Rich and malty with strong flavors of rich, donut shop coffee.
Proceeds from this project support the Driftless Flyathlon’s projects that educate the public and improve the overall quality of Iowa’s trout streams.
Fish Facts
Every autumn across lowa's Driftless Area, brook and brown trout work tirelessly to create and guard their spawning beds, called redds. It's important these areas not be disturbed, as wading through a single redd can crush hundreds of eggs. The next time you're on the stream please take your time to read the water, move slowly, and most importantly, Wade Wisely.
Artwork by Brian Ingram
Driftless Flyathon
The Driftless Flyathlon brings the epic combo of fly fishing, trail running, and craft beer to northeastern Iowa. The course consists of a 4.4 mile (mostly flat) trail run, with opportunities to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and the Iowa native brook trout.
Over the years, Driftless Flyathlon has been instrumental in funding a range of projects across Iowa’s Driftless region. From water quality improvements at Paint Creek to habitat restoration at Casey Springs, efforts have been made to revitalize native Brook Trout and wild Brown Trout populations. Additionally, enhancements to facilities at Yellow River State Forest have benefited all who enjoy its recreational offerings. Thanks to the dedication of Driftless Flyathlon participants and supporters, these initiatives are preserving and revitalizing the local environment while promoting long-term conservation efforts.
Join us this year on October 4-6th in the Yellow River State Forest, near Harpers Ferry, IA.
2025 Grant Recipients
The Beacon
The Beacon doesn’t just provide shelter— they provide a pathway to healing and stability. Women go to them from devastating circumstances—escaping domestic violence, recovering from substance use, or reentering society after incarceration—all facing immense barriers to stability.
Central Furniture Rescue
CFR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to turning empty spaces into homes for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, crisis, or displacement.
The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic
FMC, established in 1971, believes that access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity, and they strive to provide the widest range of medical and dental services possible to people in the Iowa City and surrounding community who would not otherwise have access to care.
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Iowa MMJ is a legal service and advocacy organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices united with allies. They support immigrants and refugees with free and low-cost immigration legal services and leadership development through grassroots organizing.
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development
Iowa Valley RC&D’s influence is grounded in community, partnerships, and collaboration as they trai and support farmers, build local food infrastructure, generate new innovative markets, and improve access to locally grown foods.
Monarch Research Project
Monarch Research is leading efforts to restore monarch butterfly populations, native habitats, and tree canopies through programs like Monarch Zones, Native Oasis, and Planting Forward, fostering biodiversity and environmental stewardship across urban and rural landscapes.