Information and
research available
at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory

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This document is a bibliography of some of the research found in the Gazetteer at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. It includes professional research papers, masters thesis, class projects and inventories and miscellaneous publications such as pamphlets and anecdotal information.

There are several current and historical maps and aerial photos stored in the library of Lakeside Lab. Most of the historical maps are from the 1930's and could be helpful in restoration projects.

Records of bird bandings done in conjunction with the Lakeside Lab can be found in the Gazetteer.

An extensive file system is kept on all of the research conducted in Dickinson County (and surrounding areas) through the LL. Most of this research is conducted on public lands. Sites include those linked below.

More extensive information can be found on Cayler Prairie, West and East Lake Okoboji, Silver Lake Fen, Freda Haffner Kettlehole, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory grounds and the Okoboji region in general.

The contents of the Gazetteer can be viewed by contacting the Lakeside Laboratory resident managers Mark and Judy Wehrspann at (712) 337-3669.

80 years of Research at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, a Bibliography
Journal of Iowa Academy of Science 97(4): 190-199
A bibliography, done in 1997, of research conducted at the Lakeside Laboratory and stored in the Gazetteer there.

Okoboji Region
1. American Egret and Herons at Lake Okoboji
Iowa Bird Life Vol. 4(3) 1934
Narrative paragraph describing the Little Blue Herons seen by two birdwatchers on West Okoboji.

2. Nesting of raptors uncommon in Iowa: Summary and New Records
by Dean M. Roosa and Jon Stravers
Journal of Iowa Academy of Science 96(2): 41-49, 1989
The nesting of several raptor species throughout Iowa. Species found to nest in Dickinson County are Burrowing Owl (two nests) with general locations given and map.

3. Summer Birds of the Okoboji Region 1938-1942
by Robert L. King
A list of bird species that were observed in the Okoboji region during the summer months. Were observed by instructor in charge of ILL course and students of the course. There were 119 species observed during the five years. Each species includes how many summers it was observed, how often a nest was observed and how often juveniles were observed in the nest. There are also 19 species included in the list from a previous list by Stephens and these species are so marked.

4. Summer Birds of the Lake Okoboji Region of Iowa
by T.C. Stephens
University of Iowa Studies February 1, 1938; Vol. 17 No. 7
116 bird species on the summer list. Also briefly discusses the habitat needs, some migration habits and "breeding ground" condition needs for the bird species. [could be the list that Robert King refers to when adding the 19 species] (see above)

5. The Leeches of the Okoboji Region
by Carol Kenneth Mathers
Iowa Academy of Science Vol 55: 1948
A list of 20 species of leeches found in the Okoboji region during the summers of 1946 and 1947. Family and genus name, field identification (how to identify in the field), distinguishing features, coloration, eyes, size and shape, feeding habits, reproduction, habitat and frequency of sighting are listed for all species.

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Okoboji Region geology
1. Iowa Geological Survey 1899 of Osceola and Dickinson counties
by T.H. Macbride
Describes topography of the county highlighting some areas of special interest. Spirit, Okoboji, East Okoboji, Gar-lakes, Center and the smaller lakes are all described physically and in their formation. Drainage formation and drainage of rivers and streams and the lakes are described. The different geological formations are described and where they can be found.

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Dickinson County
1. Dickinson County Flora
by Martin L. Grant
Iowa Academy of Science Vol. 57, 1950
A preliminary checklist of the Vascular Plants of Dickinson County, Iowa. Based largely on the Herbarium of the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. An annotated list of species in the Lakeside Lab. Herbarium. The herbarium consists of app. 1500 sheets of plants.

2. Environmental Assessment and Preliminary Section 4(f) Statement
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Iowa DOT
Improvement of US 71 in Dickinson County.
Description of proposed action, need for the project, proposed alternatives and project impacts/ proposed mitigation.

3. Black Rail in Dickinson County
By: James L. Hansen
Iowa Bird Life, Winter 1991
Narrative of author and son hunting in Dickinson County and encountering a Black Rail (?). Describes how far away they were and what the bird looked like.

