4th Annual Conference: Embracing Our Rivers
Boone River Country - Webster City, Iowa
May 1 - 3, 2009

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Conference Highlights
Boone County watershed history and current area projects  •  Boone River features for recreationists, sportsmen and women  •  Economic influence  •  Policy perspectives  •  River stewardship and more!!

Keynote Speaker:  David Faldet, "Oneota Flow"
David is an Iowa author and has earned the distinguished recognition of Jones Professor of English at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.  David recently published "Oneota Flow" The Upper Iowa River and Its People" which is a reflection of the ways people depend on the river, the environment, and the resources of the region.  David will share excerpts from this recent work and his expereinces from his time exploring the Upper Iowa River.

Friday
Reception and social gathering (individual checks)
2nd St. Emporium in Webster City

Saturday
Annual Conference, Banquet, River Town of the Year Award & Live Auction ($35)
Webster City Middle School and Country Club

Sunday
Boone River Tour, Picnic & Demonstrations ($10)
Paddle, bike or walk the Boone River Trail to Briggs Woods Park
for a picnic and a range of outdoor river related demonstrations.

Important Links
Online Registration
Registration Form
Exhibit Form
River Town of the Year Award Application
Agenda
Lodging (coming soon)

Contact
Rosalyn Lehman, executive director
515.202.7720 or rlehman@iowarivers.org