Paddling is a great way to get away from it all and unplug. It’s also a great way to interact and socialize with friends.
When you’re not out on the rivers, plug in! And “Like” our new Facebook page www.facebook.com/cedarvalleywatertrails. The page will feature highlights from the Master Plan, updates on new development along the rivers, and snazzy graphics showing the planned improvements at each river access. Click, react, comment, and share. Stay tuned for more!
It’s official. The website cedarvalleywatertrails.com is now live! Please click around the new site for more information about the Cedar River and Black Hawk Creek water trails. Two public meetings will be held this summer to help shape the Black Hawk County Water Trails Master Plan. They will be held July 31 in Cedar Falls and August 2 in Waterloo, which is the week leading up to Iowa Irish Fest.
Please familiarize yourself with the informational handouts available on this website. The handouts address common questions related to paddling rules and the rivers in general. Printed copies will be available at the public meetings. Hope to see you there!
A local planning effort is underway to improve recreational activities, particularly kayaking and canoeing, along the Cedar River and Black Hawk Creek in Black Hawk County. This is a joint effort between several public agencies and community stakeholders:
This effort includes development of a Water Trails Master Plan for the county. The Master Plan will describe planned improvements to river accesses, particularly improvements related to river launch design, parking, water quality, wildlife habitat, and quality of life. The Black Hawk County plan will also include unique opportunities for bicyclists interested in pedal-paddle excursions using the area’s extensive paved trails network.
More information on the statewide Water Trails program is on the Iowa DNR website.
Cedar Valley Water Trails 