Quasqueton, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is on a mission to remove or modify almost every low-head dam in the state. Still, it could be a while before that task is complete.

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And wearing that big, heavy equipment can be very cumbersome and quite taxing on a person.” said Jason Walker, Supervisor of the Iowa DNR’s Fire Program. That’s where the DNR is looking to help.

The DNR hopes all low-head dams can be removed or transformed like the one in Quasqueton. “That’s a career goal for me,” Hoogeveen said. “And for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.