er Group with assistance from the Iowa Parks Founc{ation anc{RDG Planning anc{Design, basec{on the moc{el c{evelopec{by the Green Ribbon Commission PUBLIC �'NGAGTMENT (see Green Ribbon Commission Roac{Map,Appenc{iz A). Over the span of a year, the 'j]ie Master Plan is heavily influencec{by both the input provic{ec{at the Stakeholc{er Stakeholc{er Group has: Group meetings as well as public input gatherec{through open houses anc{social • ic{entifiec{parmers for a non-profit organization; mec{ia. Seven open houses were helc{in]anuary 201$ throughout the region. • assessec{current strengths,weaknesses, opportunities anc{threats; The GWMRR representatives provic{ec{a brief overview of the program anc{then participants were invited to share ideas and wmments on poster boards describing • inventoried current assets and needs; the five strategic directions and project ideas. GWMRR representatives were • engagec{the public for input stationec{arounc{the venues to talk to participants about specific project ic{eas • came to wnsensus on regional priority initiatives; anc{what the Parks to People program is all about Between 10 anc{$0 participants attended each session. Comments wllected can be found in Appendix D. • established criteria and a shared vision to guide investment of resources;and • ic{entifiec{several projects for implementation. The GWMRR team has also sought multiple avenues to keep the public anc{local officials informec{anc{engagec{, incluc{ing establishing a Facebook page, issuing The planning process has pullec{together a c{iverse group ofstakeholc{ers all working press releases, anc{presenting upc{atec{information to city wuncils, wunty boarc{s wllaboratively on c{ifferent issues.To expec{ite c{evelopment anc{implementation of the anc{other regional groups. Meetings have been helc{with not only the Iowa plan, the Stakeholc{er Group was informec{anc{guic{ec{by the Leac{ership Team mac{e up Department of Namral Resources but also the Iowa Department of Culmral Affairs anc{Iowa Department ofTransportation. � i , i �� DISCOVER , �� f �� 1 �Ithy Parks, Healthy People ASSESS � REGIONALMAP � � r ,��ew i -�f��w ,� iea��i : -- . �� 'w:5nm" asvn n�^,,,�� tnwMmio�i . . O J✓�ed "'""'"`' �mm�. �m�"`.emd.rs ....b . ., ' � � r� v u�P uS w,e.n=t��.,� . y., WxnT's Youx BiG IvEn? � ""�� w .�e+ O �y' �� . i� h�,, i�'d ywAi�{ NnF IT� , � ,q«I �� „� . ��Q I w +� �, „� ,�� °p„�. ` DuringtheJanuary2015open �'•��e..:�"' µ r+w" ° �"":',,,..�.°u�,. J.`^`":� IlOU525,the public was invited to � � 0 Q�� .�'""�� 7 YT iveratenve limehne . . .. 4---i ss� �,u+e� �^r a,as Ow�e �"" share their ideas and comments � V � � •... �,.':,,.:�.,, � � FlresS �F�tl'f +rfn.Q c.�..�� .Fw, . . � '�' ,, �,�, , , c<•k� �.,r°'" on the wsion for enhanced ark, CNiPI`.IEFl[ � '� � � Y�� F .°�ie� i t �'F "v',i;•a�;;,,w*, u «,o-., ; . P ^' �r�, ,j� recreation and cultural assets in ..�.-=.n.. -�=::.� opponnnlesmwW neuua� eawienOn _.�.Y� r" � � ��-+�. " a` , �a�k i the region (see Appendix D). � A Y e�r 4� �ry~�,I� -.� _ � . . ia a : ' ...� 1 I \ - T � �e ,,.y 1 uw c..,.....,i i9 eve onei phy5 a^ge event(a`mini 0lympics"or RACi � � � . � ' . . .� � i . kenU) � �. I'',�� nt � limitiaxinlralinntlnrntl rere CCC�c.i,n,�. Pac[One:Planning Con[cz[anc{Process 7 PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA The planning process also brought forth criteria by which projects woulc{take priority for currendy involvec{anc{who shoulc{be engagec{? Is there a champion? available resources, both financial anc{human capital.With 70+stakeholc{ers routinely engagec{, anc{input regularly sought from the public, the list of projects anc{ic{eas SHOVEL-READY WITH PUBLIC SUPPORT: Can this effortlproject qualify as an submitted for plan inclusion is long.The process of creating the criteria helped us identify "early win"? Does the project already have funding?What's required to secure additional priorities from a number of perspectives: func{ing?Does this effortlproject have energy anc{/or support in the COIT11T1UIl Ity? DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER:L�TTRACTIVE� UNIQUE� ICONIC:Will[his efford • Chronological Priorities—Some projects or processes need to be developed early in the project lead to a significant attraction or draw that adds to the wmpelling story of our plan because other plan elements rely on their wmpletion. region?This c{raw might stem from a specific effort or the package/layering of a variety of • Low Hanging Fmit—Some initiatives have light impact but are simple to esecute. efforts. How marketable is this initiative anc{to whom? Sometimes this occurs c{ue to low-to-no cost,current political will,available resources, available match anc{/or technological ease ofexecution. PROMOTES E'DUCATION AND L�We1RENESS: How well c{oes this effort/project builc{awareness anc{share critical information regarc{ing the region's culmral anc{namral • Big Impact—Some efforts may take a long time to accomplish,either c{ue to their cost heritage? or other challenges, but they will likely have a significant impact. • Personal Passion/E�ic{ent Leac{ership—Some projects have c{u{icatec{champions whose leac{ership anc{commitment will likely provic{e sufficient follow-through to achieve the desired result far the region. \ These criteria were c{evelopec{through two facilitatec{work sessions with the Stakeholc{er „ �� Group anc{refinec{anc{appliec{to potential projects by the Leac{ership Team to ic{entify � '* Ji � � S the Priority Initiatives to be incluc{ec{in this plan. No pointsystem has been assignec{to +lC�,y (�� jR � /��h QYpd�% the criteria.The Leac{ership Team has workec{on the basis of wnsensus to answer the •�•'- ��f�� Vy� ds g�. �h:c i. _ � � � •.,. , ti�,: `"� . Cammissian OKsgrantfor questtons posec{below, anc{reach a collecttve unc{erstanc{ing of the opportunities anc{ '�r•w � �',.. ., :,� hike/hike trail hy urtenal challen es inherent in the ro osec{ ro'ects. •'>�:' i i �.i� , u� 3 i ..- �, g P P P J �...�, �., � -..� ��i .�:;, °i"`i'^' .� •�e.... Ti �� J IFclnOfi utl - �• R � ' r � � t� 6 9 -I t FlI �. REGIONAL IMPACT: How well c{oes this effort/project ac{c{value to ��OgCam 9et5 po�o�`+� ":'! .� i ii i i�� o� ' the whole region. We hope to achieve positive social, ewnomic anc{ �pcal teSUmony t ', � � . i n n � i Ei �i i�k � environmental impacts across the region.Although projects will almost � �. -�� i i �i r e�r n r i t �� always be location-specific, the criteria is meant to c{etermine if the project � � - � . . ` ��-�� i �e� � . il lh�� 1 � IL has the ability to serve as a catalyst, as an example to others in the region, or "f�• �� - � •y � �i � " � •' �" �19�k-� � i i i tl,,n n, i i i< to be replicatec{throughout the region. �, + v � � � � i . i i ir 4 n��xi i K faht .. L�DDRESSES $TRATEGIC �IRECTIONS: How c{oes the effort/project meet � � �� ' �� t Wt�s Wellrft8f 9 the strategic c{irections,particularly Lasting Legacy? Is there a func{ing strategy � `_ ��_ . g pt01 �-„, anc{likelysuppord In which Strategic Direction is this projectstrong?Where ts ` ��a�Q�o�ncz��p°�P�� r�� it weak?What neec{s to happen to ac{c{ress the full range of Strategic Directions? �F��awards -� ' � , � , PllOt PI'0�eCt`;. �, E'NHANCFS C.URRENT F'ACILITIFS AND PROGRAMS: How well does[his toT - a�� u c,�unry;c�amwooe Region �r� effort/project builc{from/maintain/restore existing facilities anc{programs?We � � ��°e°�o.map�perks re tai zanon pian �, '.�,,, believe that we cannot sacrifice existing systems to builc{or create new ones. °' � CREATES AND MAINTAINS LONG-TERM� DNERSE STEWARDS AND -�---�•��^ „� '�; ; � _._. ___.._ , ., �..- .., PARTNERS:What is the potential for long-lasting, robust parmerships?Who is 8 Pac[One:Planning Con[cz[anc{Process � ` , _ � --- � -.s__ _ _ ,. . ,• -- �r ! --- „_��` '- �__ . �r • ' _ < -- �'� / — ,.. � `�n..��,� _ - m�� - -- iz>., . �-_'� . �\�� ,., _,. , -- sra�� `� . . � �� .r--r -- � - -w � �-� . �n�"� ' __: � . , - -- . ._:.�� .� - _ _ _ _ ��:: ��l y�- --� «- - _ - - ` ,t_ Y'�� -- 1�_ - _,,,_�__ _ _ _ _ r�','. 4_ ' '- - � A ' " . e'i��•�'y�. _ R � _ A__A ' . � � J 1 1(t11 L'li.�. � �..,...�. .. .��..� As part of the planning process, the Stakeholc{er Group helc{several sessions to c{evelop STRATEGIC �IRECTIONS a strategic c{irection for GWMRR as an organization as well as for implementation of Grant Wood Loop projects. Mission,vision and strategic directions were developed that Great Spaces, Great Experiences: We want to enhance, m�tintain andprotect our natural enwmpass where the region wants to be in 20+years.These strategic c{irections incluc{ec{ asset.r.We want to allow high-volume,low-impact public use.We want a menu of regional potential early wins and indicators ofsuccess. E�ery project and initiative identified in assets so users can select the specific experiences they most value from their wnnections this plan ties back to these strategic c{irections. to this region. The region is builc{ing on wundess strengths.The many natural, c{ramatic MISSION:To enhance,promote,sustain, anc{connect our region's cultural, namral anc{ lanc{scapes incluc{e rivers,prairies, bluffs, anc{wooc�lanc{s. Interpretive, ec{ucational, park anc{other recreation assets. anc{recreational programs anc{facilities wnnect people to cultural,historic, anc{ VISION: Our vision for the Grant Wooc{Loop is that the resic{ents of the region anc{ namral features.We want to expanc{our system of hiking, biking, anc{water trails the visiting public will... Engage. Reflect Remrn.Whether you pac{c�le,pec{al,stric{e, ric{e anc{scenic byways to wnnect people to great spaces anc{great experiences. or rest, our region has c{evelopec{a national moc{el of public-private parmership, inviting U7e want to be a model for the state. One goal is to worc{inate marketing anc{increase all to find their personal meaning and lasting memories with wnnections to: resources for operations and maintenance of current and future facilities.Another goal is • Dramatic, timeless lanc{scapes integrating technology to enhance the usefs experience. • Inspiring parks anc{pathways Connectec{Parks,People anc{Pathways:The region enjoys shared history and physical • Rivers, creeks anc{lakes wnnections.The region's increasing capacity to expanc{trac{itional parmerships is a key • Arts, culmre anc{history strength. • Historic communities anc{places U7e want to continue to invest in deueloj�ing collaboration and e.zj�ancling j�hysical connections. • Local fooc{anc{agriculmre We neec{public anc{private investment to make this happen. • Interpretive, ec{ucational anc{recreational programs for all ages We have establishec{an ongoing regional Projects Committee.We want this wmmittee to ic{entify gaps,prioritize projects, anc{push for wmpletion project by project in support of our region as a whole, anc{for each wmmunity. Pac[Two:�If�e Plan � Healthy Parks, Hea�thy People:The value in accessing namral areas direcdy depends �'i STABLjSHING & �'UPPORTING A Fi ORMAL on the quality of those areas.The more restorec{the lanc{scape, the more restorative the ourdoor experience. �GIONAL COLLf�BOI�TIVE We want to j�rovnote high-quality land stewardshij�from farnz fields to communities to Successful Implementation of this plan, anc{wntinuec{wllaboration within the backyards.We want lanc{scape enhancement anc{protection to positively impact the region,will take purposeful effort by all parties involvec{,particularly those of the health of our parks anc{wmmunities. Leac{ership Team. Up to this point, responsibility for worc{ination ofstakeholc{ers, At the same time,we want greater access to these areas in ways that builc{ c{evelopment of this plan, anc{activities unc{ertaken to begin implementation have awareness of namral resources,share the responsibility for lanc{anc{water been assumec{largely on a volunteer basis. protection, anc{promote investments in personal anc{public health. This has most certainly shown the c{ec{ication of all of those involvec{, but the enormity of the projects laic{out in this plan cannot be met by volunteer efforts Community anc{Cultura�Vitality:With the Mississippi River and artist Grant alone.With over$17 million in capital projects, dedicated resources are needed Wooc{'s history as founc{ations, the region's culmral strengths match its exceptional to see the implementation through.The region feels strongly that staff anc{ beauty. Namral anc{agriculmral lanc{scapes wrap our scenic byways with vistas, changing sustainable func{ing shoulc{be securec{to worc{inate the various puzzle pieces. wlors, anc{activities for users to enjoy.When wuplec{with wmmunities of true character Inevitably grant ac{ministration,outreach anc{marketing, anc{stakeholc{er throughout,this region c{istinguishes Iowa anc{the Mic{west as a national treasure. coorc{ination will reach a point that requires fully supportec{resources. We want to find ways to effectively tell our story, connect all the dot�, and keej�our region's The Leac{ership Team is c{eveloping an organizational anc{programmatic stmcmre heritage thriving. in a way that is sustainable, appropriate to the initiative, anc{fairly c{istributes human and financial resources based on strategic directions and prioritization Lasting Legacy: Without adequate advocacy and resources, our vision cannot endure. criteria. Realization of this major rewmmendation is required as a precursor to We wantstrategies to locate and sustain resources as the regional structure begins to take shaj�e. implementing the Priority Initiatives ic{entifiec{in the next section. We must begin by acknowlec{ging our parks anc{trails systems in Iowa, anc{in this region, 1��Y �Nj�j��j�� historically struggle for ac{equate resources.We want new ways of thinking to maintain, 1 expanc{anc{sustain current anc{fumre resources. The following priority initiatives were selectec{as the kick-off to implementation of the Master Plan because of the close match to strategic c{irections anc{criteria.Each of the initiatives in this section was c{evelopec{as a regional effort wnsisting of existing anc{ planned local projects, wnnectors, upgrades to current facilities and assets, and major . . � � projects neec{ec{to meet the region's overarching goals. r: �_. ,�. � , � �� ' � ' ,1E} � . �i:. . !""