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Lakeside Lab general studies

1. Checklist and key of the woody plants of the Iowa Lakeside Lab Campus
Plant taxonomy class of 1987
L. Eilers Instructor
List of woody plants found on campus.

2. Fauna of Lakeside Lab slough, Summer 1972
Checklist

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Lakeside Lab Zoological studies

1. Lakeside Laboratory Studies
University of Iowa Studies; Vol.10 No. 2; May 1, 1923

2. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Dickinson County
by Frank N. Blanchard
List of amphibians and reptiles that were taken by the author during June 22 to July 31, 1920 and deposited in the Museum of Zoology of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

3. Birds of the Iowa Great Lakes Region
Pamphlet from Northern Iowa Prairie Lakes Audubon Society
A list of birds that might be found in IGL region (Dickinson, Emmet, Clay, and Palo Alto counties) and how common they are expected to be.

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Cayler Prairie

1. Breeding Bird populations of Prairie habitats in Northwestern Iowa
American Birds 37(1):79-80, 1983
Censuses were taken at 3 prairie locations in Dickinson County, Iowa Lakeside Lab. (North 40), Cayler Prairie, and Freda Haffner Kettlehole. Description of plot, species seen, nest found from what species.

2. A survey of reptiles and amphibians of Iowa Lakeside Lab. 1984
by Dan Erickson (unpublished class paper)
Surveyed 3 sites, ILL (north 40), Cayler Prairie, and Freda Haffner Kettlehole for amphibians and reptiles. Gives species found and where they were found.

3. Species list of prairie areas examined by Plant Ecology class in the vicinity of Iowa Lakeside Lab., 1967
Species list of Cayler Prairie

4. Plant taxonomy 1983 Class Project
Submitted to Lawrence J. Eilers and Richard V. Bovbjerg
List of plant species of Cayler Prairie

5. Species list of Cayler Prairie
Prairie Ecology class summer 1991

6. The Cayler Prairie: An Ecologic and Taxonomic Study of a Northwest Iowa prairie
by J.M. Aikman and Robert F. Thorne
Iowa Academy of Science, Vol. 63 Dec. 6, 1956
Annotated list of vascular plants on Cayler Prairie.

7. Topographic map of Cayler Prairie
Redrawn from a topo map

8. Species list: plants in flower or fruit
Prairie ecology class 1993
Also for Kettlehole, Anderson Prairie, Five Ridges, Mt. Talbot, Silver Lake Fen and North 40 on ILL campus

9. Insects and Arthropods collected at Cayler Prairie
by Robert F. Maier; 1992
Non-published class species list

10. Alien Species Cover on the Perimeter of Two Northwest Iowa Prairies
by Paul A. Christiansen
Proceedings of the 12th North American Prairie Conference 1990
Two Northwest Iowa Prairies were sampled along the perimeter to determine alien species cover. (Cayler Prairie and a prairie located in Dick. Co. T99, R37, S17)

11. The vertebrate fauna of Cayler Prairie Preserve, Dickinson County, Iowa
by William J. Platt
Proceedings of Iowa Academy of Science 82 (1975)
A list of vertebrate fauna that are found on Cayler prairie Preserve along with species abundance designations. Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

12. Vascular flora of Arend's Kettle, Freda Haffner Kettlehole State Preserve, Dickinson County, Iowa
by Edwin L. Freese and William J. Platt
Journal Iowa Academy of Science 98(2): 102-107, 1991
An annotated checklist of Vascular plants Arend's Kettle, Freda Haffner Preserve. No distinction of which ones were found at which location.

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Floete Prairie
NW ¼ Sec. 26, T99N, R37W (Lakeville Twp.)

