Executive Director Hello River Lovers, This second Channel Chat will be all about low-head dams. They may look innocent, but in reality they are treacherous for people and negatively impact our waterways and aquatic life. In 2010, Iowa had 177 low-head dams in 57 of the state’s 99 counties. Low-head dams span the width of the river and are less than 20 feet high. They can be … Read more
Hello River Lovers, Welcome to the inaugural Channel Chats with Iowa Rivers Revival. Every month, we will post a newsletter highlighting what the organization has been working on, any important dates to be aware of, and do a feature focusing on one of our Iowa waterways. So throw on your life jacket and join us for an exciting and enjoyable float. Since becoming the Executive … Read more
Introducing our new Executive Director – Sara Carmichael. Iowa Rivers Revival announced Sara Carmichael has been named Executive Director of the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving Iowa’s rivers through advocacy and education. Carmichael, with degrees in environmental science and policy and global environmental health, was most recently the Water Fluoridation Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Public Health. In addition, Carmichael has worked for … Read more