� ._�R��. �. ..,��'"-��. �. -'-.::Y'7=�jt� �.r. - _ �_. �'�, � � '-• �r � "� � .� _ +f.. _ «' ' �^�: �'�.rfr�.t ��S - '`�r.i��r:�'�. �^.',' ! [��' ,�`�� .+iq:��y� - �'c i. �'" �:3�..��.'��- � �`� -' � ,�:� - ��- r: _: � �.�'"., _ _ _ ' : � . c-�r'+.�k �...a � 10 Pac[Two:The Plan VISUAL SUMMARY OF THE PLAN'S PRIORITY INITIATIVES : ,, . 1 � ' .. . . � �.._.._.._.._.._.. . - � , : - rce�i� ..,._ wwque. � � _ ..... . , ;�1 _�. �.. �..d. _ � +��*"�:. � ,;. - s ,...�.� . . , _ l� ��'�� - ,mt _.. ," � ' � r" �' N , .�y a�. .+., _ '� �i`: `... � �f�; .�� , � ._— :.adifF �1'"- .. ', lawa(ily.,....� Davenpon i f''� .� � ;Dyersville Dubuque �� I �VC�: _ � .3r _ I � "��7 Minesof5pain Mississippi : : � .�� -� � �. SIa�Perk /� _ . ' �� '_r� s e;, li�� 4�Criu�� a r � ,� _ y /'i , � -- + � .r, � � _____ __ � ,r, .._._ E � ---- � . I Y I r"��-«�+� ^ 5[.�onaNs � � � � i ' Cascade �� . _ _ MauoketaRiver _ I_wh��wa��o�_ ; �iu ,��, . q Y r� On the Move - _ _ _ _ _ ' ry�"�,,! i ' q i SpmceCreekPark � v{d. � Monticello �i Bellevue I i `. ��FeltlermanPark Bellevue Sta@ Park ! Crossing the Wapsi: �'�- I', �, � Bridging History I ..� '• - - � � j Maquoketa Caves Sta@ Pa�k � � i HursNille ln[erpre[ive Wnter � Mamosa Wn[ralPark Pr�irie Creek Connections t�� i � ' —.� M2q00k¢f2 P�airieCreekPerk '� ^��' WepeipiniconStamPa�k p �� . — � �'• i �— _ ; .:� I:_ .,' _. ' k- ' ' _"' _ � � 1- _'"�J I � _ ' 1�� ; r � I ` ` '` ' * ' � �r�', � � — �.._'` .._.._.._�._.._.._.._.._„.�'..i �� ,;I �t�.:.' �� Pac[Two:The Plan 11 Maquoketa River on the Move ESz4n,azedln4z4azi„eIn„�zr,«z• $2Sm+llzon(2016doUars) Key Elements—Maquoketa River on the Move The Maquoketa River is a major river system wnnecting all three wunties in our region, Maquoketa Rivec-Eby's Mill civec and wildlife area access, Jones Co.Consecvarion forming an extensive water trail. Because water trails are growing rapic�ly in popularity acquisirion and improvemenrs across the state, the Grant Wooc{Loop Master Plan has chosen to focus priority efforts Maquoketa Rivec-In[ecpre[ive signage anc{txail signage Jones Co.Consecva[ion on enhancing this important resource.Two major capital aspects will be ac{c{ressec{in this improvements initiative: increasing accessibility anc{removing barriers. Maquoketa Rivec Mon/Maq Access-Dazn cemoval,shoceline Jones Co.Consecva[ion In recent years river accesses along the Maquoketa River have been greatly improvec{to and civec habita[res[ocarion,fisMng access,boadpaddleccak allow recreational users to move to anc{from the water,while ensuring the scenic beauty camp,acces rcail,encry and paddng improvemenrs anc{flooc{plain integrity remain intact.As the recreational use of rivers wntinues to grow, Maquoketa Rivec-92 acce land acquisirion and Aoodplain Jones Co.Consecvarion it will be important to increase the number of high-quality accesses,allowing users to stabilizarion experience new river ac{venmres anc{spreac{the use over many miles. Removing barriers Monricello Pocke[Pack City oFMonricello is another major step in improving recreational use of the Maquoketa River. In particular, within the main stem of the river exist two large c{ams that impec{e recreational pac{c�le Cen[cal Pack-Wa[ecshed res[ocarion(pond,wedand, Jones Co. Consecvarion crafr and boat use and diswnnect ewlogical aspects of the river. Engineering is underway u'�ecprerive signage and paddnv,� for removing one of these barriers, the Mon-Maq c{am,locatec{in northern]ones County. The work that falls under this initiative also requires additional wayfinding, enhancements at c{estinations along the way, anc{wnnection to the heart of Monticello.The wnnections will create a water trail that stretches from Manchestefs new White Water Park(in Delaware County), through Monticello anc{ Oppoltunity PIo)eCts—Macluoketa RiVeI on t�le MoVe Maquoketa, evenmally emptying into the Upper Mississippi River Wilc�life anc{Fish Project Champion Refuge, anc{will wnnect the Maquoketa River to the c{owntowns of each of these cities.These projects will create healthier natural resources anc{healthier people Cen[cal Pack-Iake cenovarion induding dredging,shoceline Jones Co.Consecvarion while allowing for great experiences within a wnnectec{,growing region. stabilizarion and fish k�abita[ Centcal Pack-ADAfisMng,docks,boat caznp,walkway,and Jones Co.Consecvation paddngimprovements Centcal Pack-Hismcic bcic{ge resmcation Jones Co.Consecvation Central Park-Caznpgrounc{improvements induc�ing Jones Co.Conservation electxical upgcades,lacgec si[es,and replacemen[of two restrooms Cen[cal Pack-PaviWon,shel[ec and res[room ceplacemen[ Jones Co.Consecva[ion -� • • Mon[icello Tcail Phase II-Maquoketa Rivu'[o Main S[ree[ City of Mon[icello `�• - -• � • •• • • • � • • • • - • • •�• � • • • • • - • • • ` 12 Pac[Two:The Plan , ., � Key Element Project-Mon-Maq Dam Removal/Modification . Engineering is unc{erway to remove or moc{ify the c{am to eliminate the safety hazarc{, improve recreational passage,anc{restore ecological qualities of the river.This project will have far-reaching benefits well beyonc{the c{am site itself. Recreational users will have more namrally flowing water on which to safely enjoy a family outing.There will no longer be a neec{to watch for warning signs of the impec{ing c{am or portage equipment and crafr around the dam site. Both recreational users and wild river , . .� � inhabitants will have unobstruc[u{use of a much larger sec[ion of the river.This will � � open up the rewlonization of many fish anc{other aquatic species that have been lost � - � - _ -,- _ above the c{am.This will improve fish c{iversity throughout the river system anc{provic{e � � ""' . _. _ anglers with more qualityfishing oppormnities. .�_..�,�m.. .. . �.r. .; :e O � � —� ! .'., - - T 1 ti -.]'_x � " _ . . �f �ii e. _ ��n. . n'`�i'�`i/`wri _'�/�.f:#+�"+ '�]L-.,� � Y �a »-- s.f^�e,� . ..��,. � �. . - "'��w u ;� � Key Element Project- Central Pazk Watershed Restoration . f ��y,��, .�, � � 1�"�>�yf!'� :�.„�y�� Central Park is the premier county puk in]ones County The park is locatec{in the _ ..t� J'�F��.�+�.'� -y"' Maquoketa River watershec{anc{hosts thousanc{s of visitors each year that wme to walk " �� .�,�� '� '� trails,fish in its 23 acre lake,or camp while enjoying ac{venmres on the Maquoketa k ' � � ys_� i . c�� River WaterTrail. In the past few years planning anc{implementation have begun in � � restoring the park's lake anc{watershec{. This was spurrec{by the lake's state c{esignation �� . � �Y�',�r'�- as an impairec{water boc{y. The planning effort for its restoration c{evelopec{in to ._M � '� �� several phases. The first two phases are wmplete incluc{ing the c{evelopment of the -� �`„ -�`�5 - lake and watershed management plan,watershed land acquisition, and wastewater � � '� �� } � � infrastructure improvements. Phase three is currendy in progress with the wnstmction ' �`.s,...�� - .�,,,, � of a major watershed pond and wedand, and their requisite interpretative signage ��° anc{parking areas. Phase four is entering the engineering stages incluc{ing c�rec{ging � `�� the lake,shoreline stabilization, anc{aquatic habitat improvements. These major �' � resource improvements will simultaneously leac{into ac{c{itional park infrastmcmre �+;�, � � improvements to create a quality esperience far all that visit. . � � ' � . '� t�F��K� dy� `� ' Pac[Two:The Plan 13 Prairie Creek Connections Esz4rnazedln4z4azi„elnveszraenz• $3.3m411#on(2016doUars) Key Elements—Prairie Creek Connections The Prairie Creek Connections Initiative woulc{create an activity hub in the heart of the region by linking Prairie Creek Recreation Area, the city of Maquoketa, Pcaicie Cceek-Shelcec Pciends oFJackson Co. Hurstville Interpretive Center, Camp Shalom anc{Maquoketa Caves State Park. Consecvarion Existing anc{new amenities along the pec{estrian/bike route may incluc{e but are Pcaicie Cceek-Enrcance road and utility secvices Jackson Co.Consecvarion not limitec{to walking trails,picnic shelters, equestrian facilities, bike racks anc{ conscmcrion wayfinc{ing, as well as access to the Ohnwarc{Fine Arts Center, Maquoketa Art Bike and Pedes[cian Bcidge ccossing rhe Maquoketa Rivec in City oFMaquoketa Experience, Maquoketa YMCA, c{owntown Maquoketa businesses, anc{the baseball Maquoketa c{iamonc{s anc{tennis wurts.This area will truly bewme a popular family getaway HucstvilleTcail- 1.1-mile, 10'-wide dedica[ed[cail on wes[ Jackson Co.Consecvarion c{estination. side of Bus.61/Hucstville Road MaquoketaTcail-Ameni[ies wi[hin Maquoketa Maquoketa Be[[ecmen[Cocp. The work incluc{es approximately seven miles of pavec{wnnecting trails (incluc{ing indudin bike lane maddn s,bike cacks,wa findin and on-road markin s and a ro osed 10' dedicated trail , a edestrian/bike brid e over the g g Y g City oFMaquoketa g P P � P g infocmarional kiosks Maquoketa River,parking lot anc{stormwater management wnstmction at Hurstville, Hucstville In[ecprerive Cen[eo-Eas[walkway and paddng lo[ Jackson Co.Consecvarion improvec{access for persons with c{isabilities, wmpletion of Hurstville's East Walkway, anc{ac{c{ition of amenities along the route. Maquoketa Caves-Pikeen fire cings Iowa DNR/Pciends of rhe Caves Maquoketa Caves-In[ecpre[ive signs a[S[one Shel[ec Iowa DNR/Pcienc{s of[he Caves • On-street trail (markings anc{signage)from Prairie Creek Recreation Area a[Maquoketa Caves loopec{through c{owntown(possible off-street along Summit ifsic{ewalk by Pcaicie Cceek-Iand acquisirion Jackson Co.Consecvarion Goodenow field is upgraded) • Pec{/bike bric{ge crossing the river by baseball fielc{s P�ai�ie C�eek-Pooc b�idge Jackeon Co.Conee�varion • 10'off-roac{trail on west sic{e of Business 61 to 63rc{Street • Wic{enec{shoulc{er up 63rc{Street to Hurstville Interpretive Center • Utilizaeion of concrete drainage mnnels to cross US 61 eo Hurstville Pond Public Opportunity Projects—Prd'tPie Creek Connect'tons Area(west sic{e of 63rc{Street) Project Champion • �'ic{enec{slaoulc{ers up 63rc{Street up to Caves Roac{ Maquoketa Caves-Renova[e exis[ing res[room in pirnic area Iowa DNR • Continuec{wic{enec{shoulc{er up to Maquoketa Caves State Park. Maquoketa Caves-Comec[23 campsi[es[0 50-aznp electxic secvice and Iowa DNR 6 to Full hook-up Maquoketa Caves-Res[ore pirnic dcde and 2 hexagonal log shel[ecs Iowa DNR Maquoketa Caves-Replace pirnic shel[ec anc{playgrounc{ Iowa DNR Maquoketa Caves-Add additional heated bay at park shop Iowa DNR ,_� � � Maquoketa Caves-New equipment stocage builc�ing Iowa DNR �� _ _� � _ � Maquoketa Caves-Three small shel[ecs Iowa DN R . �� MaquoketaTcail-55-mile widened shouldec fi�om Hursroille In[ecpre[ive Jackson Co. Cen[ec[o Maquoketa Caves • • • � • • • Pcaicie Cceek—Caznpground and cabin constxuc[ion Jackson Co. • - • • •�• Consecvation � • • . '"" " " • • . 14 Pac[Two:The Plan � �;r "'``!, } Key Element Project- Prairie Creek Recreation Area + f �. :,. �� The Grant Wooc{Mississippi River Region (GWMRR) anc{]ackson County .. . �..�rr � ^7I Conservation aim to develop the Prairie Creek area as a premier outdoor recreation ,: facility.With its close proximity to the City of Maquoketa anc{wnnection via �}�` �-'�AYL,�:�� , � # •y a c{eveloping trail network, Prairie Creek Recreation Area has great potential. = � � ' — 'x- The c{evelopment plan will incluc{e a c{iverse trail system for hiking anc{biking, � �--_ --� wnstmction of an all-weather shelter anc{outc{oor classroom area. � � - , Y inwn /// : w? . I�. Fumre developments include a modern campground with shower/restroom facilities /� , 'w' _ . d•�-� � � incluc{ing 60 camping sites for RV use.This c{evelopment has been ic{entifiec{to meet ! �� G demand for additional cam tn in the re ton.Additionall the lan includes the [ � a� � � `'� P� g g Y P � �' � , ,� � i wnstmction of cabin facilities at Prairie Creek. Currendy there are only two public - � �.', ' � ' i rental cabins in the Grant Wooc{Loop anc{no public cabin facilities in]ackson ��.� ' � - Counry. � � � � � The c{evelopment work plannec{for the Prairie Creek Connections portion of �� ;� the region will enhance the visitor experience in the Maquoketa area.Trail � � wnnections are plannec{as part of the overall project,with the wnnections from Prairie Creek area to the City of Maquoketa to Hurstville Interpretive � � �`� Center anc{the Maquoketa Caves State Park provic{ing key linkages locally anc{ �!� � ��- for the region as a whole. + '* 7 Key Element Project-Trail to Hurstville �� ]ackson County Conservation, the City of Maquoketa, anc{GWMRR are working to c{evelop a trail system that wnnects Prairie Creek Recreation Area to _ Hurstville Interpretive Center, anc{evenmaly to Maquoketa Caves State Park. This project incluc{es c{eveloping a pec{estrian/bicycle trail over the Maquoketa _ River that will wnnect to a new 10'wide dedicated trail along Hurstville Road to the Interpretive Center.The trail will also wnnect to the existing Maquoketa r-- � Trail, c{owntown Maquoketa anc{the YMCA.The Interpretive Center will serve as a trailheac{, offering restrooms anc{bicycle parking, anc{access to �j � existing environmental education and ourdoor resources., as well as tourism ! -- '�'-� informa[ion. - � .�.�� i=.l � � � ,.R ... � . ��.� .�".: � � , ,��; � H ��-T= .�-� ��` .� � - Pac[Two:ThePlan 1S Mi��i��ippi Circuit Esz4anazedln4z4azi„elnveszraent.