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The OPA | Okoboji Protective Association
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OVER ONE CENTURY OF ACTIVE PRESERVATION OF WEST OKOBOJI LAKE, THE IOWA GREAT LAKES WATERSHED, AND SURROUNDING WATERS. For over 100 years, the OPA has been dedicated to preserving and enhancing the ecological health of West Okoboji Lake and the entire Great Lakes watershed. Since its founding in 1905, the OPA has built a record of success in a variety of ways:. We initiated the first watershed study of the lakes in 1960s. We are a founding member of the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance (CWA). We&rsqu...
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Join Us | Okoboji Protective Association
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Regular membership in the OPA is only. This entitles you to receive all OPA mailings, attend the annual meeting, join in Conservation Conversations, and network with other environmentally aware Lakes area residents like yourself. If you’re a summer resident, a membership also helps you make your voice heard year round. Other membership levels include:. Membership fees help fund OPA projects aimed at improving the environment of West Okoboji. For information on becoming a partner. This group meets the thi...
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FAQ | Okoboji Protective Association
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VOLUNTEERS AND AGENCIES IN THE LAKES AREA HELP MONITOR LAKE HEALTH. WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING FOR? Common questions with important answers. What is an invasive species? An invasive species is a plant, animal or other organism that causes. Environmental, economic and/or human harm. When introduced by humans into a new ecosystem from its native or original ecosystem. Why is the OPA concerned about invasive species? How do species become introduced from their native into new habitats? Only about 1 percent of al...
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HELP THE OPA ENSURE CLEAN WATER IN THE IOWA GREAT LAKES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. Preserving and protecting the wetlands in the Iowa Great Lakes watersheds. Participating in the control of lake developments to prevent environmental threats. Promoting sustainable urban and agricultural development that won’t upset the delicate ecological balance of the lakes and watershed. Informing the community of any concerns and actions that must be taken to act on those ecological concerns.
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Water Quality | Okoboji Protective Association
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UNDERSTANDING THE ECOLOGY OF THE LAKES ALLOWS US TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE IT. TOGETHER. What is water quality? From a regulatory standpoint, water quality is the measure of the condition of water relative to its designated use under state and federal law. What is meant by ‘designated use’? How is the protection of these designated uses enforced? How is lake health determined? The longest running lake monitoring program in Iowa. The Iowa DNR also runs a statewide lake monitoring system. Excess nutrients and...
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Stewardship | Okoboji Protective Association
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PEOPLE LIKE YOU CAN MAKE SMALL CHANGES THAT MAKE A LARGE IMPACT ON THE LAKES. LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO. THE STRENGTH OF THE OPA LIES WITH YOU. GET INVOLVED AND STAY AWARE OF THE ISSUES AS THEY ARISE FOR THE LAKES. The OPA is always looking for volunteers, funding, and other help. Help us directly. Get educated on the matters at the heart of the Lakes. Or call 712-336-3782, Ext.3. Keep fertilizer off pavements, where it can be washed into the storm sewer. Don’t bag your lawn clippings. Research sho...Leave y...