The Iowa DNR plans to roll out the non-resident user fee pilot program for Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks in mid-August. Senate File 306, passed by the Iowa Legislature this year, established the pilot program.

DNR staff will use the month of July to finalize details and order all necessary equipment and signage to meet the mid-August deadline. More information will be announced to the public in late July or early August and will be posted publicly at the parks, available online and sent out in a news release.