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Our Whitewater Story Cedar River Charles City, Iowa Charles City - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Our Whitewater Story Cedar River Charles City, Iowa Charles City - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Our Whitewater Story Cedar River Charles City, Iowa Charles City endured many floods through the years and after each one more homes/businesses were damaged land was given back to the City to maintain . 2006: Park and Rec wanted to do
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Charles City endured many floods through the years and after each
- ne more homes/businesses were
damaged … land was given back to the City to maintain.
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2006: Park and Rec wanted to do something big; to focus on one location/project. Flood mitigation gave 28 acres along the river.
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Capitalizing on the river’s natural features to help prevent future flooding, Charles City could turn the river from an obstacle into an ecological and social benefit.
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THE PLAN: Contacted architects. Choose a plan with small whitewater feature below dam. Met with boaters; researched demographics. Focused on making a destination point!
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2007: City Council approved
- verall park. Do whitewater first
as it’s the draw, then the park. 2008: June - 500 year flood put brakes on project.
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June 2008
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2009: Fall - dusted off and got busy fundraising. 2010: Fall - construction began.
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Working on dam
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December 2010
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2011: July - course passed inspection and opened to whitewater paddlers.
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Ribbon cutting at grand opening
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Grand opening
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Charles City’s park on the Cedar River is constructed for all types of river enthusiasts. The ¼ mile course is rated at Class II and III levels with three distinct features for paddlers
- f all levels.
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RIVER ENTHUSIASTS Kayakers SUPers Tubers Fishermen
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Kayaking
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Stand-Up Paddleboards
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Tubing
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PARK FEATURES New boat launch Ravine play area Stone amphitheatre Stormwater fountain Labyrinth
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Boat launch
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Ravine play area
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Amphitheatre
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Stormwater fountain area
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Labyrinth
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REVENUE/PARTNERS DNR Great Places Private Fundraising $0 tax dollars used other than Hotel/Motel
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OBSTACLES Fishermen Public Skeptics on draw for boaters
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HURDLES DNR approval Army Corp. of Engineers ecological study
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IMPACT: $746,000 established economic impact for our area. Hotels, campground, restaurants, convenience, grocery NEW BUSINESS
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NEW GROWTH (outside of plan): Permeable pavement, labyrinth, Eagle Scout projects, disc golf, Girl Scout fitness stations, memorial gazebo/garden, shower change room. P&R adds include 3 shelters, new trails as more access is needed, prairie planting area.
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EVENTS: Charles City Challenge Iowa Games
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June 6th-8th
ccwhitewater.com
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Iowa Games: June 21st
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EPA AWARD Smart Growth Achievement Plazas, Parks & Public Places Video Here
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