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Steamboat Trace Trail Partially Open
Last month heavy rains that spread the swollen Missouri River onto
the Steamboat Trace trail caused the Nemaha Natural Resources
District to close the entire trail. Since then the river has receded
from most of the trail, and NRD crews have been working to assess
damages. Currently the segment from Peru north to near Nebraska City
has been cleared and reopened. However, the south portion from Peru
to Brownville remains closed since flooding on this section was more
widespread. It is hoped that the entire trail can be repaired and
reopened within the next few weeks. However, visitors are reminded
that the trail surface, even where reopened, will likely be rough in
spots until more intense repairs can be completed.
Signs have been posted at the main trail access points, and updates
will be made available on the NRD’s website: www.nemahanrd.org.
Everyone’s cooperation during the continued closure of the south
half of the trail will be appreciated. For more information, contact
the NRD in Tecumseh at (402) 335-3325. |
Iron Horse Trail Lake Closed for
Renovations
Tecumseh – Iron Horse Trail Lake near DuBois in Pawnee County will
be closed effective Monday, August 24, 2009. In May the NRD began
lowering the water level in the lake at this public recreation area
to prepare for upcoming renovations which include removal of
sediment from the lake’s pool. Now that the lake is essentially
drained, recreation activity has nearly come to a halt.
Tree clearing will begin next month, and bids will be sought in
October to begin removal of about 200,000 cubic yards of sediment.
Construction of in-lake fishing enhancements and other improvements
will take place over the next year or so, and the park is expected
to remain closed at least that long.
After August 24th entering the park without permission would be
considered trespassing. The Nemaha Natural Resources District will
appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation throughout the next
year while improvements are made at the park. If you have questions
about the park closure or lake improvements, contact the Nemaha NRD
at (402) 335-3325.
View of the drained lakebed at Iron Horse Trail Lake; beach is in
the foreground with the dam face in the background. Photo taken
August 5, 2009. |
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