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The Mines of Spain Recreation Area

• E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center
• The Friends of the Mines of Spain

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Established-1997
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Friends of the Mines of SpainBoard of Directors

• Douglas G. Olk, M.D., President
• Charles L. Winterwood, M.D.,
• Vice-President
• Nancy Wright, Secretary
• Laurie Bartolotta, Treasurer
• Laura Carstens, Director
• Ann Ernst, Ph.D, Director
• Dan Ernst, Director
• Tom Flynn, Director
• Mike Gibson, Director
• Teri Goodmann, Director

• Howard Higley, Director
• Joan Higley, Director
• Rich Henderson, Director
• Kevin Mihm, Director
• John Nemmers, Director
• Rudy Pruszko, Director
• Kristin Woodward, Director
• Wayne Buchholtz, Park Ranger
• Craig Oberbroeckling,
• Park Technician

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The Mines of Spain Recreation Area37 Acres-City
of Dubuque 1350 Acres-State of Iowa (DNR)

• E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center
• Owned by City of Dubuque
• Operated /Managed-State of Iowa (DNR)
• The Friends of the Mines of Spain
• 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization
• Supports and Promotes-All Volunteer

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• 1387 Acres
• 14.5 Miles of Hiking Trails
• 5 Miles of Cross Country Ski Trails

• 4 Interpretive Trails
• 3 Miles of Mississippi River Shoreline
• 18 Acre Wetland - Catfish and Granger Creek

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Mines of Spain Features

• gt 468 Plant Species
• gt 37 Animal Species
• gt 213 Bird Species Using The Area
• gt 320 Acres of Tall Grass Prairie
• gt959 Acres of Forested Area

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Mines of Spain Features

• 252 Archeological Sites
• Woodland and Archaic Native Americans
• Mesquakie Indian Settlement
• Lead Mining Hundreds of Pits, Smelters and
  Shafts
• Early American Village of Catfish and Poverty
  Patch
• Fourteen Early American Farm Sites
• Indian Mounds and Rock Shelters

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Park Hours(No Admission Fee)

• The Mines of Spain Recreation Area
• Open Year-Round,
• Park Hours - 4 a.m. to 1030 p.m.

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Designations

• -Julien Dubuques Mines
• National Historic Landmark
• -Catfish Creek State Preserve 600 acres
• -Watchable Wildlife Area in Iowa
• -National Wildlife Federation-Urban Sanctuary
• -Mines of Spain Archeological Property Group
• -National Important Birding Area
• -Silos and Smokestack National Heritage Area
• -National Scenic Byway Interpretive Center

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E. B. Lyons Interpretive Center
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E. B. Lyons Interpretive CenterBeginnings

• 1975-Edwin B. Lyons Trust
• funds construction of the Center
• and the purchase of 30 acres of
  land
• 1976-The Center officially opens
• 1980- 1350 Acres of Additional Land
• purchased by State of Iowa
• (The Mines of Spain Recreation Area)

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• E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center
• Owned by City of Dubuque
• Operated /Managed-State of Iowa (DNR)

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E.B Lyons Interpretive Center Open to Public(No
Admission Fee)

• October-April (Winter)
• Monday-Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Feb.-Mar. (Sunday Programs)
• April-October (Summer)
• Monday Friday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Saturday-Sunday (8 a.m.-1200 noon)

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Formal Programs

• Winter Sunday Programs
• Summer Programs
• Fall Seminars
• School Groups
• Community Groups
• Appreciation Dinner

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Formal Programs Offered

• Cross Country Skiing. Pond Sampling.Snow
  Shoeing.Bird Banding.Mines of Spain
  History.Buckskinning.Mountain Climbing.Caves
  and Mining.Bird Watching.Back
  Packing.Rendezvous.Life Before 1800s.Tug
  Boats and Barges.Reptiles.Building
  Birdhouses.Lead Mining.Paper Making.Owls.Missi
  ssippi River AnimalsCompasses, Maps and
  Magnets.Primitive Technologies.Savanna Army
  Depot Reading.People and Land Ethics.Ecology
  Scavenger Hunt.Mississippi River and Its
  Uses.History of the Mines of Spain.Woodland
  Art.Canoeing.Tall Grass Prairies.Water
  Safety.Introduction to Microscopes.Snakes.Wisdo
  m of a Flower.Understanding Stone Tools.Caves
  and Caving Safety.Making a Wooden Nature
  Box.Wildlife Reintroduction
• Upland/Lowland Forest and Prairie
  Ecology.Archeology of the Mines of Spain.Lead
  MiningFall Fungi.A Picnic with Ants...

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Partnerships

• Boy and Girl Scouts
• Boys and Girls Club
• Clarke College
• University of Dubuque
• Loras College
• Dubuque Audubon Society
• Dubuque Community Schools
• Ducks Unlimited

• Iowa Department of Natural Resources
• National Mississippi River Museum Aquarium
• The White Pine Group of the Sierra Club
• Trees for Dubuque
• Whitetails Unlimited
• Mississippi Trails Hiking Club

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Groups That Have Visited the Center

• Jefferson Junior High.. St. Joseph Key West
  Elementary . Dubuque YMCA /YWCA.Wartburg
  Seminary....Loras College
• .University of Dubuque.Hempstead High School.
• Dubuque Audubon Society.Big Brother/Big
  Sister.Hillcrest
• Family Services.Isaac Walton League.Cub Scout
  Pack 55
• Rotary Club of Dubuque.Audubon Elementary
  School.
• ..Lincoln Elementary School.Dubuque Home
  Schoolers.
• Cub Scout Pack 12.Bryant Elementary
  School.Marshall
• Elementary School.Noahs Ark Preschool.Marion
  Home
• Schoolers.Kennedy Elementary School.Cub Scout
  Pack 25..
• ..West Delaware School.Table Mound Elementary
  School.
• Western Dubuque High School.Mercy Child
  Development
• Preschool.Prescott Elementary School.C.R. Home
  Schoolers
• .Audubon Elementary School.St. Columbkille
  Elementary..