1. Species list of Prairie areas examined by Plant biology class in the vicinity of Iowa Lakeside Lab, 1967
Checklist of species found on Floete Prairie (as well as Cayler prairie, Stiles Praire in Aurelia, IA, and Gitchie Manitou Prairie)

2. DOT and USGS topo location map and 1967 (plant ecology class) species inventory list, 1954 (field biology class) and 1958 (field biology class) species inventory list

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Lakeside Lab North 40

1. NW Iowa Spiders on Lakeside Lab
by Barbara Abraham 1985
Printout of spider species found on Lakeside Lab North 40 and also date of observance

2. Insect list on Lakeside Lab campus North 40
by Brenda Molano-Flores 1992
Printout of insects found on North 40

3. The Iowa Lakeside Laboratory-A Prairieless Field Laboratory
by Ada Hayden
Iowa Academy of Science Vol. 55 1948
A description of ILL and the need for prairie study centers and the needed preserve of virgin prairie.

4. Plant Taxonomy 1983
Submitted to Lawrence J. Eilers and Richard V. Bovbjerg
Plant species list of ILL North 40

5. Recensus of the North 40 Prairie Birds Based on Kendeighs' 1940 Survey
by Sherry R. Wilmot
Non-published class paper that Includes a list of species observed and location observed on the property.

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Superior Railroad Prairie
Superior Twp, Sec. 35, 36 and Richmond Twp. Sec. 1

1. Location map and 1983 species inventory list.

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Milford Woods
Okoboji Township, Sec. 10

1. Location map and 1983 species inventory list.

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Center Lake
Center Grove Twp. Sec. 5,6,7, & 8

1. Location maps

2. Some Chemical Characteristics of Iowa Lakes and Reservoirs
by Roger W. Bachmann
Iowa Academy of Science, 1965, Vol. 72
Chemical analyses of 61 Iowa lakes including Center Lake, Big Spirit Lake, East Okoboji, Minnewashta, Silver Lake, and West Okoboji.

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East Okoboji Lake

1. Location maps

2. The Collection and Study of Diatoms from East Lake Okoboji, Iowa.
by Roger Volker, 1960
Diatoms were collected in East Lake Okoboji and examined as well as chemical analysis of East Lake Okoboji.

3. Preliminary Aspects of an Ecological Investigation of Lake East Okoboji, Iowa
by Roger Volker
Iowa Academy of Science, 1962, Vol. 69
Several chemical analyses were conducted on the lake as well as collection of diatoms. Results indicated the lake to be an akaline, shallow, non-stratified, moderately hard lake with a large spring and fall bloom of diatoms with a dense blue-green algae bloom in mid-summer.

4. Photozoology list from 1970

5. Submersed Aquatic Macrophytes of the Iowa Great Lakes Region
by G.H. Crum and R. W. Bachmann
Iowa State Journal of Research, November 1973, Vol. 48, No. 2, pp. 147-173
Distribution and relative abundance data of submersed aquatic macrophytes were collected from West Okoboji, Big Spirit, East Okoboji, Upper Gar, Minnewashta and Lower Gar and were compared with earlier investigations and collections. Species composition has remained relatively stable in West Okoboji and Big Spirit. In East Okoboji, Upper Gar, Minnewashta and Lower Gar, species composition had been reduced. A direct relationship between secchi disc transparency and submersed macrophytes, but and inverse relationship exists between planktonic blue-green algae and submersed macrophytes.

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Grovers Lake

1. Location map

2. Cladocera list, 1989
Compiled by (collection and identification of Cladocera and aquatic plants were done by Ken Lang, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. Algal species were identified by David Czarnecki, Loras College.)

3. Reproductive parameters of marsh birds in relation to habitat modeling and isolation
by Kay Glenda Neumann
M.S. thesis, ISU; Ames, 1986
Habitats include Dewey's pasture (Clay County), Garlock Slough, Grovers Lake and Spring Run. Includes species lists. Part 2 looks at the effect of isolation of marshes on marsh bird reproduction and species richness. Four isolated marshes and four in wetland complexes were studied.

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Lazy Lagoon
Lakeville Twp. Sec. 2

1. Location maps

2. Protozoology list, 1970
Compiled by (No indication)
Also done on Spirit Lake, Freda Haefner Kettlehole, Lee's Resort, Pilot Knob, Fish Hatchery, Lazy Lagoon, Little Miller's Bay and East Okoboji.

