For those of you in Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story or Warren
County--

I hope you can attend to have our voices heard at this REAP meeting.  If you
have questions about it, contact me at [log in to unmask]  See you there!
Thanks,
Jane Clark

Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP)

Meeting at Des Moines Ikes Thursday, March 11

FUTURE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Outdoor and historical interests will have the chance to shape the future of
Iowa's premiere outdoor recreation and conservation funding program - REAP -
at a 'must-attend event' here Thursday March 11, according to the Iowa DNR.

The Des Moines REAP Assembly is from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Izaak Walton
League clubhouse, 4343 Valley Drive. Participants will develop lists of
natural resource investments needed in their communities to enhance their
quality of life and improve their economic condition and make
recommendations on REAP policy, programs and funding.

"Any resident of Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Marion, Polk, Story or Warren county
who has even the slightest interest in natural resources and outdoor
recreation should consider this a must-attend meeting," said Jeff Vonk, DNR
director. "You will find it highly interesting and well worth your time as
you participate to make REAP better and stronger for your part of the
state."

"REAP's investment in this part of Iowa has been responsible for continually
improving a large part of the area's quality of life through recreation,
diverse landscapes and environmental health," said Vonk.  "This investment
is also yielding high economic returns," he said.

"It makes sense that we consider both the quality of life and economic
return when we make decisions on natural resource developments," Vonk said.
He noted that a recent Iowa State University study called for improvements
in outdoor recreation facilities as one of the best means to grow the local
economy in rural areas under stress.

The REAP assembly also includes election of five local delegates to attend
the REAP Congress in Des Moines in July.

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