Posts in: Canoe

  • A heron walking near the edge of the river

    May 26, 2023

    Water is — and always has been — a source of vitality. In Iowa, our local rivers, streams, and creeks provide the water that eventually flows from the tap in our homes. Like any other natural resource, water deserves to be protected and stewarded, and it’s up to us to work together to keep this [...]

  • A large bundle of wire that had been pulled from the river and they're transporting in a canoe

    April 22, 2022

    Over the last few years, I have had the honor of participating as staff for Iowa Project AWARE. I sift through all of the trash that volunteers find in the river — glass, plastic, metal, tires and the odd assortment of unusual items. I also have the pleasure of chatting with volunteers at the end [...]