3. Survey of West Okoboji Harbor and Lazy Lagoon
by James Boles, 1982
Compares the physical and biological features of both areas

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Little Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake Twp., Sec. 8, Jackson County, MN

1. Location maps

2. Cladocera list, 1989

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Marble Lake
Spirit Lake Twp. Sec. 17, 18, 19, 20

1. Location maps

2. Cladocera list, 1989

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Minnewashta Lake

1. Survey of Water Transparency in Iowa Lakes
by John Jones and Roger Bachmann
Iowa Academy of Science, 85 (1): 6-9. 1978
Secchi disk transparency measurements were taken in 50 Iowa lakes during summer 1975. Man-made lakes in southern part of state generally had a greater transparency reading than natural lakes in the north. Lakes include Center Lake, East Okoboji, Lower Gar, Minnewashta, Silver lake, Spirit Lake, Upper Gar and West Okoboji Lake and Swan Lake.

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Silver Lake Fen
Silver Lake Twp., Sec. 32

1. A Fen in Northwestern Iowa
by W. A. Anderson
The American Midland Naturalist, Vol. 29, No. 3, pp 787-791, May 1943
Includes a list of plant species found on the fen, with 29 being plants that are of very specialized habitats.

2. Status of Four Orchid Species at Silver Lake Fen Complex
by Sara Carrol, Robert Miller and Paul Whitson
Proceedings of Iowa Academy of Science, 91(4): 132-139, 1984
4 species of orchids are looked at on Silver Lake Fen

3. Plant species list from 1983
Preliminary list from 1971

4. Location maps

5. Amoebae, Flagellates, and Ciliates list for Silver Lake and Silver Lake Fen, 1970

6. Silver Lake Fen species density analysis, 1973

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Spirit Lake

1. Location maps

2. Protozoology list, 1970

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Swan Lake
Superior Twp., Sec. 22, 23, 26, and 27

1. Cladocera list, 1989

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Sylvan Lake (drained 1915)
Lakeville Twp., Sec. 30 & 31

1. Location map

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Triboji Beach - West Okoboji
Lakeville Twp., Sec. 2 and Diamond Lake Twp., Sec. 35

1. Location maps

2. Field notes regarding mollusks
by Richard Coleman, 1985

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West Lake Okoboji

1. Several location, DOT, topo, contour, and morphology maps

2. The Major Vegetation of Lake Okoboji
by Robert B. Wylie
Iowa Academy of Science, Vol. 17, 1920
Narrative of the major vegetation of lake Okoboji

3. Precipitation record for the Iowa Great Lakes and neighboring regions.
1879-1979 compiled from journal notes recording weather during the time

4. Temperature studies of Lake Okoboji for 1925
by Frank A. Stromsten
Iowa Academy of Science, 1926
Daily observations of water temperature 1925

5. Lake Okoboji as a type of aquatic environment
by Frank A. Stromsten
University of Iowa Studies, Vol. 12, No. 5, 1927
Narrative about Lake Okoboji ecosystem and associated areas

6. The Effect of Pollution on Mollusks in Iowa
By: B. Shimek
Nautilus, Vol. XLVIII, No. 4, 1935

7. The Morphometry of Lake West Okoboji
by Roger W. Bachmann, Richard V. Bovbjerg and John D. Hall
Iowa Academy of Science, Vol. 73, 1966
2901 depth measurements were taken in the summer of 1962 to determine the morphometry of Lake West Okoboji

8. Plant species list from 1969.
Compiled by aquatic ecology class summer 1969

9. Thermal Stratification of Lake West Okoboji: Booklet, 1968
Narrative describing thermal stratification of West Okoboji

10. Organism list
1970 aquatic ecology class

11. Protozoology list, 1970.

12. Distribution and Dispersion of the Cladocera of Lake West Okoboji, Iowa.
by Kenneth L. Lang
Doctorate thesis, U of Iowa, 1970
Distribution of 24 species within the lake

13. Water Quality in Lake West Okoboji in the Summer of 1987
by Roger Bachmann
Okoboji Protective Association, December 1987
A report on limnological monitoring during the summer of 1987 to determine changes since last monitoring which took place during 1971-1973.