• $9.4m411#on(2016doUars) Key Elements—Mississippi Circuit A seamless circuit over lanc{anc{water from Dubuque to Bellevue involves city, US-52 shouldec widening fi�om nocrh oFBellevue(MP 26.10) RPA 8,Jackson Co.,Iowa DOT wunty,state parks anc{trails filling in critical gaps anc{shaping one-of-a-kinc{ co rhe sourh end oF Sc Dona[us(MP 35.87),and Sc Dona[us memorable visitor experiences. On lanc{,we link regional assets via the 10-state co Dubuque County line Mississippi River Trail anc{Iowa's portion of the scenic Great River Roac{through shoulc{er wic{ening along US-$2.The result:visitors can move among the City of Bellevue Sourh Phase I-Pedestxian bcidge developmen[ovec City oFBellevue Dubuque to Mines of Spain State Park,St Donams, Spmce Creek Park, City of Mill Creek induding land acquisirion and[cail connu[ocs Bellevue, Felc{erman Park, over the plannec{Mill Creek Pec{estrian Bric{ge anc{finally Bellevue Sourh Phase II-Peldecman Packland acquisirion City oFBellevue lanc{ing in Bellevue State Park. In ac{c{ition,key upgrac{es to amenities along the trail and ameniries will create c{estination experiences. Bellevue Noc[h Phase I-Ex[end RivervueTcail[o Spmce City oFBellevue,Jackson Co. Cree�c Consecva[ion This project will bring in visitors to the expanc{ec{trail system anc{amenities along the Bellevue Sta[e Pack-Pirnic shel[ec,paddng lo[a[Nelson Uni[ Iowa DNR route.A new welcome center anc{outc{oor classroom at Bellevue State Park to replace the current dilapidated faciliry is needed.This will provide interpretive activities as well as a Bellevue Stace Pack-Incecprerive Kiosk and incecprerive Iowa DNR multi-use space for programming anc{wmmunity use. Connecting the City of Bellevue's Panels Felc{erman Park to Bellevue State Park with the wnstmction of a pec{estrian bric{ge across Spmce Creek-EIRUSS wacec czcension;czcend wacec co EIRUSS/Jackson Co. Mill Creek will enhance the park experience anc{provic{e a great trail wnnection anc{ pack;new sepric sys[em Consecvarion loop system for the resic{ents anc{visitors in the area.With the enhancement of these Mines oF Spain-In[ecprerive Kiosk a[sourh pack entxance Iowa DNR current assets, there is an oppormnity for a private outfitter in the vicinity of Potter's Mill Carfish Creek Canoe Access En6ancemen[s—Yeao-round Iowa DNR/Pciends oFMines for water recreation along Mill Creek.This woulc{provic{e extenc{ec{wnnections to the restxoom,open-aic pirnic shel[ec,kayak/canoe launch and oF Spain Big Mill Creek Wilc�life Area anc{the Little Mill Wilc�life Area. "Oppormnity Projects" dock,ADA-accessible fisMng[cail;ldosk incluc{e ac{c{itional upgrac{es at the Mines of Spain anc{Bellevue State Parks. Bellevue baseball diamonds-Cole&Ensign Packs City oFBellevue Eagle Point Pack habitat resmcation City oFDubuque Bellevue Preedom Rock City of Bellevue Bellevue RivervueTcail Phase II(comple[e) Jackson Co.Consecva[ion Mines of Spain Improvemen[s(comple[e) Iowa DNR/Pcienc{s of Mines oF Spain US 52 shoulc{er wic{ening from Mines of Spain to Dubuque/ Iowa DOT Jackson County line(comple[e) US 52 shouldec wide�ing wi[hin St Donatus(comple[e) Iowa DOT -� • • �•• - - -• � - • Opportunity Projects—Mississippi Circuit ' �• Project Champion • • • - � - • • • Spmce Creek-Replace exis[ing restxoom and showec building Jackson Co.Consecva[ion � _ _ � . � �� and constmct additional building � � _ � Bellevue Noc[h Phase II-Ex[end RivecvueTcail[o goff coucse Jackson Co. . � � _ � � � � Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Dyas Uni[)—Add two yeac round res[rooms Iowa DNR and replace was[ewa[ec gcavity line 16 Pac[Two:The Plan �, �'�y-�' �� + ` �� Key Element Project- U.S. 52 Trail Project . r-' � -C'""� '�.U.-� �. ' � j,�'�� . �� Many of toc{ay's ewnomic c{evelopment anc{city planning efforts focus on quality of � ; � . n � ••_ ` �� life issues such as health anc{environment Recreation is a key wmponent of quality � �� ' � � � ��i` .- --__: of life because it promotes health anc{wellness anc{a clean environment The Great sne �� -`� ��"-` � � River Roac{anc{MRT have been great sources of recreation for many years. Bicyclists �� `� 1 ��u currendy share the road, but this arrangement is not ideal,as some riders avoid the � �� t%� � � '��. - route because ofsafety wncerns.A pavec{shoulc{er woulc{gready expanc{the number � � _� . of bicyclists taking ac{vantage of the Great River Roac{anc{Mississippi River Trail by ' ^ � bicycle anc{will wnnect those bicyclists to other recreational oppormnities in the � �,„�.�,.�.� \ '----------- ' ;..-�s�.��r -;-- ��-� � � region. . .�.oMONs � - At its northern enc{the trail will wnnect to the City of Dubuque trail system that . . .-��r� ��' . incluc{es 27.8 miles ofsignec{on-street routes anc{2S.S miles of off-roac{,pavec{, �� '' �,��y� multi-use trails.Through the city of Dubuque, ric{ers woulc{also be able to wnnect ( �--' � �� to the Heritage Trail, a 26-mile multi-use trail that wnnects the cities of Dubuque � �� _ . anc{Dyersville.At the southern enc{, the project will c{irecdy wnnect to the City of �� -----�� .� �� Bellevue's river front trail. In between, the trail will wnnect to many lower-volume ____�_ �,��. ____ U��i ___ Ji°""� � �� wuntyroac{sthataregreatforbikeric{ing. �\\ �. � �ow f i �� "`.�' - „q, . i �9M. muw yµ �. I oxxNl,u �� .. � �� _�• f � ��— �.i I uneM� �neum.� \\ � �� '___ / �� ' OUFIMN ShkPoM Opportunity Projects—Mississippi Circuit Opportunity Projects—Mississippi Circuit Project Champion Project Champion Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Dyas Uni[)-Renova[e exis[ing shel[ecs anc{ Iowa DNR Bellevue Sta[e Pack-Welcome Cen[edOu[c{ooc dassroom a[ Iowa DNR upgcac{e playgrounc{ Buttu'Ay Gacc{en Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Dyas Uni[)-Upgcade 15 full hook-up camp Iowa DNR Bellevue Noc[h Phase II-Ex[end RivecvueTcail[o goff coucse Iowa DNR pac{s anc{10 non-electxic camp pac{s Mines of Spain-Ac{c{shel[ec[o sou[h pack entxance Iowa DNR Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Dyas Uni[)-Ac{c{$k sta[ion in campgrounc{ Iowa DNR Mines of Spain-Upgcac{e Hocseshoe Bluff area[o induc{e Iowa DNR Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Dyas Uni[)-Replace sewage lagoon Iowa DNR new yeao-round res[room,wildlife observa[ion blind,upgcade Bellevue Sta[e Pack-Sou[h pack en[cance in[ecsecrion and road Iowa DNR ��w'��«ova[e geology[cail foc ASA access,ins[all dty paving watec Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Nelson Uni[)-Remodel loc{ge and add Iowa DNR Mines oF Spain-Add shel[ec and yeac round res[room[o Iowa DNR accessible packing Pacros[eac{pirnic area Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Nelson Uni[)-Pave Bu[[ecAy Gacden[cail Iowa DNR Mines of Spain-Add mul[i-level viewing pla[focros a[Julien Sta[e Packs Dubuque Monumen[ Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Nelson Uni[)-Res[ore his[ocic shel[ec Iowa DNR Mines of Spain-Acquire propecty ac{jacen[[o ren'ea[ion acea Sta[e Packs Bellevue Sta[e Pack(Nelson Uni[)-Ac{c{electxidty[o shel[ecs anc{ Iowa DNR ButtecAy Gacden Pac[Two:The Plan 17 Cro��ing the Wap�i; Bridging Hi�tory ESz�s.,azedln�z�azi„eIn„�zr,«z• $ISm+llzon(2o16doUars) Key Elements—Crossing the WapsiBridging History The proposec{Hale Bric{ge area improvements woulc{help to wmplete the picture Wapsipinicon State Pack-Intu'pretive kiosks Iowa DNR of the area as a more wmplete c{estination for visitors anc{resic{ents alike.The ac{c{ition of approximately two miles of trail from the Hale Bric{ge back to the park Wapsipinicon Tcail connecring Hale Bcidge co Anamosa Jones Co.Economic entrance is essential for wnnecting the park to the resic{ents ofAnamosa.The Hale Developmenc Bric{ge area is frequently usec{by visitors to the park, anc{the ac{c{ition of an open Hale Bcidge lik and connec[oc[o Shaw Rd Iowa DNR air shelter anc{bathroom at the Hale Bric{ge anc{improvements to the Wapsipiniwn campgrounc{will increase the visitation anc{usage of the park.The improvements will give people a way to immerse themselves in namre anc{wnnect to the history of the wmmunity. Opportunity Projects—Crossing the Wapsi/Bridging History The Hale Bric{ge is a historic lanc{mark in]ones County. Constmctec{in 1879 over the Project Champion Wapsipiniwn River to wnnect the Northern anc{Southern halves of HaleTownship, Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Replace showec building a[campground Iowa DNR the Hale Bric{ge was listec{on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Once no longer c{eemec{worthy of vehicular traffic, the]ones County Historic Preservation Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Shel[ec and restxoom cons[mcrion a[ Iowa DNR Commission took the leac{in its preservation anc{relocation to its current location within Hale Bcidge area the Wapsipiniwn State Park. In March of 2006, the bric{ge was movec{by Iowa National Wapsipinicon Stace Pack-Redesign campground layouc Iowa DNR Guarc{Chinook heliwpters.The relocation event was feamrec{on the History Channel's Wapsipinicon Stace Pack-Upgcade and enlacge 20 sices and add Full hookups Iowa DNR Mega Movers program. It now provic{es an eastern wnnection from the Wapsipiniwn [0 1/3 si[es State Park to Shaw Roac{just east ofAnamosa. Relocating the bric{ge was not inexpensive; Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Crea[e kayaldng coucse on Wapsi Rivec Iowa DNR many dollars were raised through fundraising and volunteer efforts. In addition, Wapsipinicon Stace Pack-Rescore Mscocic earcance sign,pocral and two scone Iowa DNR $445,000 was securec{through grants from the Iowa Ewnomic Development Authority, bcidges East Central Iowa Council of Government, REAP, RACI anc{Silos anc{Smokestacks. Wapsipinicon Stace Pack-Remove wooden rescroom in rhe campground Iowa DNR Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Reloca[e anc{repucpose Boy Scou[Loc{ge Iowa DNR Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Replace anc{celoca[e equipmen[s[ocage builc�ing, Iowa DNR pack office,and shop Wapsipinicon State Park—Ac{c{parking at picnic area Iowa DNR Wapsipinicon State Pack-Packing at west enc{of Hale Bcic{ge Iowa DNR � � � � Wapsipinicon Sta[e Pack-Ac{c{pecmanen[cen[al[en[pac{,s[one sea[ing,anc{ Iowa DNR `�• - -• � - • fire pi[a[Rotary Loc{ge •• • • • � • • • • - - • • •�• � • • • • • - • • • ` 18 Pac[Two:The Plan � Key Element Project-Wapsipinicon Trail The Wapsipiniwn Trail projects builc{s on past investments to save the historic Hale Bric{ge anc{make culmral anc{recreational assets more accessible to residents and visitors. In 2006, the Hale Bridge(the oldest bowstring arch bric{ge in Iowa)was relocatec{to wnnect the Wapsipinison State Park with Shaw Road.The project included a three-year bridge restoration effort and �s:� , _ relocation with assistance from the Iowa National Guarc{anc{a Chinook Heliwpter. . �A . The Wapsipiniwn Trail project will further improve pec{estrian anc{bicycle � � , . /" � �� I h �y �,�� . � access to this historically important bric{ge anc{the State Park by wnnecting � the city ofAnamosa to the park via a Sk trail loop.The trail will mn parallel � � - — ' ' ,;,;, '� � �'i �I� �.� � � .�'ri ' i � i }� -.,�7" to Shaw Roac{anc{will cross into the park on the historic Hale Bric{ge.'Ihe �' ' �) project is a joint effort between]ones County, the City ofAnamosa, anc{the -, - : �, . _:��- _ _ Iowa DNR.The larger project incluc{es accessibility improvements to the - � � bric{ge itself, wnnection to city bike routes anc{the c{owntown, anc{improvec{ ��. . �' . ,`', _� amenities on the park sic{e of the bric{ge, in ac{c{ition to further long-term � ��iti�� wnnections to the Grant Wooc{Trail that extenc{s from Linn County into � ' '� ]ones County. •�: �. t � _.. '�� . .�v' � ^ a! d� '� _ N V k . °h�i� �i. , ' �f )�.�r � •t-� 1 y M1Y� t . �A. - „� R�. � _'_ �k ♦ ` t. �4'•L{- i� ��; - . � 1 �� . - - � _ � � r� _ �,�: i�; '�:.�.-� �■�. - Pac[Two:The Plan 19 A Region of Innovators— Experiencethe Inspiration ��,�,_�.�., ,. �==�edrn===�nernv��=. ��s0000r�ols��>s, ADVENTURERS '� � � � �'` �' ' ° fAMILYCONNECTORS `�'e"'ili 6`eak"e"'g`°""d"a°°"a°''""`E'`E"s"""a""e�heip"`s"°`s d�'g" WHILE Ai iHE PARK I WANT TO... ' ' i WHILE AT iHE PARK I WANi i0... their own highly personalizec{experiences (Canac{ian National Parks are among thefirsttousethesetechnologies). Dubbec{"user-guic{ec{experiences,"wewill ��'��"� e3iYai ��^t�r7¢ i�.v„C�im'rt_ i .��..yiii, ji . ;ii r�o Dir,pGa'.ash¢ilEfwi�lnYfrl¢NSerAfsr�IY establish an afforc{able, tech-basec{methoc{to integrate park, trail, culmral, event � anc{other tourism information into a c{atabase shapec{by a particular visitor's 1 - k� _ i� ' �"' ` '�: motivations anc{unique interests.This integratec{approach to promoting the '� � �� , �� rt , � _� region's offerings will result in"itineraries"that give visitors anc{resic{ents must- ; ' �• � � � ' � , d,l ,,�i�',` -� .. have experiences anc{lasting memories. Interpretive/ec{ucational kiosks that � � - reinforce this integrated information are included in the initiative. In addition to � . "_ technology-basec{tools, this initiative incluc{es expanc{ing a branc{for the region, �' " ' � • �Y► � � expanc{ing tourism anc{events,provic{ing support for wllaborative marketing, _� � Y c{eveloping GWL-specific culmral maps anc{events, anc{enhancing capacity. �� " � � � � � � GWMRR has workec{with Gigantic Design to c{evelop the Grant Wooc{Loop ' � branc{(see next page).This branc{walkout gives us a jumping off point for � � . a whole host of exciting new oppormnities. GWMRR will wntinue to builc{ this branc{anc{look to innovative ways to inform anc{engage the public aeo"r�1e w''ar�1e 1eg'°n''as r°°ffe1 pfiER TNE PARK I WANi iD.., � ' ' ' � I pFiER THE PARK I WANT i0,,. r'dW"°Ne.fwWftB`Id�2FW�ILnb�:;,Lp�a'�; r r�, I i i i..1-,�. i � �=�,[3 I ;Y'lili".2iid.