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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FACT SHEET

• Facility has been researched for more than four years.

• Architectural plan is result of extensive evaluation of CCCB mission, ecological education, growth and appeal of eco tourism.

• Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center (8,400 sq. ft.) will have nature and environmental exhibits that include –

  • A 5,000 to 10,000 gallon aquarium with local fish

  • Live reptiles and amphibians

  • Migratory birds

  • Freshwater mussels

  • Local river history area

  • Commercial shipping and industrial uses of river display

  • Wildlife mounts

* Environmental education classroom * Banquet facility* Blue Heron Eco-Cruises launch * Meeting space* Clinton County tourism information center * Camp store and café

• Location is result of Rock Creek’s assets: sloughs, backwaters, species diversity and feeding grounds, accessibility for water craft, and uniqueness of environment for meetings, reunion, and receptions. Additional advantage of this location: Clinton County Conservation Board already leases and manages the park.

• Facility will be elevated beyond height of 500-year flood projections.

• Signage to park, to eco tourism center, will be extensively revamped for higher visibility.

• Eco tourism center will be welcome addition to “quality of life” features in Clinton County to attract businesses, industry, and individuals to locate in this area.

• With growth and appeal of eco tourism, facility will help attract visitors to Clinton area and thus enhance economic growth.

• Facility estimated to cost $1.5 million. (Educational endowment fund and other desirable amenities not part of campaign.)

• Capital campaign for $1.5 million underway to solicit gifts and pledges from local industries, businesses, and individuals.

• Project will require larger gifts than most entities can consider making in a single year. Donors will be asked to consider pledging their gift over a three-year period.

• Large visible recognition for very significant investors is planned via naming opportunities in eco tourism center.

• Gifts and pledges are tax deductible. Gifts are remitted to Clinton County Conservation Foundation and designated for the eco tourism center project only.

•  Fundraising for this community asset is being done by many volunteers and follows almost four years of work. Honorary Chairpersons are Jim and Mary Woll. Campaign Leadership Team is headed by Norlan Hinke.

• No property tax increase nor referendum vote involved. However, some tax dollars may be used simply because the CCCB is funded through the Clinton County Board of Supervisors who administer tax dollars. Maintenance of the facility will be done by Conservation Board employees.

• The whole story –the case statement – is available to anyone from the campaign volunteers or the Clinton County Conservation Board. Contact a Leadership Team member or CCCB Executive Director, Walt Wickham, at 563-847-7202.

• DO WHAT IS BEST FOR OUR COMMUNITY – SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT ECO TOURISM PROJECT!