Iowa DNR status update

[Jay Hannah]

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From: "Downing, David [DNR]" <David....@dnr.iowa.gov>
Date: June 30, 2015 at 3:44:05 PM CDT

Stan and Justin:

 

Please post the following update on the status of the River Valley OHV Park on your websites.

 

The IDNR in now working on the bid documents for a timber sale for the River Valley OHV Park in Council Bluffs. On June 25, 2015, the IDNR Forester completed the tree inventory for the Park, which identifies trees by species, number, size, and estimated board feet for harvest. The aforementioned process has been delayed by recent storms and rain in the area.

 

The timber sale is complicated by the fact that the tree harvest will involve logging a flood plain area, and then removing the logs without harming the levy, bike trail, or adjacent bridge. The trees may end up being shipped out by trucks or barges. 

 

The next steps include:

·        Setting the date for a bidders meeting at the Park

·        Conducting a bidders meeting

·        Holding a bid letting on the timer sale

·        Award a contract

·        Logging of the Park (estimated 30 day harvest under proper conditions following set-up)

·        Mitigate invasive species (chemical applications)

·        Open area for riding following a clean-up and inspection of the Park

·        Ongoing reforestation of the area with cooperation from the River Valley Trail Riders OHV Club

·        Install guardrail along levy and north boundary of the park

 

Rumors of the Park being permanently closed to OHV riding are false. The Park will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. The IDNR and the River Valley Trail Riders are committed to not only reopening the Park, but improve the riding experience for the public. 

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David Downing Executive Officer,OHV Programs Manager
Iowa Department of Natural Resources P 515.238.3564 | F 515.725.8201 David....@dnr.iowa.gov 502 East 9th Street | Des Moines, IA 50319
WWW.IOWADNR.GOV
Leading Iowans in Caring for Our Natural Resources.

[Murray, Dennis]

Jay, Thanks so much for the update and I look forward to helping with the riding area as soon as the logging gets done.

                                             Thanks again,

                                             Denny Murray

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[Jay Hannah]

On Jul 1, 2015, at 9:53 AM, Murray, Dennis <dir...@abbnebraska.com> wrote:
> Jay, Thanks so much for the update and I look forward to helping with the riding area as soon as the logging gets done.

Thanks Dennis. We're all looking forward to getting back to normal so we can all help keep the park maintained and open for everybody. :)

Jay Hannah, Secretary
http://rvtr.org

[Doug Bauch]

I second that!! Eager to get it back in shape.