�Ni , �I il:. t�t,aT ARE"USER-GUIDED €%PERIENCES"'r Haw tlu�hey wotk? The Iradtionai model br understanding lhe Da�k user sp�inys hom a demogiaphic pw�lle includng gendai,agr.,marital slalus,iacr, �nu�ession, or�rom a key park use-(oi Insiar�ce,�ishiny,6ua�iny,swinnning,�enbcampiny,e�c. ihe new malel,underxay in Canatla and under study by R�e Nallonal Park Service,tocirses lass on ihe"who"oc"what,"and more on thn�park user's"why`—his or her maGvatinns.So insiead af Ihfnknig af a park user xs a whlte-water rattr.r,we uudeislanA Ihcy s�ek adven�ure.When we capture tha�k`rowledge,we can help lead�hem to tullilling,mean6iglul puk expedencee—and Iheir experiencea Drryond ll�e park 6aundanes.This work will no�be done 6y Ihe park sysiem in isolation,6ut raNer by a pu6lic private partix�rship involving IPF.�he park sys�ems ln play an��ounem agencie� i;o b htlo'//encoroorn�e cdnnda travel/rrsources-indusirv�exQlorer-q�ioi'L �o see how CanaAa Ims dzrelopeA a quick, on-line r�uesbonnaire�o help idenfity�he"pmfile'of thair park user VVitli�hnse pm(IPs,[hey now package htll experiencas allowing foi � much deeper connec�ion to ihe park usei;a highly sophis�ica�ed maiketing syvlein.antl ul�lmately.a pai k system whose�auli�ies.nitl �,iugiams connec�direc�ly N users�oday nnd users ot lhe fuWie_ 20 Pac[Two:The Plan THE BRAND T:a� � • �.- _,. � � : ,— � -�,��,,;. �`.'�s�..'��.,�� . ' _ _ � .. .. . � F � �i � � � !�� , - , , , � �; .��„ � r eFi �. ' , �+ ,� � rt � �I ��;�� i/��'.�� y _ ��,'�� .e '�� l��Y��ri��i�l- � �� ' . �. d�y� a - ��1 . l - I I :�q' �'� � .rr� ., .�� 3 �� 1� � �� I1�� _�' '^ � �y,M1��i�`.`�w .r �,� , �I' Mf� IF� i p�l 1 tli�� i � I�:... �, J � f �f —y� �j i . I i p � i �r M1� � , N P�I F' •� 1`�� ' .�+} aN�S' `�6 .�. . � t + i „Ss.x� i I ��f�,rf4 �` ir'':.� �� s4a9 • ' � ��i� i a l tl° 4 ) 'li a f I I �I � �'� 1 � � IT+�', �,�:�i�."' ` ��`.2�c��k {�I t Li � ' ' � � � j' i �a��1. ��^��i%��O . ..�il��.��s,4�'�� G�o��. '�� ! t�;�4�� a�� . �� '�i'! ! _ � t' ��. � $�� !�y✓t�' + 9��¢q� If ��'.�P. ( � .�i.a,t.-A'�,y 1 e ��. .. ,. �� ' ��1 � � f� ,:,�4 3�A'• � ��7'., S �a(�� C i �'�F: ti R� y � �- - - _ . IF J ��4�•' '� �x t� V��' ; _ _ a�� S� �,. . 4+ � �� .��.�. � C � f �� '{� � , . - � � �. -. -_— t�. . . _ . � ��/�{A�1'ir��irll�l1� � MM.a� �_ - � ' . I 1 ,__ _ ' �\�' — , i�y j,. -. - �d�. �9 � � . `�` �R = ��:� 1N a, v � _ 3 � �� -- �� - = GRANT � �-- � �� -_ _ - WOOD _ �. �-_ _ , � _ _ — - _ -. C� � - - = =� "-- - -- -- EXPERIENCE T; _ _�� _ . _-� � Pac[Two:The Plan 21 BUILDING A LASTING LEGACY ]ust as efforts to establish anc{support a formal regional collaborative are a necessary '�Te1BLISHING A REGIONAL COLLABORATNE precursor to successfiil implementation of the prioriry initiatives,so too is it imperative Successful implementation of this plan,and continued collaboration to maintain the assets built and developed through these initiatives. Sustainable and Within the region,will require purposeful effort by all parties involvec{, prec{ictable func{ing sources are necessary for the long-term survival of our namral, culmral and recreational resources. particularly those of the Leadership Team. Up to this point, responsibility for coordination of stakeholders, development of this plan,and activities The region is particularly wncerned about the ever-increasing reduction in funding unc{ertaken w begin implementation, have been assumec{largely on a for necessary facilities maintenance, operation anc{support of the State Parks volunteer basis. `�is has system.As laic{out in the Green Ribbon Commission's Vision: Parks to People Plan, most certainly shown the � �� ' � � 1` the number one"to-do"is to grow agency support and build a strong parks system c{ec{ication of a�l of those �� '�' - on a base of c{epenc{able func{ing for basic park infrastrucmre anc{operations. � �.. '� involved. But the enormity .- � ' � �; /I ♦ In honoring that vision,the region challenges our stakeholc{ers,parmers,private of the Pro)ects laic{out in . ' � �� 4- " . �� ' � entities, anc{the people of Iowa to c{emanc{resources to restore our parks to meet this Plan cannot be met � . visitor expectations. Only then can we work as a state to enhance our exceptional by volunteer efforts a�one. - � � _ t places anc{experiences.The region proposes to c{o this through the following �Iith a�most$1�]million in - � � � � : ,�'` � ` - activities: � capital projects identified 1 ' �� w date, dedicated resources �� I� �1 • Support Iowa's Water anc{Lanc{Legacy �., � i�l, � � '`" are neec{ec{to see the � � (IWILL) by advocating for fiill funding � Y � `+� ��`� �'�Jl . '� implementation through. � � .ti' - ' for the Namral Resources anc{Outc{oor % " � ar Ihe region feels strongly •� I• � RecreationTrustFund � � �`r'"� '°,�� thatstafFandsustainable � �� • Develo the re tonal or anization into � �� ' � P g� g �.� ' 7 (,x� � . a sus[ainable en[ity ac{voca[ing for parks - ��. :��:� y � r `�� .��s'`; �nc{ing shoulc{be securec{ I ' � 1 . � j fundin �. , ., ,� } +'�'� '. � �orc{inate the various �h r" � ..�� - puzzle pieces. Inevitably, �j � � � / � • Include o eratin and maintenance °''*' i r �� f ' ��' ( � g w P g � , � � .' grant ac{ministration, � = . .� � � su ort in all ro'ect buc{ ets � ��. ` '`'� �`�-��a � �� - pp p � g _ y' I �. ?�o � �� outreach anc{marketing, anc{ , + ,�., � �� . • Develop working relationships with � stakeholder coordination will �Y �E �� state parks staff, decision-makers and , . � � ' "�`-�'r� reach a point that requires -" � legislators � `� w�a� fully supportec{resources. _ � �,� ! � • Celebrate successes and build ublic 3 � �- . : "Ihe Leac{ershi Team is - �— ' -- -- support for parks, natural resources, anc{ ' r ��, i, �" �- ��+ committec{to c{eveloPing � . culmre �,� 1�, , an organizational anc{ _. __ • Identify funding oppormnities for x �"i: - - programmatic structure in � � ' �- key projects, necessary upgrades,and � .-� � a way that is sustainable, _ � operating support _ .,- appropriate to the � �__s:; , � initiative,and fairly distributes human and financial resources based on _�_ '- � � strategic directions and prioritization criteria. Realization of this major ' recommenc{ation is requirec{as a precursor w implementing the Priority Initiatives. 22 Pac[Two:�If�e Plan LONGER-TERM INITIATIVES INTRODUCTION • Central Park Qones County) One of the wre missions of the GWMRR is to create long-term wllaboration • Whitewater Canyon (at the tri-wunty intersection) anc{support for all regional parks,recreation anc{culmral projects.To this enc{, • Expanc{ec{regional camping the region's work c{oes not stop with the successful implementation of the Priority . Eagle Point Park anc{Swiss Valley Park(Dubuque County) Projects.This chapter briefly c{escribes longerterm initiatives that fit the strategic c{irections anc{that the region is wmmittec{to working on.While each section CONNECTED TRAILS wntains examples ofstakeholc{er-suggestec{projects, this is in no way all-inclusive or meant to be limiting to what the region may choose to unc{ertake.The broac{ Connecting people,places anc{parks is critical to the successful implementation of the c{escription of the longerterm initiatives is specifically meant to allow flexibility to GWLMP.This requires a significant anc{wncertec{effort to upgrac{e our existing trails, changing needs, resources and oppormnities.To illustrate the rypes of projects that develop wnnectors, wordinate signage and markings, and provide necessary amenities for may be incluc{ec{unc{er these longerterm initiatives, Stakeholc{er Group suggestions users.We are wmmittec{to c{eveloping a wmplete system of trails, incluc{ing bicycling, can be founc{in Appenc{iz B. Projects that were a part ofstakeholc{er inputsessions hiking,water,ATV anc{equestrian. might get championec{anc{momenmm to bewme a longerterm initiative that wuld be adopted. In addition to water trail development within the region, there are a significant portion of water trails in place that neec{outfitter support anc{linkages to multimoc{al transportation. By ac{c{ressing these neec{s, the region can bewme known for trail circuit CITY AND COUNTY PARK IMPROVEMENTS loops anc{unique approaches to experiencing natural anc{cultural amenities by river anc{ While this plan focuses on a few key priority properties anc{their wnnections, the stream. region places a high value on all of our parklanc{anc{green spaces.This is why we have chosen to highlight"City anc{County Park Improvements"as a longerterm initiative.Throughout the planning process, it was clear that there is more c{emanc{ than current resources can support Several large regional projects are wnsic{erec{by the region to be important anc{incluc{e, but are not limitec{to: Strategic Direction Ciry&Counry Park Improvements ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Connected Trails ✓ ✓ ✓ New Advenmres ✓ ✓ ✓ Culmre,Arts &Events ✓ ✓ ✓ Namre Immersion &Stewardship Education �/ �/ �/ �/ Conservation &Habitat Restoration �/ �/ �/ �/ Wellness ✓ ✓ ✓ Pac[Two:The Plan 23 NEW ADVENTURES CULTURE, ARTS 8c EVENTS Increasingly,people want to strike out on their own ac{venmre,where they are taskec{with As part of the Grant Wooc{Loop Master Plan, GWMRR will work with several local ac{apting to the lanc{scape.The region has bounc�less potential for these new ac{venmre cultural groups, incluc{ing Limestone Bluffs RC&D, the Regional Culmral Council, seekers.One of these exciting oppormnities is alreac{y in the works.Whitewater Maquoketa Art Experience, anc{the Dubuque's Arts anc{Culmral Affairs Commission Canyon Wilc�life Area is 419 acres bric{ging Dubuque,]ackson anc{]ones Counties. to name just a few, to capitaliu on the gooc{work alreac{y being wmpletec{to achieve There is a potential to incluc{e river access points,orienteering, anc{wilc�life engagement our strategic c{irections of"Great Places, Great Experiences"anc{"Community anc{ opportunities without the neec{for extensive physical infrastmcture at this c{eveloping Culmral Vitality". For example, Limestone Bluffs RC&D (a GWMRR partner wvering resource. Cec{ar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque,]ackson anc{]ones Counties)has receivec{a grant The region woulc{like to increase recreating throughout all seasons.This woulc{ to convene a Regional Culmral Council anc{c{evelop an inventory of culmral amenities mean focusing on increasing the availability of facilities anc{programming all four �roughout the region.Anc{the Dubuque Arts anc{Culmral Af�airs Commission is seasons. Specifically, current facilities need to be groomed,supplied and opened working with an internationally known wnsultant to develop a Culmre and Arts Master for winter recreating with increasec{promotion. Plan for the city. Likewise, the Maquoketa Art Experience anc{Olc{City Hall Gallery continue to c{evelop anc{host wmmunity art workshops anc{e�ibits year after year. In ac{c{ition, the region is lacking in a variety of camping oppormnities that woulc{ increase extenc{ec{stay recreation throughout the year. Currendy, the region has$$0 campsites anc{14 publicly available cabins. Basec{on anticipatec{grow[h, the region will � 1 neec{an ac{c{itional 6S-12S campsites in the next 20 years,at a minimum. New overnight stay accommoc{ations shoulc{incluc{e cabins, full hook-up sites, electric-only sites,anc{ primitive camp sites.While the State Parks focus on upgrac{ing their systems, the region as a whole woulc{like to work on ac{c{ing publicly available cabins anc{primitive camping opportunities. (See Appenc{iz for analyses of overnight stay rewmmenc{ations.) . ' � , � ,, y� °'� , . � ir / � 1� � ,� � `. �< � � �. -- --�` ��'�� , �� ,,`'� y � .- ,�f rf-.` i-- .i�FfW'��,.�}�. WELWESS .�', i . � i ;,. � - _ �.. � .. � � . + - . Y `i/{_ . The region believes in � � .�� wnnecting parks, recreation anc{culmral priorities to the wellness of our citizens anc{ � � ' �� visitors.The Priority Initiatives wntain a certain level ofwellness programming, but _ + achieving ongoing, robust program anc{facility options for all seasons remains a focus for the region.Wellness projects can be as simple as outfitting equipment or provic{ing instruction, or can incluc{e c{evelopment of physical infrastmcmre.Wellness will focus `t� ,i . � on physical,social anc{mental well-being anc{may incluc{e activities relatec{to exercise in � �, " � � ; -- � . the outdoors,healthy eating and local foods and wnnecting with namre as a restorative .�.� � • - • experience. � � � � -�� .r��`�— - i r 24 Pac[Two:The Plan As part of the"Region of Innovators"prioritiy initiative, GWMRR has alreac{y been working with c{esign anc{planning wnsultants to c{evelop a solic{base for a rich anc{ NATURE IMMERSION � .STEWARDSHIP F',DUCATION c{iverse culmre anc{arts program, anc{will wntinue to work to secure implementaton Connecting parks to people is about more than the c{evelopment of physical func{ing.A survey of the region shows a wealth of existing culmral anc{arts amenities infrastrucmre.A relationship with the lanc{scapes anc{a sense of ownership for the anc{events. However, the region believes there is tremenc{ous value in taking fragmentec{, responsible stewarc{ship of resources is necessary to creating lasting legacies anc{ scattered events in various jurisdictions and coordinating them to achieve significant, experiences.The region will wntinue to emphasize programming and facilities that foster program-based regional attractions.Autonomy of local events and programs would learning and diswvery at all levels and provide oppormnities to be immersed in namre. remain, but with added value of wordinated branding,promotion and shared resources. 'j]iis long-term initiative wuld include environmental education, namre play facilities, This wllaboration may attract more visitors and enwurage them to stay longer and and expanded interpretive and observation centers. explore more of the region's assets. Most of these events are alreac{y being helc{, making this a no-to low-wst project,and may even save funds in the long mn. f�CQUISITION OF SPECIAL PLACES In ac{c{ition to year-rounc{events,the region plans to c{evelop a significant 2020 Celebration to wrresponc{with the State Parks System's 100th Anniversary.This As oppormnities present themselves, acquisitions ofspecial outc{oor places anc{spaces will celebration woulc{bring together the namral resource, culmral anc{heritage assets of the be wnsic{erec{anc{pursuec{. region.The region expects to create a GWL Arts anc{Culture Plan that will pull together the extensive existing resources. *R � � '�� •� �� ;;� �'... ,. � � � � �:l �K .