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Subject: REAP Assemblies need your voice!

 


18 meetings to discuss all aspects of the REAP Program 

 





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October 17, 2017


REAP assemblies continue in 11 communities


Iowa's Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies began October
4th and attendance has been lower than previous years. The goal for the
remaining 11 Assemblies is to give all Iowans an opportunity to discuss
their visions for Iowa's outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement,
historical resources and land management and more. 


About the Assemblies


REAP assemblies are locally led meetings where issues can be brought forth
and voted upon. Iowans can discuss the program, recommend changes and share
the impacts in their area. Delegates may also be selected from the local
meeting to attend the REAP congress in January at the State Capitol in Des
Moines.

Each assembly represents a region of counties and participants are required
to attend the region for the county in which they reside. Meetings are held
at 6:30 pm and last approximately 90 minutes.  A
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REAP assembly locations is available online.


REAP Benefits


"These meetings are a great opportunity for us to meet with Iowans
one-on-one and hear their ideas for their parks, trails, museums and other
amenities," said Chuck Gipp, director of the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR). "Participation from community members is essential for all
of us to work together to enhance our recreational opportunities in our
state."

Each year, REAP provides funding for local projects through a grant process,
the requests for city and county grants typically exceed the amount
available by two or three times. Since the program debuted in 1989, more
than $330 million has been awarded to more than 15,000 projects.

 "REAP benefits every single county every year in one way or another, either
through improved water quality, by preserving our historical assets or
providing outdoor recreation," said Tammie Krausman, coordinator for REAP
with the Iowa DNR. "It has and will continue to have a significant impact on
the quality of life for all Iowans."

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REAP Assemblies Map


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REAP Assembly page or click on the map below.

 

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