FEATURED ACTIVITIES IN 2011
Platte River Water Trails Guide
The LPRCA has recently been working with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) and the National Forest Service to create a water trails guide for the lower Platte River. The Platte River is going to be used as an example to promote and provide a basis for future non-motorized water trails throughout the state. When completed, the water-trail maps will provide users with good access points, points of interest along the way, as well as offer multiple river-mile options for voyage durations.
The purpose of the Platte River Water Trail (PRWT) program is to encourage people to get out in nature, and educate conservation practices and preservation of the Platte River. Repeatedly full registration for the annual LPRCA kayak tours has shown there is increasing local interest in water activities. Therefore, showing the need for a public water trails guide. See our Programs page for more information regarding the water trails guide, as well as a link to the NGPC GIS trail viewer.
Lower Platte River Water Quality Open
On September 1st, the LPRCA held its 14th Annual Water Quality Open golf tournament. This annual outdoor recreational activity offers educational opportunities by providing displays, demonstrations and environmental trivia throughout the course to raise awareness of conservation needs along the Lower Platte River Corridor. On September 1st, over 144 players ranging from the general public to legislators to natural resources managers, participated in the event. A summary and photos from the event can found on the Events page, as well as information regarding the 2012 Water Quality Open.
Lower Platte River Kayak Tour
On July 19th, roughly 30 adventurists joined the LPRCA for a kayak tour of the scenic Lower Platte River. This half-day event was a great success in 2010, and this year registration filled within 90 minutes! We were thrilled at the increase of interest at this year's event! See the Events page for more details, including a photo gallery, of the 2011Lower Platte River Kayak Tour.
Installation of LPRCA Information Kiosks
The LPRCA is finally in the process of installing ten informative signs throughout the Lower Platte River Corridor! In April, exact sites were located, and we currently have nine of the ten kiosks in place. We are very excited to display the kiosks so visitors can learn what the lower Platte River has to offer, and the importance of protecting this unique environment. Look for the LPRCA signs in local state parks, wildlife management areas, and at other key Platte River-viewing attractions.
Click here to view a map of the ten kiosk locations.
Left: Kiosk located on the Lied Platte River Bridge. Right: Kiosk near the tower at Mahoney State Park.