� 1 sM �r•� �''t y}� . �c � �r � �'•#�. - - �1 �i �Y'Y'riS t ��"�L 1 ..��+k4 -��'� �...: i :. ' ,�,t ? L Y � ,� ' � �'V . � ��'.�y.�i.�_y'�!��y " .' �.' �. i. .�-„� r � /�� F '��,�r � i � � ' .�r�A , ��`' �s; � �, . i 3 ' �.�> '#� ' . %+ � ' �� - ��+a,. � ��' ' • ' ` 1�.�• .,..� �. '�=; "e �J- . ^^w � � �..� �� —�_ � � a � . ' � _ �u :� - � �..,�. ^ . � — . -��'' 3�.E�r.]eAt:_ � . �`. � ,,: — .� � � ' � � . . � . ' �� - - �" �� ' � `_� ��_'---,s�:W — - Pac[Two:�If�e Plan 2S CONSERVATION AND HABITAT RESTORATION Conservation anc{habitat restoration is essential for meeting the Strategic � 500-Yea f FIOOd Directions, and the region intends to inwrporate the protection and enhancement �� `� of namral resources in all projects implementec{unc{er this plan.The region will � - 100-Y2B f FIOOd �f parmer with Watershec{Management Authorities, wnservation c{istricts, U.S. Fish � � FIOOdWay anc{Wilc�life Services anc{other key stakeholc{ers in wnservation to protect our � ,, natural assets. � � � � � The region holc{s no shortage of lanc{scape restoration oppormnities-in existing � � ��1.�� parks at all levels, along stream wrric{ors anc{in lanc{s not yet ic{entifiec{for their � � �� , -� rj � potential.As we map soils,slopes,wedanc{s, anc{species richness,we begin to see . . ..� ac{c{itional focal points within the region for restorations potential.We, as a region, . . �� c�a�`- through implementing this plan, intenc{to support inc{ivic{ual organizations' �� `�' '�� . restoration projects anc{ic{entify projects for which the region can leac{the charge. `� �� 4 �� - ��,4e x�� .... As a region of rivers, the potential for protecting flooc{ways anc{wedanc{s—while := J0`"' � at thesame time increasing wilc�life viewing opportunities—is especially great, :r,-' �L�{�� ' �-� most obviously near the Mississippi. However, other potential oppormnities have �-� _ _� � � � , �� I ' : � e been ic{entifiec{through flooc{way mapping.Another high-value area surfacing � � through flooc{maps links northern sections of the Green Islanc{Wilc�life Area .' �� -` � `� ,-._ � = anc{Spragueville, along the Maquoketa River in]ackson County.]ackson County � -�.z �' _ � `�ti'��,�s^- � - ` . Conservation has alreac{y establishec{a significant recreational trail in this stretch. �'" _��, � � - , � . � . _\ yw�y� �.ry , M1�---.._ _ . . ,�:. i, . s=�-.�... � � -'- -;/" ;� �� FLOODPLAIN MAP . a - - A Region of Rivers Rivers 29S miles Freshwater Emergent Wetlanc{ 1,123 4,090 Streams/Creeks 734 miles Freshwater Forested/Shmb Wedand 1,266 12,140 Unnamec{triburaries 3,360 miles Freshwater Ponc{ 3,6SS 2,500 Toral Waterway Length 4,390 total miles Lake 36 1,680 Tohal Wedanc{Area 22,$00 acres Other 2 Less than 1 Riverine 148 2,090 26 Pac[Two:�If�e Plan An important wnsic{eration of wnservation is wnnecting habitat restoration to � �� _ �>>i i responsible species management An analysis of birc{species map c{ata shows a potential �l - �� v corridor for birding that links direcdy to the Mississippi Flyway and the Green Island ": ��ts-< _ � _ -- Wilc�life Area. Because of the c{istance from an existing Birc{Conservation Area(BCA), fr' � ., ��''��; the region woulc{neec{to work on a plan that inwrporates BCA principles with �`y� ��'��',¢�°- �- �.�� ..�. — .-.__- recreation in such a way as to develop sufficient footpaths and viewing blinds sited to �,��'�`- ��;��'y�+�, minimize conflicts with hunting. �� y \�� ` ��°'-r�:,:.-. In addition,public hunting lands are scattered throughout the region,with Green Island ��f r �� Wilc�life Area boasting the largest wntinuous tracts.The region has more than 13,000 �=� � � � a�'� acres of ublic huntin lanc{.These lanc{s can be ex anc{ec{throu h the Iowa DNR's ti � ,G '�'��- P g P g � �i�-�. . s t �w� Iowa Habitat anc{Access Program(IHAP)that allows for support ofprivate lanc{owners F� { ��y� �� ' • ; � r�-'.. k�f y to open their lanc{s to hunting.There are currendy two IHAP tracts in]ackson County �/� ��: �' � ' . ' �''i' ` totaling 343 acres.The DNR has receivec{an ac{c{itional$3 million from the USDA to I %1 y„� x � y. �� 6� ��.� enhance over 20,000 ac{c{itional acres,which wulc{potentially be tappec{to enhance �`��. �� ''} � � '�P�� "� �� " Y' � public access in the region. �� a.r�f �� ,y�y�. �� 4�.�.,�r�"��;�- x � � ,rt �+ .��, I ��r�(� aa:,� •1 r x. .\�, � ��.��s'�"��ia1c��_ . �� ., �� c�. � �`� 1� �' n. Y ^.\ J L:. �.I �-�-; NnTuxnL Rasouxcas "HPnT Mnn" �E�� Emphasizing Birc{Species Richness � � ( � _ M � � , � � ` , , � y. � � ' � '� �-- `� � � � � � f � i"v ,:;�_._:, C` �� .� � Pac[Two:�If�e Plan 2� 28 / �� ` � • • . � •1 , � , • � �.-, �r �J � � ! _ � � � I � ` • ` . 1 � Iw ��.. �.i� Y I � � � / �~� l��'•,+ ^� '��• �� . � • � �/ � ^� . ' �f�� , ,�` .t .. �� ` -� � � ,{�I�,v. t '� � _ � _ r �/ � � � `�'.a; �s `- i� `' i ,�.t �� } F ._ - �-7 ' 't � - r � � •'1� ' �� d � ' ' �� . , r~�yr y� �:ai �'��' `4� - � ,j.� ' 1 . � ��saK� a. - 4'� , z � .� _ - a . . - -_ -� �_ -' � - ". - � � �A')�_'�� - � . .r'1� -.� ��s'�� _ �, .��_..I ��r ^�z. s�- . The Master Plan, although c{evelopec{by a Stakeholc{er Group, is a plan for the whole region. Many of[he ic{en[ifiec{ini[ia[ives anc{projec[s will be unc{er[aken by ��y�"�� " �� , � ° � ��- �ia the GWMRR group anc{partner organizations. But in a larger way, the Master Plan is v' '.a - v . � ��aj � meant to highlight the region's assets, ic{entify our opportunities as a wmmuni[y, anc{ �� d � Ff ��'�,r.-<, w ��! ��- ��_ c� �'• � d. ac{vocate for anc{support the effort of all groups in the region who are working on .,4,� � � .-�` � p � ,�� ' � +�� . wnnecting people to each other anc{to great spaces anc{great experiences. �i ��Y �t� ��".� � �'� �� '� � � �).-�`kt;ti Q � �_ ��, c_� . :i �;. The Plan is a collection of ic{eas gatherec{through extensive stakeholc{er anc{ � " � ' � �t " .' � '�� ? ��, }1 n c�.. wmmunity engagement, but it is not the mechanism for making those ic{eas a reality. � � 7 � �� +. �'� h7(`.' �, . The region must work together across jurisc{ictions to implement the sharec{vision anc{ �, �� • � � ��' q4��'.,;� � ,�r, :, bring a new vitality to our wmmunities. t � ' . ,�. v .,� �_ e i � z �. R „ ) : THE WORK BEGINS � � * �` ` �` � + i �+ , w •. � R The ic{entifiec{Priority Initiatives will kick off implementation of the Master Plan.These ��' ��" �- �,,.=�'�� initiatives are wmplex projects with many parmers anc{will be a true testament to the �� - � �-� i-�� , r � � Y •:;� strength of the region's shared vision and the dedication of those involved. �' ;,� ` � � � `��- � , ,-__. : _ .. In the mic{st of the priority projects moving forwarc{, the region will also be working _ -_ ' `-"�' tiy,.� � , on lasting legacy efforts.This incluc{es ac{vocating for sustainable anc{reliable func{ing ��o, � r - ` �� ;�� for parks, recreation, anc{natural anc{cultural resources. It is especially imperative - ��` that those passionate about the vision c{emanc{resources to bring our current -� � ' infrastmcmre up to stanc{arc{s, anc{for its wntinuec{maintenance.The group will also focus on c{eveloping a branc{,marketing the region, wnnecting assets anc{events to a regional identiry and developing wordinated culmral arts programming. Pac[Three:Call[o Ac[ion 29 INDICATORS OF SUCCESS � Gcea.tSpaces� • Establishment of Iowa's fi�st usu-d�iven�puience apps fo��egional pa�ks/cultu�el rowism,wo�king ro develop visiro� • A�egional wllabo�ative multi-day eva�t built&om�isting Gcea.tFa:pedeuces p�ofils and aeating tools to"package�paiences based on visiro�motivations,not demog�aphi¢ wunty/local events • Developmentofawllabo�ativeandwo�dinaadma�ketingeffo�tfo�the�egion • Regionalma�ketingtools(enhanced,�panded,new) • Engagement with the schools to inreg�are envi�onment inro cw�iculum,developing a cultwe of srewa�dship and natwal • Regional cultwal/ama�ities tou�(e.g.,a�ts,vineya�ds,etc.) �esowc¢awa�eness th�oughout the�egion • P�io�to stablishment of fully launched usa-dxiven�puience • Development of wo�dinared p�og�amming and e�ents applications,�each out to self-selecting walitions(e.g., manbus of the bi�ding o�biking wmmunity)vs�dusively emphasizing danog�aphic t�ends Couuected • C�eation of�egional loops fo�land and watu t�ails,wnnecred th�ough wo�dinared naming,signage and wayfinding • St�engthening of the GWMRR o�ganization th�ough staff Perls�People& . Completion of all aspects wncuning phyrsical,ecpuiential and rechnological wnnections within the p�io�ity initiativs �esowc¢,pa�muships and c�eation of sustainable funding Pa��°a� • Develo ment of din rou�ism ma�ketin o o�mnitis • Development of the Leade�shipTeam as a�egional o�ganization to wnnect�egional p�ojects and diive implementation of P 4' g g PP the Mastu Plan • Ida�tification and enhancanent ofwintu aail�paiame • Inc�eased wnnection to wmmunity and cultwal assets th�ough GWLMP usa-dxiven�puience apps oppo�tunities • Continued identification ofways ro sha�e�sou�ces fo�eA'itia�t and long-tum sustainability • Development ofb�anding and ma�keting matuials fo��egion • Establishment of�ec�eation and cultwal oppo�tunities fo�evuy season Healthy Perls� • Establishment ofwo�king�elationships with watushedscale o�ganizations,�esro�ation activitists and local food g�oups • Regional outdoo�health event held Healthy people and p�oducas • Multi-county�esto�ation/p�orection plan fo�Whirewatu • C�eation of an open dialoguewith land ownus whose p�oputies most affect pa�k and habitat health Canyon • Ida�tification of p�io�ity�esro�ation a�eas • Pa�muships with watashed and local food g�oups • Development of�ec�eation oppo�tunities based on human adaptability ro the landscape(vs.landscape accommodation of • Coo�dinared srerva�dship e�ents �ec�eation) • P�omotion of leaming and phyrsical activity th�ough hosting ofvolunreu srewa�dship oppo�mnitis • P�omotion of pa�ks as"outdoo�fimess centasn and developma�t of pazk-based outdoo�health events • Development of a�egional physical challenge event inw�po�ating ecisting assets • Ida�tification and enhancanent of local food p�oducus,amenities and p�og�amming Community& • 2020 Regional Pa�ks Celeb�ation • A 2020�egional pa�ks cel��ation plan Cultural Vitality . Coo�dination and p�omotion of la�ge,�egional signatwe events • EYpansion of ovunight stay oppo�tunities in pa�ks • Development of�panded and unique lodging oppo�tunitis,linldng cultwe and huitage to natwal�esowces • Pa�muship with�egional NativeAmuican wmmunities • Inw�po�ation ofwellness,meditative a�ts and"g�een a�tsn and local food and ag�icultwe into GWLMP�puienc¢ • Development of p�ojects and p�og�ams that celeb�are�egional NativeAmuican haitage and p�orection of sac�ed and significant NativeAmuican assets in all p�oject de�elopment • Establishment of cultwal tows and wnnection of wmmunity events to�egional pazks LasNng Legacy • Completion of a succssful Cundxaising czmpaign to meet needed mamh fo�p�io�ity p�oject implanentation • Fundxaising plan developed and�ecured • G�owth of public suppo�t fo�pa�ks and cultwal assets • Ongoing advocary effo�ts at the stare level • Established benchma�ks and indicaro�s fo�measwing g�owth of�egional rou�ism and positive impact on local economies • Continued engaganent of�egional public and p�ivare funde�s • Established advocary effo�ts,in pa�muship with&iends g�oups and local gwanments,fo�Iowas Warer and Land Legary, • B�and developed RFAP and Stare Pa�k Cunding • Established sustaining p�ivare funding�elationship • Established a�dowments fo�p�ojects and/o��egional effo�ts 30 Pac[Three:Call[o Ac[ion ..� -b A...:,1� 'y f. � IC - .� t �� . . � , �_ ..,i.' � , � .y' �_ ��. �' � - .,� �� _ . . �� i�� _ �.�a -j _ _ . ,��. � .�., v^ � � � : • , � � � � � r.� 1 � �-�� , '�i `. � � 4 1 �: • � �� ~ �'' h .: '!, I � :�� — ` ' . .J��d" �--�� ~ ►� ` •'` 1 s. �� _ G N 1TE Y =`� Y; � , �� , i j� — LET S MAKE IT LAST The Grant Wooc{Mississippi River Region has laic{out an aggressive plan to begin implementing the sharec{vision; but this is only a rough roac{map to get us startec{. This plan is a living, breathing c{ocument set at one place in time. While the vision remains the same, the plan�nc{the region—will wntinue to evolve. The tremenc{ous work that will wme out of this plan will not have been possible without the dedication and input of the partners, Stakeholder Group, Leadership Team, anc{the citizens of the region.As a wllaborative region,honest evaluation of our successes,failures anc{oppormnities will allow us to ac{just the plan as neec{ec{to proc{uctively meet our Strategic Directions anc{to fulfill our sharec{vision. The region will continue to ac{vocate for baseline sustainable func{ing for our parks system,stewarc{ship of our namral anc{culmral resources, anc{inclusion of healthy _ _ parks anc{healthy people in infrastmcture c{evelopment. � - _ � - � �� ^ - ' � a� — ° i � y ��`II'= ' -� 1�ii1L�M► �� ` �� i � `' ,�� ' _ _ i i ;, ..�ti�-- � , �,"�.i�; � _ � �� L�.: --- - �— ,� ':�y '�' _ �-'� .r-�.�° .1 ,l i. _ �y - 1/ � �'h�. _ai F . � 'e�.- \�. . � ':� V �i/� - Y a 7u �vl r,. `�� ....'dC .. . i�� '�, _ � .�� i�i'� T;t .. �, ��. � ' �. �� .. 1 i `� ��1- � F �1.- �s ' / ' 1 '+ ` rI '�L�@�i"a�r�_�� ,e.3k,��"..y�K'�`.�i4.� ` '.t . .,�tntl4tJ�Y�Y� Pac[Three:Call[o Ac[ion 31 32 �� i J ��`�"� � �� 1 � � � Iti ' �� / �//��/ �/ � 1�I nI i �y ( N �4+��A /i�/ �� / � I � I . /%/// �/ ,� � � G��, ;��{ ��3� �;�� -� . , .. " �. � �� . �. � �f �I . � 4Y�� ";��.1 � � � ��x . � . 1 'I '� � � I ��..I ppp �` . ��. I j,, ) r yy��iL� ' �I � . rt n .� '�� w� . � .