Notice: Watercraft will not be provided - attendees must bring their own watercraft to the start access.

Waterbottles and binoculars are also highly recommended!

Kindlespire County Park to Sioux Rapids City Park ~ 10 miles

Experience ten miles of the Little Sioux River as it winds its way along the stretch of the Water Trail between Kindlespire County Park and Sioux Rapids. The river meanders through a mix of woodland and open countryside, and offers great perspectives into the regions geologic past. Paddlers will need to navigate around some deadfalls and along riffles, and should have some paddling experience.

Meet at the Kindlespire County Park Access at 9:00AM to introduce yourself, sign waivers and drop gear before driving down to the Sioux Rapids County Park and parking. A shuttle will be provided to attendees back to the start access to begin the float.

Pete is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management (NREM) at Iowa State University, where he leads the Applied Geomorphology Laboratory. He received a B.A. in Geology from Carleton College, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geology from Iowa State. During his graduate and postdoctoral years, his research focus was glaciology and glacial sediment transport in ancient and modern glaciers around the northern hemisphere. Since joining NREM in 2013, most of Pete’s research has focused on the science and management of rivers and floodplains. He is particularly interested in issues of erosion and sediment transport in river corridors and how sediment affects aquatic ecosystems and water resources. He is currently engaged in several projects aimed at improving the practice and value of river restoration in Iowa. In addition to his research, Pete teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Conservation and Ecology, Environmental Science, and Geology. Pete lives in Ames with his wife Lisa and their two teenage boys.

Dr. Pete Moore