(Undated)--Residents, river users and communities across northwest Iowa are invited to help shape the future of the Little Sioux River through a new regional water trail planning effort covering more than 200 miles of the river.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources along with the conservation boards of Dickinson, Clay, O’Brien, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Ida and Woodbury counties are working together to develop the Little Sioux River Water Trail Plan, an actionable roadmap for improving recreation, public access, safety and habitat while strengthening connections between the river and the communities along its banks.

As part of the planning process, the public is invited to complete a 10-minute community survey about how they use and experience the Little Sioux River.

Respondents are asked what may limit their use and what they think should be improved and prioritized in the future.

Residents may find the survey at: shorturl.at/EUq26.