�� 1'��, 4 �''t ,�y� .+r� .7 �. '..� . 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AppendixA; Green Ribbon Commission Road Map Appendix B; Stakeholder Suggestions for Longer-Term Initiative Projects Appendix C; Planning Maps Appendix D; Public Engagement Reports Appendix E; State Park Recreational Plans Appeadices 33 Appendix A: Green Ribbon Commission Road Map �'� DISCOVER , s= F ��o � �,��e�s��,d � � � �� J � � � � � v 6 .�es ie�s L�vlewsaidsmall� �tl�s. ,,_�_ I 1 I , � ALOCAL ?�. ` �� 1 IOEIRI�Y � �_ �' � � �� Il� • PAATNEA J � ,�� R T� i:' �II �� ` �� ASSESS �� REGIONAL MAP �r . � �_ �; ��1� uvng10e9�'rinnECbwaneotMS �•+ " - �MeucknsmPebVaie411eeaivinp . /� f ' 4iRdi011�01MlBjpf01�N11. � pand � ' .'"_- V ��- i .. -� � yW.�W°�'e�J e�M1M°��mmg � eniwh Thestee/ wmm�(teedenti(es h ��T i WlwarclM1ecompelilonlor � �y,QRwn,uxaM � � ihaaervceRepeh Wre�eu`0 ,• pnonypmlec5anapruyamsfoilM �;' �m ! eanersantla�vAutqke? � �p�SP�ES. pd,enoa�oine�ak��,09 ' reqionaMhow�nesepaikswiliconii�ct'`� �1 "'' , � GREqT(7(pERIEXCLS � v roeacholh6rardNecommunity � SURVEY ; INVENTOAY '`I� PAAKTAAIL � ��--.� %IBLIC i FACILITIES 7 iOUAS �E�ppppKS , - -- - � { j.: � 1 Ho+�c�NeWNsce �vnRv� I 1• � ,� anrxcadmM� � ► L � _ 14" � O OI vanov:c�^ . _ _ _�1� I . . -� az�Me misva9 �''� ` - NEAIT$H,Y sme _ . . ��% HEALT�IY HowJower meame��iarv�alteawasdll�bregio�� - " � � A ... 1 � ' PEOPLE a�a,moqrams ��i 'r , _� W�itxcuoa ., •' 1, � � �tOLC^¢lb k . .5.1(Bl .,1 � , " � PROJ� , o � " CHAAACTERIZE �(� � „�m CONMWIITYpNp � ��rom�ea�h a�s „�, ��e�a� �, � � p rowrvslniw.a+s.comm ��a��etio� WLTURALN@�T I rale wiNin the�egianal N°'��°�m�� G R E E N L G � rys�xm and 9mt rystem s $Jpqh��A�p � polanfialfortl�lumre. ��`.GACy� �aoweeniui�aUrocazv, 6FNOA �� t��,i,Uai suwon ana re,enu� �, rf �� i ��pnloUealear4 � CunemSyyy� � Y � � mamta�noehso�laniigvvue� ► Wd+c � Pioiirypiolecrs9eta9i...,� 4 I�j. �esrces �igh�Im sRe seleGian � � , � � Potenliai dcsign,and a s�a�egy�c i , � � Plferganlip�m0ulhomNeprypk Pmlec[hnt4ng. � I/ wsuse�ne�hs.Nesirorm¢commttec WM ► Gauhim�ss , V a�itnrrstakelmp¢rsWthn ► 'Mutm . a I�I, � � �:� �� '� � �� ..�:Y: ��11V� A 34 Appeadices Appendix B: Stakeholder Suggestions for Longer-Term Initiative Projects NEW ADVENTURES CULTURE, ARTS & EVENTS IT's WiN�x. C�T Ou�rvooRs! CuL�ru�.aivv AaTs Txxousx RC&D The region shoulc{promote recreating in winter through a series of events anc{classes The region can partner with Limestone Bluffs RC&D,who have launchec{a new project, incluc{ing: cross-wuntry skiing, twilight snowshoeing,winter camping boot camp, anc{ "Builc{ing Capacity for Art, History anc{Culture in Iowa,"aimec{at builc{ing capacity ice fishing lessons. to improve communities anc{stimulate economic c{evelopment relatec{to art,history and culmre by providing specialized assistance to local culmral organizations within the PRIMI"I'IVL �.AMP .SITES RC&D region, anc{expanc{ing the ability anc{function to serve as regional leac{ers for art,history anc{cultural projects.The region wulc{also take ac{vantage of the RC&D's One amenity that woulc{benefit the region woulc{be a stronger presence of primitive partnership with the University of Iowa's Office of Outreach&Engagement to c{evelop camp sites.There is a large, c{iverse wmmunity that wants access to put up a tent anc{ projects specific to the region's neec{s. spenc{a night in the outc{oors. Strategically placec{campsites along river wrric{ors or near relevant namral feamres woulc{enhance the experiences of resic{ents anc{visitors. Pstablishec{sites woulc{also serve to minimize the impact of campers by wncentrating PARI{S �EIMAGINED use on approved sites.The primitive sites wuld be available for users to reserve online or A wordinated and joindy advertised schedule of activities and events around the region via a permit system implemented to allow for use without preplanned locations,with fees could be developed to integrate arts and culmre into the parks.This wuld include going toward annual maintenance of the sites. outdoor summer movies, wncerts, arts and crafts fairs, and culmral shows. In the fumre it can pair with the user-c{riven experience app. TIIF.MED CABINS In orc{er to help offset the cost of wnstmction anc{maintenance of a cabin,anc{to �GIONAL F'ES"I'IVAL wnnect outc{oor recreation with local culmre anc{heritage, the region wulc{wnstmct In line with worc{inating events, the region shoulc{host a two-week festival inwrporating "themed"cabins. Businesses or entities would design, develop, wnstruct and outfit their arts, culmre and recreation.A festival beginning the third week in September and "theme" cabin at a state or wunty park(subject to state c{esign guic{elines). Engineering, mnning through the first weekenc{in October woulc{incluc{e the existing events of the materials, wnstmction anc{volunteer time woulc{wunt as a match for the cost of Grant Wooc{Art Festival (Stone City), Pumpkin Fest(Anamosa), Hillbilly Hotfoot maintenance,with reservation revenues replenishing the func{ing source in subsequent (Maquoketa),Uoices of the Warehouse District(Dubuque), anc{potentially a GEAR ric{e years. from Stone City to Bellevue.The possibilities of other events throughout the region are enc�less and wuld include classes and e�ibits at other art galleries in wnjunction with �PEN TRAIL .SYS"IFM L�PPS Uoices, anc{walking tours, ec{ucational sessions anc{cultural activities at the State anc{ The app woulc{help you finc{a custom trail,from c{istance with start anc{finish locations, County parks. to terrain anc{other programmable characteristics. State anc{wunty parks woulc{all be included in rhesyseem. NATURE IMMERSION & .STEWARDSHIP E'DUCATION TRAIL OPTIONS GRANT WOOD LOOP OUTDOORSI PROGRAMMING Look to increase oppormnities for expanded trail services such as equestrian trails and The region wuld organize wordinating ourdoor education programming across all ATV facilities. State anc{County parks.Grant Wooc{Loop Outc{oors!wulc{incluc{e: Appendices 35 • Pield Trip Pield Guide—A guide with"pre-packaged"field trips in State and WELLNESS County parks for c{issemination to teachers. From this guic{e, the teachers can orc{er/ reserve fielc{trips without having to worry about programming,logistics, etc.The guide wuld include self-guided field trips where parks staff only have to help secure SELP-�IRECTED �UTDOOR F'I"I'NFSS space for lunch, etc. The region shoulc{ac{vocate for self-c{irectec{outc{oor fitness with Ic{eas anc{Tips for • GWI.E�cplorers—A kic{s explorer program with free activity book,scavenger hunts, taking your workout outsic{e.Classes wulc{be provic{ec{to get people startec{.Trail/fitness places to go, crafts, animal and plant identification, etc. Kids would earn wllectible stations wuld be placed in all of the parks and outfitting equipment(canoes/kayaks, bac{ges for wmpleting activities/visiting parks. snowshoes, cross-wuntry skis,hiking sticks, etc.) neec{s to be well suppliec{. • GWI.Outdoors!Continuing Education Series—In coopera[ion wi[h ISU �ELLNFSS PROGRAM .SPONSORED �.LASSES Extension and additional adjunct instmctors as needed,a schedule of outdoor adult educational oppormnities wuld be developed.This wuld inwrporate existing A wordinated effort with the regional health care entities and local employees could offer outc{oor ec{ucation like Dubuque County Conservation's `Bewming an Outc{oor employer-sponsorec{wellness classes in state anc{wunty parks. Woman"program. • Living Labs/Lecture Halls—In woperation with regional anc{state wlleges anc{ �GIONAL SK RUNNING .SERIFS universities, the region wulc{actively pursue opportunities to utilize parks anc{ A worc{inatec{anc{cross-promotec{series of Sk mns/walks in various locations throughout culmral/historical sites for poso-secondary education.This wuld include classes the region. on botany,wilc�life management,horticulmre, architecmral history, archaeology, geology, etc.A guic{e wulc{be createc{for wllege instructors on what the region has to offer for living labs/lecmre halls. ' �'�� -� -'. � � � ! w � �'�+ � • • �. `�� NnTu� Pi,.aY �`�;. � - •• , .:'?i`, State and Counry parks wuld develop Namre Play areas where kids can be in a wntained _ '�. �� • , , �'�e ��,' ♦� � �� s ! 'ti environment with minimal ac{ult supervision to get c{irty anc{be creative through ;r • . ��,r . • • X � y pain[ing, builc{ing,playing, anc{exploring. � � � - _ �} . � , y�� °• � `� , Y'. ' - .. , �' y��.,� !. r . A`. ��. � Y1 � . 1 * l ' I r ! '� �� ,�� 'iw� � �` �� _ .� .�.� �l _' �! �� ` "- �"�.h I� }� 1 � � r � — w — N .. � ��1 ( _ -� _ ':.SRti' �' . " - �.� t� ,,� . � � _ �- �� p .. _�,:�- ri .. � � ,� '- � ,�. �,,: � �., � � ,J , �i.� {-ry � 5. i � � s � ,,� - "� _ � , f", f Y � , � �i_ Ji�� _ �\ t'_,:,� W/ � •il,h h. t, � . - � •� � _ � S� ' ;j.`�z `.� � � � �3 � � ..�i9 �� ~. �M - ;r�` I ' � Y ' . . "�: .at�,_.�.t., '..+�L�r�.i .�. _ . �_ . . . � , -v.� 7�r4i �� ,.�• ' "�i.�� . , ' i ,; 36 Apr...�, Appendix C; Planning Maps -�.-�:�is"-��'��.,, , BEDROCK NATURAL RESOURCES: THREE LAND FORMS � -- �"� , I LEGEND � � ��'�� ` �Augusta Gruup CONVERGE ' � � " ' : r CedarValley Group Accorc{ing to]ean Priofs seminal work Landfornu oflowa, three significant � � D2kOld,WindfOW lanc{forms converge here: � � - .� i � � � . �Galena Gmup antl Platteville Formation � • The Paleozoic Plateau(or Silurian Pscarpment) along the Mississippi __ _ _ �_i ., � :-. ` �Gowe�Fo�mation River in Dubuque County anc{the NE sections of]ackson County ' . � �Hopkinton,Blanding,Tete des Morts, '` Mosalem • The Iowa Surface,with fingers in primarily Dubuque anc{]ones wunties ' :' �,�' r _i " 1 � '�;�y �� .�+"'{ " --�� LaPorte Cily Pormation • The Southern Iowa Drift Plain—founc{in all three counties, but ' � c{ominating the lanc{scape of]ackson County. j�, � � ��. '�i�� y � �� i MaqUoketa Fofmation i � M� �Scotch Gmve Formation This wnvergence makes the GWMRR a rarity, anc{builc{s the case for i � . --� �' ,N� �� St.Peter Sandstone& ever-expanc{ing tourism anc{economic c{evelopment potential basec{on . � �.�I P[aine du Chien G�oup the namral resources alone.This is, after all, the terrain that inspirec{some � � _ • �WapSipiniCon Ginup of Grant Wooc{'s greatest works. Historic vegetation of the region was, � -- --...._,.. __. _ ..._.: not surprisingly, c{ominatec{by prairie or a prairie/tree miz, but timber �lowe�Cherokee Group historically c{ominatec{the bottom half of]ackson County. HISTORIC VEGETATION �. LEGEND f��---- . ', ,,,�, ■Tmber � ' ' � Part Timber,PaR Prairie, ' � : -�, Scattered Trees or Openings � - --" ' - --- -- -- I Prairie � i " ,.._..... — — ■Aquatic ' �! � � � a.a i w�� ::, ,c.:7U.. � . � .... � .� � . _ aw . . . _... � � �� LAND FORMS h �'' • - , j � i; � ` LEGEND � ', � �� .� ;'>,'�, � East-Central lowa Drift Plain ; •; � � i i � ■lowan Surface � `_ �_�__^__ ■Mississippi River Alluvial Plain i � `��'�� . ! I ■Paleomic Plateau �'� �� Appendices 37 RESTORnTroN OnnoRTUNiTiEs Coiuv SuiTnBiLiTY RnTiNG (CSR) The region holc{s no shortage of lanc{scape restoration oppormnities-in existing Rewgnizing the neec{to balance agriculmre, c{evelopment, recreation anc{ parks at all levels,along stream corridors, and in lands not yet identified for their wnservation/restoration strategies, the restoration oppormnities heed the Corn potential.As we map soils,slopes,wedanc{s anc{species richness,we begin to see Suitability Ratios of the region's lanc{s.A particularly intense swath of lanc{suitable ac{c{itional focal points within the region for restoration initiatives. for wrn can be founc{in the north central anc{northwest parcels of]ones County, as well as the wunty's southern ec{ge.A smaller area of intensity is just west of Whitewater Canyon,with its relatively untouchec{history, afforc{s an example Dyersville, anc{the reasonably high ratec{CSR lanc{s are scatterec{throughout the of Iowa's lanc{scape potential while at the same time provic{ing a multi-county region.At the same time,very low suitability c{ominates the region's entire eastern restoration oppormnity where the benefits are obvious. bounc{ary anc{not surprisingly, our riverways throughout the region also holc{low This map reflects a heat map, essentially, of these various habitat layers corn suitability potential. intersecting.The more intense the wlor the greater the potential for habitat restoration. LEGEND ■74 -95 : .., � 5�1 - 73 :iaa•., - �--' �-- ---" -- �-- -' _.. ... _.. ouuauc . � - .'-� � � . l. 37 -53 � " �,� � : ��.r�'.'tr �s'�"' � �� 16 -36 Y a . �� . `i� � : �Y� � �j-,,,�9d d , � . � S v'_f s =� ' � , ��'`�"�� ; . � %'� �. � , l� , � � � � -: � �..- r .'`�?,-. � 7�.. ' .�, 7 } � �''�. J.r�:rZ.. ... _ ♦ �ti �y (�Y„ 1 ' .` f _ � "L� r r rt� �.(Y�' � t`� .._.. �F� � ��„f� � � ~` . � K� ?� �} . � ,�' ',K� �ik� Yqr R ,..7.�K'*��,� �'^� � �Y�• ,^� y 1 F ,'�E �. °�` �`l� ys�+ �� y . a r ��.t.- �� R� i �� 1 ! �`l._-v� �v♦ x �T. �-'x ..�u -r � ^ n � .p�,'�� +n�'�� : �' _ � 'I Z 4 1 t. � f . _.� �' i" '"� �"�+F"��"� � � '.f '� � y ' • '{. �'�'� J �:.. 1 ' ' .�. .. 1 G Y,, .�� ., ��'�.. � c � � � s��. �,�� 'a :� x� �'t�� . L. y� ., y. �.� .,P' , �� ,#`V... '.� ��.;�/�\1 ^.�� , �� X� i�L��" �� ~ �:4� �� .'` � f�.� 1�� V ,' ✓f / J , ,,��AL;��'�.L.�� _ �� r� . M Y..��. • ,1�n,r �7" ��, Y�+�� _ �� _ .�L+.� � .�;7�.�/• � ' i -- �.1' 7'4 ��'� / • S ,� . <l , .:'�;, �Su.�"xt��M1 Y'r'�dn.c � � • , t . �t' �� .� ��, y�+/�;rj�.�'..�.�. ��'`o-`.� ... .. -.. .�r "' � ' `� • � �-ti�....%%'i�h.F Y' . J�+ '�:`_ -` `� z-� 'A, .� k 3 �"� � + ; S r � �____•._w�—��.ti 2.._ w r'a i � �"_ /},' ��y ,�y i, , r v: �� ,�� ' . . �� _/_-J4il. ...�...�.� '�4� . . . . `_ { 4�I�: . 'l � 1 HABITAT RESTORATION ��HEAT M.SP�� CORN SUITABILITY RATING 38 Appendices GAP ANALYSIS __ , �- �-,-— The Iowa GAP analysis is part of a national effort to better unc{erstanc{species richness anc{suitable � � .� - . j habitats.The following paragraphs are from the Iowa GAP Analysis website: y�, "�.� '"�?