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The drought has led to low stream flows in Iowa. As a result, water recreation has been limited in many parts of the state.
Lots of Iowa’s rivers are so low that paddlers find their vessels stuck on shoals far more often than most years. Additionally, some companies that rent out tubes, canoes and kayaks have had to curtail their business due to the low stream flows.
Barges in the lower Mississippi River have not suffered too much from the low stream flows, but they have had to lighten their loads to lower the risk of hitting shoals.
Read more from The Gazette here.
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About Michael Gallagher
I am originally from outside of Chicago, but I have spent the last five years in Iowa pursuing my education. From 2006-2010 I attended Grinnell College, where I received a B.A. in English. Currently, I am a graduate student in the University of Iowa's journalism department.
In addition to my work for CGRER, I write for the non-profit investigative reporting organization Iowa Watch. Previously, I worked as a freelance writer, primarily contributing to Hoopla (The Gazette's arts and culture publication), and I assistant coached the Grinnell College cross country and track teams for a year.
My interests include writing, running, watching the Chicago Bulls, and . . . environmental news!
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