Iowa DNR says New Albin boat access is still closed

The Iowa DNR says even though water levels on the Mississippi River in Northeast Iowa have finally lowered, allowing many boat ramp accesses to open, the Army Road access in Allamakee County at New Albin is still closed. 

Wildlife biologist Terry Haindfield says excessive flood debris, erosion of road rock, and stumps that have pushed up from under the road are making using the access hazardous at this time. 

DNR personnel are quickly improving the access and hope to have it open by this coming weekend, but there are no guarantees.  The public may call Wildlife Biologist Terry Haindfield at (563) 380-3422 if they need an update on the conditions.