Exit this survey Community Survey - EB Lyons Interpretive Area Addition Question Title The 52-acre addition is adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center presents opportunities, challenges and limitations. Some ideas being considered are the expansion of interpretive opportunities that would be universally accessible and close to the Center; the ability to experience dramatic scenery; develop an area for youth group camping and provide additional parking to the Interpretive Center that is badly needed. The steep topography adds to the scenic beauty, but limits options. For example, like EB Lyons Interpretive Center, this addition can’t be connected by road to the Mines of Spain. Protection of the archeological, historic and natural resources may also limit what might be done with the land. A multi-disciplinary planning task force with representatives from the Friends of the Mines of Spain, the City of Dubuque, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, and the DNR forestry, wildlife, ecological, and park divisions has developed the draft plan above, with possible options for future development and management of the 52-acre addition. Please review and provide your input, comments and suggestions. Question Title * 1. Check all of the considerations below that you think are important and should be included in this planning effort for the recent addition to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area: Preserve the scenic qualities of the area including the Highway 52 scenic byway and the entrance to E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center (which is designated as a Great River Road Interpretive Center). Expand/enhance interpretive program opportunities adjacent to E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Establish strong connections between the addition and the Interpretive Center AreaDevelop additional trails – provide a paved accessible interpretive trail through this area and connect the Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain trails with the addition.Restore prairie to provide interpretive program opportunities that are close to the Interpretive Center for both self guided and naturalist lead programs.Create a gathering space for an outdoor classroom and scenic lookoutProvide appropriate recreation opportunities compatible with the natural and cultural resources Expand opportunities for youth-based activities, such as a youth group camping area Provide a buffer from surrounding development. Expand parking close to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Eliminate row cropping to stabilize steep slopes and improve the water quality of Catfish Creek and Granger Creek. Natural resource management –prairie and/or forest re-establishment Diversify vegetative “edge” to enhance wildlife habitat and increase wildlife watching opportunities. Incorporate sustainable practices Other important considerations not mentioned above (please specify) Next