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• 2004
• 218 Formal programs
• 8064 Attendees

• 2005
• 202 Formal programs
• 8249 Attendees

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Current Limitations of E.B. Lyons Interpretive
Center

• Groups limited to 30 or less
• Only one group at a time
• Groups are turned away
• Popular Programs are limited
• Exhibits compete for space
• Exhibit format is limited
• Limited open / flexible space

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....In order to continue to serve the public at
current and projected levels

• need to construct
  additional Space.

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Current
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Floor Plan for Addition
New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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New Addition
New Addition
Current Square Footage 6000 New
Addition Square Footage 6300
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Future Plans for theMines of Spain Recreation
Area

• Trail Development
• Trail and River Access to/from
• National Mississippi River
• Museum and Aquarium
• Shelters
• Restrooms
• Viewing Tower
• Camping Area
• Land Acquisitions

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Greater Dubuque Plans

• Integrated Walking/Biking/Hiking Trail System
• Create an integrated trail system
  throughout the Dubuque and Asbury Communities to
  encourage recreation and wellness. Connect all of
  the trail systems to the Port of Dubuque
  Riverwalk, Heritage Trail, E.B. Lyons
  Interpretive Center and the Mines of Spain.
  Develop safe, paved trails, with a corresponding
  web site and maps, plus restrooms, benches and
  bike racks.

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Budget for Center Addition

• Upper Level
• Multi-Functional Room.
• Office Area..
• Kitchenette/Food Preparation..
• Atrium and Lobby.
• Exhibits/Storage.
• Restrooms
• Lower Level
• Nature Lab and Exhibits
• Additional/Non-designated.
• Subtotal
• Interim Financing..
• Fund Raising.
• Total Project Cost
• (Less Commitment from State of Iowa)
• (see next slide)
• CAMPAIGN GOAL

• 478,107.00
• 43,158.00
• 45,406.00
• 70,581.00
• 66,929.00
• 9,441.00
• 528,233.00
• 185,444.00
• 1,427,299
• 20,000
• 50,000
• 1,497,299
• (340,000)
• 1,157,299

Updated as of February 2006
Figures based upon proposed square footage for
each area. Cost Estimates include
Materials/Labor/Design/ General
Contractor Services and 10 Contingency.
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State of Iowa-28E Agreement

• General Contractor
• Upgrade/New Well
• Septic Improvement
• TOTAL
• All Management and
• Utility Expenses
• In addition
• Parking Upgrade

• ............(20)280,000
• ...15,000-25,000
• ...30,000-50,000
• .....325,000-355,000
• .as with current facility
• ..50,000-75,000
• (not included in formal budget)

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Scale of Giving

• to Secure 1.2 million

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• Total
• 250,000
• 250,000
• 175,000
• 175,000
• 850,000
• 130,000
• 107,000
• 82,500
• 319,000
• 30,500
• 1,200,000

Range 250,000 100,000-150,000 50,000-75,000 25,0
00 Gifts of 25,000 or More 10,000-15,000 5,000-7
,500 1,000-3,000 Gifts of 1,000-15,000 Many
Gifts up to 1000 TOTAL GIFTS..
of Gifts 1 2 3 7 13 12 18 55 85
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Commemorative Opportunities

• Upper Level
• Multi-Functional Room..........
  250,000
• Library/Reference 50,000
• Atrium . 30,000
• Kitchenette 20,000
• Stage.. 20,000
• Office Area 20,000
• New Displays (each of four).
  5,000
• Lower Level
• Classroom. 100,000
• ChildrensArea/Live Animal Displays
  25,000
• Archive Room. 10,000
• Outside
• Gazebo (in Courtyard) 15,000
• Courtyard. 10,000

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Formal Letters of Support

• Boy and Girl Scouts
• Boys and Girls Club
• City of Dubuque
• Clarke College
• University of Dubuque
• Loras College
• Dubuque Audubon Society
• Dubuque Community Schools
• Ducks Unlimited

• Iowa Department of Natural Resources
• National Mississippi River Museum Aquarium
• The White Pine Group of the Sierra Club
• Trees for Dubuque
• Whitetails Unlimited
• Mississippi Trails
• Hiking Club

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The Friends of the Mines of Spain 501(c) 3
Non-Profit Organization

• Iowa DNR-General Contractor to Build
• City of Dubuque-own facility
• Iowa DNR-will manage new facility
• AND THEN

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ALL WILL ENJOY !
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Next Step for Feasibility Study
Process
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Contact Information

• Friends of the Mines of Spain
• 8991 Bellevue Heights
• Dubuque, IA
• 52003
• 563.556.0620
• www.minesofspain.org

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