-4�='� � � �� '��'�',� ' --- ' �u,�rM:re �.. i.t�'_" Gaj�analysis is a scientific method for ideretifying the degree ta which native animal species and natural r'�.,,, �� l�''��. ,. communities are rej�resented in our j�resent-day mix ofconservation lands. Those species and communities � '>' ��;f��. � not adequately rej�resented in the eeisting netuork of conservatian lancls constitute conservation `gajx:" ti.1 . ,j ;_ The j�urpose of the Gaj�Analysis Program(G�9P)is ta j�rovide broaclgeograj�hic inform�etion on the status �� u � ""��, - ofordinary species(those not threatened with eetinctian or naturally rare)and their habitats in order ta �, � �:�� - � �'- j�rovide land m�enagers,j�lanners, scientists, and j�olicy m�rkers with the inform�etion they need to make ...- dw " � � -��' " � y. ` _ better-infornzed decisions. "' � � � C . '�. -.. 1 ' �' �� The Gaj�Analysis Program is sponsored and coordinated by the Biolagical Resources Divisian of the U S. � �� - ' ' .,. ' �A....� ..._. ".,�-. Geolagical Survey. Adclitional suj�j�ort at the national leuel has been j�rovided by the Dej�artment of ' � � �� Defznse and the Environvnental Protectian Agency The j�rogram has a clase working relationshij� with , '' -;,J1-y. ', the Natiarutl Maj�j�ing Division of the U S. Geolagical Survey and with The Nature Conservancy y i� .�,w � ''{� ;��`. � ��.''�' �_ � �1 . �� _ -'w},.- � Not surprisingly, the species richness maps c{erivec{from the Gap Analysis Program show relative intensity -,�'-i� �f� . ,� - ' „� � ofspecies potential along the stream wrric{ors anc{within/among preservec{lanc{s,with potential for species � - t'' richness declining in urban areas and on predominately agriculmral lands. _ ��r?�L�2�.� '��" AMPHIBIANS � 1-� . ._ .�, . � � � � _' �A �� . .�. jf�' � �"�+� ��...��,'( -'. �. aF� �:nfT �� ',a:�,� "f. •'r . g �.<�. .: ...._....�� '_"'_'_ ' r " ..' _... _._ _.__ - , * [��. „e_' .+t� A �.'1 r " ' _ � �""� "�:,, ;� LEGEND ��'�, - , � � �� ; �,! �� , �';; � Many Species . ..� �� f - �., . .t. •, � �� . ` S � .1�'�� 't` �i i, � . . �«�e r . , �' * �r-_ ` `'��4 �, :�` ' "� �,`� ` �„ Few Species .„v�„ ` , P''a ' � �. � F 1 7 ,� .r 'V,i ��}`�[`.�_� q ,�'�,� .�,.� '� ��'; '� �� `y ,` :�� i_.� �� y{y tl Y��,�` "�1"59�i.::�+KS�` . �': Nt.y�� ti✓vt?� F � �� ,-wyy�_.< '�' 'SA:-:�t -� �� +V � ' y� ✓ i r. r �,�� R y;...,,I� � ^ '�y' r . j�i'�Y'-., '�rc .r,.@�� (� ��L �f � ."�� - API` „4• �.J+3 �� .�f::"_ h �.� �. J� N� .�.i1 1 �p..r r ' �f��-.l /" ,., .�l,�. ♦ ..� + �l _„ � BIRDS �, _, � REPTILES . Appendices 39 A��r—�� Using the enclosec{Public Engagement Toolkit,members of the Grant Wooc{Mississippi River Region Stakeholc{er group �� took excellent information about the Parks to People initiative anc{the GWMRR to the public-ao-large through a series P�� ry�ry�� of five interactive sessions throughout the region.The following pages c{emonstrate the methoc{ology usec{anc{the highly �� useful feec{back we receivec{from the public which informec{the plan you have just reviewec{. � , �� , � � �t � � � � , .�".' � � � ' ' SETtING UP THE OPEN HOUSE � �� I nn�I � � � f�_�;'- �� t �-� .B OverallMatenals:Namelzgsandsign-inshectihatincludesemailcolumn6-8 I ' 4CLCO�C35EI5.3-41011QIShbbIC5dOtl1-45fIMlIICfO'dySfldblE50fdIDS�50likt� MEEiMGSIGNaINY � � \� I�J_1 �. , ,.�! ._ s�icky noles antl maBers can�e I�anEy to all o�Pie boartls�,�oarEs prinled and yy tliDPed�o f0am fqre fof tli5play on easel5,M'o large pDst-R patl5(of�lip thahSJ,a � � � r ��:��.. B � cleady labeled suBAes�ion box wiN 3x5 cards,numemus`litt�e s�icky no�e"pads, - / ,� clipboartlsandnatepaper/pensfarpeoplerunning�heGoarOs,bmwnAongpaper, � many markers/pens/stickers,chairs ane refreshmenis_11 is also aAuisable to have - �' Uose w�o are part of t�e ODen Fbuse Committee(particularly Nose present and - prepared to recerve inpul)wear something Jrstinctire-eilher a ya�icular color or I OPEN HOUSE BOARDS namebatlge.7hiscanalsobeawtherwaytoin4otlucesomefunintotheevening. fORMAT � � IwaulOalwhaveseverolcopiesoitheRoaAMapandGreenlighLSDaumentand/ or the Parks to People Strategic plan al Ihe welcome lable lor people�o use u � � Wewillpro�itleGesignotthefollawingboartlsloryaub reference.IwoultlpnntenoughcopiesoftheGWMFRs��eteBicdoCumenl(cleatly 90 m�nu�u�0 2 _ _ prin�anA cliD�o foam core' marked�FAfTI�lor people to lake with Ihem.They miqht well want to made up a ImuroOe��huuse.al 1, Inhoduction/A Little about Parks N I'eople Initiabve copY of t�al daumen�antl leave i��ehinQ�If you an�icipate nia�kind o�detaile� apopulaNacation. � � inleresl.lsugyeslsel�inguparountltablewithsiecl�airs,wpiesoflhetlocumen� beglnningatornear 2. VisionantlM�ssion an0asigntiwtin0icatestheY�nUothal.0.vwithsacialmeAia,darathotherwimtliisilyou0on'tanticipalethatinleresl Iheen9oithework 3. SYra�egk/GoalHighlighk suAacing7. Oay.InvitatioNpu�licity q, CMenaMrPno ProectsanOPm rzms . MY 1 9 Notesforset-up�elow. sliuultl incl�We a liine lot a"Unn�p�esentalmn.' �. Idea HighlighLv Thus Far Rhis will i�lude mme iypicalry.we louk ai a 5-fi:30 0�».open nuuse oi ihe pre-idenlified projecis you have spoken InpN Materials SeNp:Set uD a welcome 1a61e with sign-in,name�igs.anA possibly suggestion box.WI hoarUs �ime irame wi�h 2 Griei presen�ation a1445,ihe ta-bmad based promolion.coortlinaled regional on easels antl set up as an arc amnnd tAe room.You can also put up two lart�e post-it boardswi[h markers atlached presen�ation is usually no more ihan�0 mbniles events,Whi[ewaterCanyon-we should discuss to scatlerea among the otAer six 6oarAs.Write on toD oi each`Comments?Questions?Pleau share."This is not essential Iongantloutlinesthehistoryo�theeHortandinvReS confirm3-5pmjectsthalslwwsomerangeand aslherewillheo�heroptionsfarinput,6uti�'soneway�hatworks�orsomepeople. Ihe puhlic to laok amuntl al the materials and share woulA sDark ot�erihouAh�sliUeas:DicWres or o�Aer •First long table gets bng paper preparetl far itlea inpN with�he queslion�. iheirideas-anAguidesfheminhowtoJothal. graphicsyoumightha�e�istingwouldbehelpiul See�a�king pointcon insee. �'ere� V✓h.�Ys Your Big Idea Por the Granf Wood MS River Region? e. FMaO-sYwwingtheregionandpetliapssome otherhlghllghtslwewlllhevetoseewhereweare J � � . � Q , � in map development by Ihe secontl week o�January � �" 0. � +� �� y �� 'r� ' ' I � -�u�wewillhavesomelhing) � �u�l`/ , � - p,� '-�' ��15 �� `_"� ��_�., ` ,..�... T (_;�.; : ��.�. �� kl_ ' � - 5�.,...V��.y4y ��`/.rJf4.i.7Dar`�• `iW'�ki�% f�IC�C1��Cf/�f /�il� �C�YI� ��• :�t rl ''3S.�; ,rT� f�tW"� S _.IPI��J �ti� i , -� ! ! . �'1.J�v� . , YR `� T �cr.�� " . y�N' ca�.�.,,. . � Ltk .,�'.''°�{..v ¢v<•y+ � f L�° Y.+f - N.y; � � '' . �� ' �;p'yy.w . Som yc,i./ � I .. �-�'., ,..N '�ycbOq:�'... ./,. ^'4... 'ny W . +ra.l ..�� k n:u. �� e 40 Appendices � i . , ► � . . GETTING INPUT— oPP��,�f��P�� i• •ThankyoubrcominQ loanprveyoualillle TAis Is t�o hard part.People wlll start talNing with eadi �nVotluctl�n lo Nese boarda.. nt�erxnd�argelahoutihelrmle.Wv.'llpmmp�wtlh.snme .W�nlquee0ona.commenls,oritleastloyou � � �� --- - que56on5 an�"lnstmctlons"on the boardt but Ihe tolks ha�e for ma7 •Bes�ltt�ispuea�lonlshananra�;,� i P i.y�era-. m ��.m�Nr.anoon Lsli.Useoneolfheiauleetorihismput mnning�heopenhousenead�omake�hishapPeaWe .µre'relaokfnglorldeaa-Icantake�hem op�ion-and be sure to leaae many colotlul markers-even s�ickers-amuntl on�he papec Good�o plant 1-2 peoPle will ask�hem to visit wi�h you on ihe intmductory baaiC down hera�re�emn0��clip haartt�.nr we can t would he itleal to have at leasl2-3 people at Ihe onNn lo shrt wnling Meir ieeas on it as iM1e crowa starts�o�ortn-makes it easy/or people�o`get the Idea."I xroultl also pul Nem on stickies antl pN tliem on tl�e emphasizelheworUqEGIONin��equeslian-Ihmughcaps.unaetlining.cobr-ityouhavealitlleglittecall�he house"runninA'�heboarAS�morewoulOGe�ine�-tlia� pu�bs.wealsnhaveasu99es�ionbox-and Uetlec The iEea here is�o make this fun. mransihey stantl in t�e vicinity o�the baaNs and pmmpt doiYtfotgei lo sham your iaeas on Ihe tmwn �or inpu�(see callout box). paper •R not on one end of the welcome table,make sure yrou have Ihe suggestion box.3�5 rards,markers/pens,ana sticky pads po�eMially set up on a center b61e.(This can be Me ideal set-up,depends on Ihe mom and access to tlbles- SeeCing.In addilion to prompls irom Ihe folNs mnniny •A��hc ysion/Mission Bwrd...what you]ust tlan't want the suggestion box"bst.'Peo01e need to see it antl have easy acceu to it�. Ne open nouse.one of Ihe 6est ways to get inDut is to �esanates tor you�viih thrse vision antl missiou •1-4�ray5/tableSECaflereOamDngtheeaselsihat�at'eatltlitionalstickyiw�eSanOmarkershanOy,IfihestickyW�es haveeverything"SeetlM1."Wcalrea4ymentionM6uvim,; slateinents7Whatdoyoulikeahauflhem9 anU markers can be hunB�rom Ne boaNsleasels instead,NaCs lust fine and DerhaOs prefened.Just make it easy to itleas and peoPle intemcfing with t�e brown papet bm Ao �N�in9 here ihat Ieaves you scratc�inq your grab��e s�ickiesand make a no�e. ihe same for everylhiny else._have a few cammenfs IinaO? Chairssetup:Scatlert�Psealing,bu�youcanpu�asmallgroupolchairs�ogetherclus�ere�far�he°pruen�ation' writlenon�helargepost-itsha�esomesticltiesonead•, •SlmilarqurstionsworkatNestrategylgoals patl of ihe progmm.IP5 best b have access to chairs to set uD'rf neeOeQ You tlon't want me reception to look empry by of Ihe boards,planf some(f�ey can be�lonk)cartls in Ih�.�. OoaMS.ino. having lo�s of chairs set up.Better N"atld'ac�he cmwd swells. suggestion box. •A�Ihe Idea X/ghligh6 sa Far�aaN...I�ese Sodal metlia.You can also enwurage wcial metlia.You are some iCeas tha��a�e come.up In Ihe Footl SaWD�Set up on tlle seContl lon��able(sometimes tllis�2kes a tllird taUle 6ut usually not nece55ary).Free cun'/crsations Ihus lar...We're inWresied in re�reshments are needed.but do nat go oveihoard.flunninq aut ol food'¢not Me end of�he wodd.I've actual ly never can sel up a wliile boaN ar any number af mleractive optionslorpeopletohave�heirpicWreUkenandsendn youritleas.Whatislmremalmakessenseto reallyseenthalhapDen.Whenlorganizethismysell,i�l'mexpec�ing50,loraertooa�or25.Keepi�heal�hyantlsimple.A u7W�alelseshoul�lbecon5iderPtl�Wh tlo typicalgoodoNerwouldbe'.lwovegetabletrays.onecheeseandcrackerslmy,2-3dozencaokies,waterpitchers,and ou�over5ocialmeOia.YoucoultlAaveaND�e-tle�ernunwl � ' Y tlecalcottee.Youaon'tnee4more�hzn�halJalsousuallyhavea�owlo�ihoselitllearangesorapPlesor�olh.People IwoulOemploy�0isi�youthinkl�migh�bepopular, youlhinkso likclhat. olherxiseyouwillwaste�imemessingwilhiLlYeConF •Map9aartl-wewAl�ave�useewhereweare Mis befare pretty simply and juSl s�a9oned someone ty �n the mapping exemise at�l�is pain[.�ut lhe r ^� �. �hebtownpaperandwhen�hey'vedrownsome�liingon mapmi�hlacWallyendupasan"eMercise." � �, ( ; � ' } � Y �� it,Wken a Dicture of them wiih Neir phone antl t�ey sene Wha1 wnul�i you like In see in ihe re�ion and a�t�`',�� V� ^ n Y ; I � �� itouLlfYouelothi5,�heAshoultlbepn5tetlarountline rou9biywliere?A9realOppotlunityiorlllelnin �� U v � �, ��'L'(f '� rwm. usr.sticNiesantl/orlarqewhile0o�sanASUck ��r - � ".�'. �� I Ihem on the board.(ihis might be Ihe one boar0 ��h��'�/�/Q,�1Un / 1.�L'� 4 '✓ � ��' ynuwoul�needtoprintoulmnrefhannrce). �r � ' �' � w�K��eov�� •No subsllWte Ilnou9uout tlie apen hous�e tor '� � s�=-i�` k�� _ _ �1\ � �� } . asking t�e nues�inn"Why"?IYs also fair to 4. l .-�,,.x. iL. .�Yid' :P+i �� f '_ � � ��'��/ � i , ask_.whalcoiuemsyoua6outworkingasa �'„�� Nv�� ,i-•� �J � - - � ' ie�lon�WhatJoyouseeaslhe0enefits7That � .1 `�7�)'�� VI � � ' �' -''� � w Would Gu great gene2l inpul lo have antl would �� "�yr F`�t�� L_.'` ��-c ��;�4 4 / i Aest�e askeA bY somenne assi9netl to Ihe �.fi� � � ViswNMlsvion bnar�. � 1 �-'� ��'�'v Ji,e�: ;r v ......._. 4� � s � 4 I I Appendices 41 GrantWooe Mississipp�RiverRagion � � � _—__ Y] e YYM.. � " . 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Appeadices 43 �fPat Cn�f;eS, �reat Experiences Gran[Wood Mississippi Rlver Region __ _ _ — — — � — � ` . �- - — �t U a built en ind technologies that enhance � a `' , :te� al assets, ie public to engage with those � , I , - `�; vi1 damage.We want those experiences developed in >h users so they can derive the specific experiences � ` �,'"�� • � st vaiue nu�n their connections to this re ion. � _ _ �' ' . 9 � .�, , , � � � ion is building here on countless strengths-ranging from the �-� R�'r ��' �atural, dramatic river-prairie-and woodland features throughout " ,,.,::';,ion to current education programs antl cultural attractions. � ��° • ' � ,� -7rowing system of hiking/biking trails antl b�;��••� '�^^ 1 _ n �ns) underpins access to all of the above. ' ` � •� � nings include lack of coordinated marketing, �ources . � y- for operation� �� -3intenance of the standard built environment-not _ "� . , ° � tion �and innovations-and the need to catalogu �na� . . - c, - (cur rv✓ay). • _ �. , ,, ?jr�rV $ � , � e � , _ ........ '.e. � f�iYferan� � � - •P'�cwq � n ` ieer lowa's user-driven experiences applic °�j��D king to � . - �lop visitor profiles and creating tools to "pacKage experiences � ° •- -' �n visitor-motivations, not demographics. [See Parks to — —--� - document, page 8� � � ,� � W � ° ' ° ch tools as foundational to collaborative,ongoing coc�'�J°'P�� ,�o:•o. '�: a `. ting efforts for the region � ��mu�� ° i • "� � , 3. Until user-driven experience sys ms ��,j stablishetl '�� fine-tuned, reach out to s��4-� �,Y�;es (e.g., members of � � 1 _ � _ -- the birding community or young profes _.... y��ups�,vs. exdusively � . � .o,._. ...,.,. - 4.A`W ."" M emphasizing demographic trends (e.g., reaching out to a broatl- �,,,_ ��.,,_. . .... • --- _�,_ - �- _ M sweep of adults under 35) p�,�-b 4. Engage schools to integrate enviror ,�,s� ;urriculum,developing a culture of stewardship and natura A°� awareness � throughout the region � 44 Appendices �B�P�. �Ithy Parks, Healthy People Connected Parks canne�t y,fau:�; � S ^' i�'�"W^�� ie quality of those x �ion enjoys connections via shared history, burgeoning �`"� (Sk�-au� '.K:o� S :�'��"' = con�sn'd'a^ve ihe outdoor ships—antl physical connections by water, paved trails,and ��t. �`�.,`�"��;u �;�,`'�c,� may" � �cape enhancement ,,,,,. �� y`�"`�""`t,,, u,,,,,,�� ,a these areas in �.The region's increasing capacity to work well together is a key ::Fv'�„r4a°"":,�.I_...... ..... ..E...., ., y��u h. Investment has been made—and continues—to keep building m� '�,�,�"` U�b� �*� �,�„� r�Fsa.