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Miller's Bay
Lakeville Twp., Sec. 23

1. Location maps

2. Preliminary species list, 1971

3. Protozoology list, 1970

4. Late and Postglacial Vegetational History of Northern Iowa.
by Kent Lee Van Zant
Doctorate thesis, U of I, 1976

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Little Sioux River

1. Location maps

2. List of fish, 1969
(No indication of collector)

3. List of organisms
Aquatic Ecology Class, 1970

List of plants and animals found at Little Sioux River site

4. A Preliminary Faunal Study of the Upper Little Sioux River
By: Richard V. Bovbjerg, Nancy L. Pearsall, and Michael L. Brackin
Proceedings of Iowa Academy of Science, Vol 77, 1970

From headwaters to confluence of Milford Creek, includes list of fauna found at 5 different stations sampled.

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Excelsior Fen
Excelsior Twp., Sec. 15

1. Location maps

2. Plant species list
Plant Taxonomy Class, 1983

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Fairy Shrimp Pond
Lakeville Twp., Sec. 34

1. Location maps

2. Water analysis, plant list
Aquatic Ecology class, 1970

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Garlock Slough
Lakeville Twp., Sec. 35 and Okoboji Twp., Sec. 2

1. Location maps

2. Map of slough showing different ecosystem types

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Gull Point Marsh/Marina Marsh
Lakeville, Twp., Sec. 25

1. Location maps

2. Amphibian Growth in Dickinson County, Iowa
by Rob Carden, Todd Cheevers, Wendy Hagen, Anthony Kouri, and Sheila Means
Veterbrate Ecology and Evolution class, July 1994
Amphibian collection at three sites, Freda Haefner Kettlehole State Preserve, Gull Point State Park and McBreen Wetland, compared sizes in the wetland and between the wetlands (natural and restored). No differences were found.

3. A Study of the Red-eyed Vireo's Nest Which Contained a Cowbird's Egg
by T.C. Stephens
Bulletins from the Laboratories of Natural History of the State University of Iowa. Vol. 7, No. 3, 1917
Study of the effects of a cowbird in a red-eyed vireo's nest.

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Jemmerson Slough
Spirit lake Twp., Sec. 31, 32 and Center Grove Twp., Sec. 5,6

1. Location maps

2. Cladocera list, 1989

3. Plant list from plant taxonomy class, 1983

4. Chemistry of Jemmerson Slough and list of organisms found there.
Aquatic Ecology class, 1969

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Kettleson's Hogback Pond

1. Location maps

2. Birding Kettleson Hogsback
By: Doug Harr
Iowa Bird Life 57(1):3-4, 1987
A narrative on where to go to see what types of birds, etc. How to make the most of your birding trip to Kettleson Hogback.

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Pillsbury Creek
Okoboji Twp., Sec. 5

1. Location maps

2. Preliminary species list from 1971

3. Water analysis of Pillsbury Creek and Little Sioux River and species list
Aquatic Ecology class 1970

4. Species list 1974

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Three Corner Pond (AKA Crossroads Pond or Jackpot Pond)
Okoboji Twp., Sec. 3

1. Location maps

2. Species list done by R.V. Bovbjerg's Aquatic Ecology class 1983

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Freda Haffner Kettlehole

1. Location, DOT, USGS topo, and contour maps, and aerial photo

2. Species list of plants in fruit or flower
Prepared by Todd Edward Ziegler for Prairie Ecology class 1993
Also lists for Cayler Prairie, Anderson Prairie, Five Ridges, Mt. Talbot, Silver Lake Fen, and North 40.

3. Plant species list
1983 Plant Taxonomy Class

4. List of insects
1982 Entomology Class
Flora Van Wormer

5. Flora of the Hafner Kettlehole State Preserve
by E.L. Freese, and William J. Platt. 1991
Iowa Journal Iowa Academy of Science. 98(2): 102-107
Vascular flora of Arend's Kettlehole State Preserve, Dickinson County
Floral species list

6. Species list in flower and fruit
Prairie ecology class summer 1991

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