The Iowa Great Lakes Water Safety Council, Inc is a not-for-profit public
service organization formed to promote boating and water safety
along with improved water quality on the Iowa Great Lakes. This
chain of lakes is located in Dickinson County of Northwest Iowa.
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The Iowa Great Lakes cover
12,700 acres with seventy miles of shoreline.
Five of the
lakes (East Okoboji- West Okoboji, Lower Gar - Upper
Gar, and Minnewashta) are connected so boats can
travel between the lakes. Boats must pass under
bridges to move between the lakes with clearance
that varies from five to nine feet depending on lake
water level.
The spillway between Big Spirit
Lake and East Okoboji does not permit the passage of
boats.
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WHAT'S NEW?
Spirit of America Water Safety Education - See
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Spirit of America - Water
Safety Education Program
Junior High students in Dickinson County will have the opportunity
for hands-on boating safety experience this June. After
completing the classroom Iowa Boater Education program seventh
graders can volunteer for the hands-on Spirit of America program to
learn about canoes, kayaks, outboard boats, sailboats, PWC’s, and
powerboats. There is no cost to the course.
Spirit of America participants will also gain experience with the
Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire Rescue Boat and the DNR Lake Patrol boats
headquartered at Gull Point.
To participate in the free Spirit of America program contact Brian
Forney at Camp Foster (712) 336-3272 or DNR Conservation Officer
Gary Owen (712) 260-1018.
Spirit of America Application Form
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