�� p"" " r land the physical network of connectivity. Still,stakeholders see room for new ��r . ��.�_�-+ r�� i �N� �� ealth. energy and using collaboration to identify priority projects pushing for �,�+�b� 3�b �^� u��s.� '��;�r , completion project by project in support of the region as a whole. r _ 3-... .....,..., ��, ,,,,,,,,,, ,,J_........,,.. .,�! . __:,ties over a ten vea timeline V pu+dao� �"`P porks �utt�ne �"5 0� n; Measure: Increase the number of diverse trails by X %over Y years; �:.M,�ss ,H F p.L �i�„es �e��, �F"�`ss, E�,•{ complete a regional trails plan �� L�vE '��L ,ry �„y,.e.c�r�, .u�ce�� a��'`'`' i �jERE, �,,,�,,,d « �,� P People . .. oppor[dfiities in suppui�ui nauiiai reswrati0n " "' i�'� � ; r ;� �ark—based 1. Develop the GWMRA as a recommentling body for regional priority �� e i ;r y, etc.) into other projects io 3 � ; , 2. Itlentify potential to share for efficiency and long—term sustainability �e _.,.,� _.__..,,y iuuu�uu�n c,.��,,, ,,,,�„��g events?)a of the collaborative effort regional physi�^� ^��e event(a "mini Olympics"or RAGBRAI-like weekentl) Pathways... 4. ��'^�"`- nE tunities to local food producers, CSA's and/or 1. Cull priorily network/connecting projects from ongoing asset w iity gartlens antl/or etlible landscapes in key park mapping and existing Mississippi River Trail, regional water trail, and other trail plans for the region � !� 2. Identify and/or create distinctive trail segments or loops, identifying Healthv Parks �� trails through connecting heritage sites, natural landmarks,or 1. Pr; cipation by G A in watershed-scale organizations and cultural icons rE :tivities(essential for water trails, park beaches, and lake ' Develop cycling tourism marketing opportunities V ')-�;�,�a� UYQ" � R} � w Identify seasonal (winter)trail experience opportunities 2. Bunu �a�,,. ..�i a.�rw��R�;on �s{ , orone to �P� � aral resources "'°''"`"' °'-�`�l ` �� , 3. Identiiypriority ��a�„�a� �c,w�d;�esrora..,,,� „��sforthe P'��"'& use asset inventories antl maps) 4. Expand Whitewater Canvon and craft a plan for its ongoing protection and appropriate use:E'�J0."`� .�r 5. Develop recreat, � nities based on human adaptability to the landscape(vs. Ir�°m�:commodation of recreation) I Appendices 45 Commun - � CulturalVitality Lasting legacy With Grant Wood's history as foundation,the region's cultural strengths Without adequate advocacy and resources,the vision cannot endure. ts exceptional beauty.When coupled with communities of true With a regional structure beginning to take shape,we focus here �r throughout,this region distinguishes lowa and the Midwest on the strategies to locate and sustain resources.We must begin by ional -if not international-treasure. We need to fintl ways to acknowledging that the parks and trails systems in lowa, and in this ettectively tell that story, connect all the dots,and keep the Grant Wood region, have struggled for adequate resources to maintain what we have legacy thriving. -and that ongoing maintenance of the existing system is a top priority re:P ;vent launch (2015?) for the GWMRA. � i. . ..: .A. . • ��evelc,, ,...,_ ,,ional,signature event(see Great s Measure: EstablishmPnt nf and X% �^^��a� ^�^wth in a regional parks/ �ove) heeding the potential in existing events anc _ in �oW 'r0s/cc{{�,, aur�cbmn� pi�,g.,_ h grants antl initiate mnecting Grant Wood and Mississippi River, coordinate an� ma., �ona pr+��niti '�'�QA� uni ��}�n. ��. romote t�,.l� (Fdaodc) �evelop unique lodging opportunities, linking to cultural a "', Gr��. ,,,,.,,,,, �ase line support to ensure systems have ongoing cological history maintenance and repair dollars JSERT STONE CITY SPECIFIC STRATEGY �« x�,' , • Advocate on behalf of lowa's Water and Land Legacy and the '. � �� lowa Parks Foundation iderrh fy • Work at the local level to ativocate for secure antl atlequate �14�� budgets in support of park systems at all levels 4. Create �ur-experience GWMRA App (See Great Places. �eaa.,d Establish ongoing, private funding strategies using the IPF Grant Great L,.Nc��ences) � �, Match requirement as the means for initiating and/or enhancing 5. Introduce mP�°•-tive��SS �n arts" components to th �,ry s Pxperi�Mul+��nalinpr��+ �:�'onna/- labyrinths,eU y�� Critical relationships ��h�^��veloi��ote Qj�` � !"�'�. �experience component �c.pHv Build collaboration antl common ativocacy goals among frientls 'he G ��riro � i 1�� groups in partnership with the GWMRA and IPF h°'� �° 01° • 't I ;�k„`,., Grow tourism, itlentify economic grovuth resulting from this regional ��nect h�p�'"" m SamdR:y he region �u ensure sacred s s.,et.�planning effort, monitor/measure success, and use results as an °r°�and histc�0.i� en�?i � � otectetl � ;"�°�'"'� advocacy tool 8. Celebrate �i�� ,,.,,.., r.ultural - ch park 5. Continue to enhance/improve the level of sophistication of parks/ 9. Establish cultural tour�s) � uy��,ryy�.ble c events� , , � each park lannually?)on �� i basi ;;;��' trails budgeting, revenue generation, antl maintenance scheduling .wpcnMs �'• �- �� with technical assistance from IPF antl others .,_. ,, i S+n�eydnkl �,��r�.i<._,mn. �,ia:,�, "'�'=,=�" L�,41�� Sk�ti �� sk`�'R�i �� &,aesro� {� �d.�Fk . 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Restore exisling hsto�lcal . 1 Stone Shelter�ExisHng) eaC�l of t�le Ieglon�s t�llee Countles�foul State palks�lelp o Replace(Proposad) hexagonal log shelters . • 1 Restmam-Seasonal�Existing) highlight this region's intrinsic values.We incluc{e the four • � Piaye��a IExisn�qi �vroposea� .mtemren�e Proeram o Replace(Pmposed) o Storage Atltldion(Pmposetl) state park plans in this report to emphasize the ongoing . . 1 Restroom-Beasonei�Existing� .Resrore Historic Stone Pirnlc Circle neec{-on behalf ofparks at all levels (state, wunty anc{ o ae�o�ece Root(proposed) �proposed� municipal)-for ongoing support to maintain vibrant,vital facilities.Whi�e we recommenc{some level ofpark lanc{ EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING � � � PARK OFFICE eXpanslon foI t�1e Ieglon anc{SpeClflC palk faCl�ltles gloWt�1 •3 Bay Garege wAh Elecinaty(Proposed) � � •1 Park Oflice Bltlg 8 Shop�Exis�ing) (in particular overnight stay), our primary purpose in - I ;- � o Erpa�d r+eaied Snop(Proposed) incluc{ing these plans is to help ic{entify the ongoing neec{of � ��`-� �� park facilities in general. � � `.r � �� ni I r� �� ,, - ',,• 11 ,c _� r -yy i '. . . i' �I _�' . f ��I — �._ '�•��s ��y ._� ' � �� - � ~ � .•,e` !� � _ —'_.—._'_'—'_ , �i, �1, ,_.—_T.—.—. . i ,�,'^' i ' i I '� � �� Y�' �F �' 1 �/ 1 :y i/ I ' 1 �f��,�s,�j ..ty � �'d �w�- 1 ,.� � _ �/ � . `� I L.� - _ I �� .�' .� r , - �a - � , � � I� i �' � ..-� , r� � '" . � � t � �...x ,.� h �. , v.:. � i � i . \ r_ ,r++' � i i '� (�n:� r+' _� 1 s-,.. �y�,�E,,�'� �, � � , i ,.. n; '\ > ,�� ' ��'� � � � �,. �� -� i � i�. _ _'_._._ _._.-,-._,� �*:� • s > � 1 � ' S y Z-y... - , - i � ; ,yr.r.�'��j�' '� � -- " `_,r,,•'� :� w � ,_ i.i VISITOR CENTER/MUSEUM(Existing) �•,"`�. !'' h._ •Res[mom-Seasonal ��- . ��'`^r.-,`.�- l� � I:.� (8eing Constmctetl 2075) t i�� ` � I� ,``i �;� i �-- — � •ConcreteADA Walkway � ; ` .�'C- � -b � yi �i ``�� h ' � j. / (BeingConstmcfed2015) ` �v- � ��'_� f ,�r � � '..l �� ,_.� : i � -.-�'r' i �,\ .: '��'4� �,-'"' �' ,r:_ =�► s� ��_ - y -� j ; J � — �\ .�` � � 1�y,,„�i� �� ``�`�` `�,1 I ��Y � YOUTH GROOP CAMPGROUND ��3�`-�� ^pt7 � ` ` _ '�� , ' � � � - •3 Youth Gmup Campsites(Existin9) j�y _ Y f,:, _ - � � •3Res�moms-Vear-mund(Being i,�� - �� . CAMPGROUNDAREA'` WALK-INCAMPGROUND Canstmcted207d) a.- - � � ""t{ _ �� •29 Gampsites(Existing7 •6 Hike-In Campsites- •3 Snelters wnh Electnary(Proposed) E� . � ' � •Upgratle 23 Siles to W AMP Non-Hecmc(Existln9i �-1 � ��.� � Electnc Services(Proposed) 1 / a .� •ConvertSCampsRes�aFull LEGEND I �•'vi'� x Hook-up�Proposetl) � ��$"S: -- - Park Bountlary ��,� � �� ,� --- Treds(Exisling7 � _ � - -.-�; � — Roatls � r�—� — Water ._ _ �! �4R°` �pp�l�p� 330h �1 � � . y � amt I/eml. -__. ✓. . C . . ��. 50 Appendices WAPSIPINICON STATE PARK: CAMPGROl1ND 1\l�.CREATION USE PLAN •Relo<ate and RepurOose Boy Smu[Lodge(Vroposetl) , HISTORIC ENTRANCE PORTAL •Retlesign Campground Layoul(Prapased) PICNIC AREA •Replace Entrance Sign •Upgratle 20Campsite5 ro SOAMP Electticantl adA •Playground(Fxisting) (Proposed) fullhook-uprolOsites�ProOosed) •Rcstronm-Seasonal�EKiScing) •Res�ore lower Hismric Portal •Replzce Shower Bwlding(Planned 2018� •A'��1 Urinking Fountam(ProOosed) � (Proposed) •RemweWootlenRestroom-4earmuntl�Proposetl) •A�tl11n[erpretiveRiosk- 4-sided�Pmposed) ._ - - ' •Adtl AAditional Parking(Proposetl) � ^ � '� r� i�. .� '� I I HALE BRIDGE w�� r- —•—•� •Adtl Shelter(Vroposed) •AAA Aestroom-vear-mund l . 't� LJ - • � �Pmposed) �� % ' •g�w�� '� .�, \ 4, �- •Add 4-sided In[erprelive �e � ��' \ � Kiosk�Vroposetl) L. —. _ _ ` �1 � � �� i 1 •AddAdtlitionalParking � �� '`�� I (Vmposed) � � , �. ' °�" � r�� Y � .. '�� 1�'� ��? , i i ^�. :'.��-`� d �' .�l� L.—'—'l GOLFCOURSE `. � � ; tibt �`.�1 f � y; � '.�l �. , 1 �� t . . fID ' PARK OFFICE/SHOP I '\ C \ ��`,; � '//1 S ; r -.c.- ,.*,�_�� i •Replace Park Office antl Shop ' ��\ 1. ` P- . � i ��-S�ly �Proposed) L.�.1 ��`� .` ` � _�/� .�� t /"' , �� ... •Add New Equipmem Storage I � c Builtling�Proposed) `(� �'� � '.� • �� sya �q � �r •-"� � �i \ /:�� i_.-.� �, \Pa N4..r " DUTCHCREEKPICNICAREA � I � , , , •�. '� � •Remove Existing Shelter ' /1 � � ' `\`�� , y'�,�y�L_� (VroPosed) I I� `� � �• v , 2.��-+.?�=-'�i •Removc ResVonm-Vear-rounA �� ' �� , 1 F *�� ` ��} � i"� . . A - �1; (ProPased) i ,� �. � � A,i 1' . at f', '.;, �� i � � a HISTORICSTONEBRIDGES � � i �� i �� '�- /4 ' >p.p - �i �� i � � � i i- �.,,�� _jw-' .! jw •Nestore 7 Historic SMne Bridges , � � r '- - (ProPosed) � �� "'.� � i _ � � 4 � , 4 �` � i.-_'� ,i � LEGEND . � �j �tq � - � �: HORSE THIEF CAVE AREA ! r �. � `� � ";� �' - — - Park Boundary �,..;�`�y`��--,.:�, ,�2 - y' � �'9 L.=._. — '� C ----- Tralls(Exls6ng) �, "''�t+ �- r •New Resvoom-Year-mund "'1 i � � ��S' �E "Y:�} �' }7w. �-. ��µw.•r.. (Proposed) - i 1 ��' Roads S�- {�, w �._ #�' ��s�s.R . 1 �� ( Water � �.Ys T ��;.-. , ._ ROTARY LODGE �_1"'�' ,� � y �� '.�T' �-.�.�"�.�.�.�. ,4` y �YC .� �� ^G�. •ndtl Permanent Renta� D ti '- �� "ent Pad(Pmposetl) R'y � � '"�yji� ' •Adtl Slone Sea[mg and Fire prt 6601�. ��'na e �'�� '��«�� •�� ,. - (Proposetl) �� F' 'i`R�{�,y,�.._ ` ,.�+.' :" / I �, � i Oml. 1/9m1. '1. ...}FI_yt'r.. -!� , ��.. �A ,1u. -.�.l��'� �� Appendices 51 BELLEVUE STATE PARK: 7��, _� , \ i\t'.CREATION USE PLAN PARK SHOP . - � PICNIC AREA(A) •Replace Existing Shop�Proposed) \ -- � •7 Ovedook Shelter-Hlsroric(Eaisting) � � � o Renovate�Proposetl) ��—�—�� ' ��, f/ � �\ •Walkway[oOvedook-Paved�Proposetl� � \._. � �.� •, PICNIC AREA(B) / . � Resiroom-Yearvround(Existing) � '��'��, o Replace(Proposetl� ' � � , `_�' I �` � ' `-L`r-� 1 MISSISSIPPIRIVERACCESS n ; . 1 Boa�Ramp(Exis�ing) � �%� �� ' '\ . 1 Resimom-Seasonal(Existing) I .'� �� ,� �`_� o Replace Qn Process� � NELSON UNIT �" -•'� PARK RESIDENCE I r.J � I DAY-USELODGE � •1 Day-Use Lodge(Fxisting) � L. r. _._.J � PICNIC AREA(C) �'� i INTERPRETIVE AREA • 1 Brick Shelter(Existing) ' '� � •1 Bu�rerfly Garden(Existing) o Replace(Proposed) '� �, � • Nalure Cen�er/Park Office(Existing) • Replace Vear-mund Restmom with Seasonal I V� �- o Replace�Proposed) (Flush�Restmom (Pmposetl� L._.—�—� .1 InterpretiveTrail(Exlsting) . o Pave Tral(Proposed) � s S �e �Q 61„aP DYAS UNIT r � � 4 3 � �. ? % �.� S�. m, ' RIVERVIEW CAMPGROUND ��' .Renovale Shelter IExisting) --�' • 1 Reslroom-Year-round(Proposed) �`. `--�•� - •Full Hook-up Campsites(Proposed) r� � � - �\�, �.8��. O .Trail-Unpaved(Proposed) � � �� - _ , \� . o Remove dead end/cul-de-sac � � �. e'w� , roatl wlth unpaved trell I � �'� 4 ��r�� •7 Ovedook Railing(Proposed) , ��. � i,�'q�*� o �T"� i i/ _ , .. •:a, �,-. '�� '� � PICNIC AREA(D) I `�••� �1 {y�, y � � LEGEND •RenovaleShelterjExisting) L.—.—�—�1 1 � - ��,-�., -.y,•. -�—�- Park Boundary •� playground(Exlsting) i ` t ' - � o Replaw(PmposeA� ;� ,---� \ � t w "__' Trails(Existing) I ."".; �� • �l� ��,e d �.,� Roads I CAMPGROUND — �.—'�� 1 � sT�;�� - Water .31 Campsites-Eleclnc(Existing) L _ '�� . 4 \ � •15 Campsites�NorvElectric(Exisling) �` ,�!�'�• y, � o Reduce NomElectric Campsites(Praposetl) PARK RESIDENCE � �� _ ��. y?; "�� D � .15howerBuilding-Seasonal(Existing) ��`- i �,�� % o Replace Shower Buflding�Proposetl) `�.� •Atld 10 Full Hook-Up Campsiles(Proposetl) � __ iaca �� •1 Small Playgwund-Play Rock�Proposed) o :oo 52 Appendices _ , - MINES OF SPAIN ` ^ � . CATFISHCREEKCANOEACCE55 N STATE 1\l�.CREATION AREA. lI / •Canoe Access(ExisHn61 �� •Parking Lot-205paces(Evlstlng� 7��, •Restroom�Yearround�Pmposed) �ULIENDUBUQUEMONUMENT W E 1\t'.C�'ATION USE PLAN � •Mandicapped Accessible Fishing •Pirnic Area�Existine) Trai1�Vroposed) . -�(�� •Parking Lo�-205paces(Exis[ing� •OpenAirClassmom/PirnicShelter �Mulfi�lovnlOvrrinoks�Groposed) (Proposed) � i E.B.lYONS ADDITION qUARRY oVERLooK •Woadland Walk�Eximng) •nDA ovedook irail�Exisnng7 HORSE SHOE BLUFF •Shelter(Eeisting) •Wetland Complex(Exisnng) •Restmom-Seazonal(Exisnngl •W'�Itllife Observalion Blintl(Existing) , •Manh Walk(EHisring) � •Parking Lot�Exisnng) •Geologic In[erpretiveTrail(Vroposed) r� � -� �ReplareReshoom-Yearround I ( l � } (Praposed) /v L?`�i �_ - ' _ __�.\ 1 -i.sf`. . 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