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Staff reports lower camping numbers, insect complaints and water fixes at county parks
Summary
Staff told the board that camping registrations are down, there have been complaints about insects at Walnut Grove and Sherman Park, and staff installed a new pressure tank at Walnut Grove after water issues; Iowa DNR met with staff to advise on sampling.
Staff told the Clinton County Conservation Board on July 21 that camping registrations are down and that Walnut Grove and Sherman Park have seen heavy insect complaints and, in some cases, lower occupancy related to weather over the July 4 weekend. Online reservations remain steady, and staff said they are preparing the department’s fair booth.
At Walnut Grove staff reported water problems and said they added an additional pressure tank. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources met with staff at Walnut Grove and provided recommendations for obtaining accurate water samples. Natural Resources staff (identified as Darin and Al) also conducted a tour program at the Lost Nation public hunting area, and staff reported that three externs (Eric, Emma and Evan) will depart in August, reducing seasonal staffing levels.
Board members recorded these operational updates and will continue oversight as staffing and water sampling needs evolve.
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