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Adair
The Adair County Conservation Board is located in SW Iowa, and is home to the Jesse James Historical Park. In addition, the Adair CCB manages 8 other parks, wildlife areas and historic sites totalling 853 acres!
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Jefferson
The Jefferson County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and currently manages 11 parks, natural areas and trails which encompass some 1361 acres across the county. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County by acquiring, developing and managing public areas so that its citizens will have opportunities for quality outdoor recreation experiences, and to cultivate good land stewardship through natural history and environmental education activities.
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Adams
The Adams County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to the Lake Icaria Recreation Area. In addition, the Adams CCB manages five areas encompassing 2,151 acres of parks, wildlife areas and recreation areas. Lake Icaria is near Corning, IA and has 1945 acres along with a 650-acre lake.
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Johnson
The Johnson County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa - the largest city in Johnson County is Iowa City, home to the University of Iowa. The Johnson CCB currently manages 10 parks, conservation areas and river accesses encompassing some 1,562 acres across the county.
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Allamakee
The Allamakee County Conservation Board is located in the extreme northeast corner of Iowa - bounded by the State of Minnesota to the north and the Mississippi River to the east. The Allamakee CCB manages 19 individual parks, boat landings and canoe accesses - encompassing 158 acres across the county.
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Jones
The Jones County Conservation Board is located in east central Iowa and features the Maquoketa and Wapsipinicon Rivers as two main outdoor recreation natural resources. They currently manage 17 parks, wildlife areas, trails and river accesses throughout the county - encompassing some 3,233 acres.
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Appanoose
The Appanoose County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to Sharon Bluffs State Park. Additionally, the Appanoose CCB collectively manages some 1,088 acres within 4 parks and natural areas.
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Keokuk
The Keokuk County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and enjoys the water recreation opportunities provided by the Skunk and South English Rivers. Currently, the Keokuk CCB manages 7 parks, recreation areas, preserves and river accesses encompassing some 2,258 acres across the county.
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Audubon
The Audubon County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and home to the Littlefield Recreation Area. Littlefield Recreation Area is one of the area's most popluar camping destinations. The Audubon CCB manages over 650 acres of parks, prairies and wildlife areas in 8 land management units
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Kossuth
The Kossuth County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa along the Minnesota border and is Iowa's only "double tier" county - twice as vertical as adjoining counties. The conservation board staff currently manages 27 parks, prairies and wildlife areas - encompassing 1,610 acres, and is home to the Water's Edge Nature Center.
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Benton
The Board and Staff of Benton County Conservation welcomes you to our beautiful county, located in East Central Iowa, and hopes your stay is enjoyable and pleasant. Our quiet and serene natural areas, hiking and river trials, and campgrounds offer outstanding recreational opportunities for local, regional and national visitors.
The Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) also provides conservation assistance, environmental education and naturalist services, and can suggest the perfect campground or natural areas for you to explore. BCCB is proud to be the home to one of Iowa's first county parks, Hannen Park, (south of US 30, near Blairstown) and to manage over 1,355 acres of natural areas, preserves, river access sites and boat launches, and 17 parks.
Need additional information? Call us at: 319-472-4942
The Benton County Conservation Boards mission is to conserve, enhance, and protect our natural resources through education and wise management practices.
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Lee
The Lee County Conservation Board established in 1959 has acquired 29 areas with over 2634 acres. Providing a great diversity of recreational opportunities for all.
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Black Hawk
Black Hawk County Conservation Board offers individual parks, including 7 developed parks, wildlife areas & water recreation on over 8,200 acres of land in Black Hawk County, located in Northeastern Iowa. There is also educational & recreational programming offered at Hartman Reserve Nature Center located in Cedar Falls. Throughout all of the areas there are opportunities for camping, cabin & lodge rental, picnicking, biking, hiking, hunting & so much more!
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Linn
The Linn County Conservation Board - since being established by an overwhelming vote of the people of Linn County in 1958, has acquired a total of 28 areas and 7,015 acres as places to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and recreate in the outdoors. In addition to the parks, natural areas, preserves and historic sites, Linn County is home to the Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center near Toddville, and the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center near Mount Vernon.
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Boone
The Boone County Conservation Board welcomes you and your family to our website and encourage you to explore all of the hidden treasures found throughout the six different parks and wildlife areas - encompassing over 1,000 acres in this central Iowa county. Boone County is home to the Don Williams Recreation Area.
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Louisa
The Louisa County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Mississippi River, and home to one of the first great water trails in Iowa. Currently, the Louisa CCB manages 13 individual parks, natural areas, historic sites and water recreation accesses encompassing some 2,329 acres across the county.
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Bremer
Bremer County Conservation Board offers 23 individual parks, wildlife areas and water recreation on 3,753 acres of land across the county. Bremer County has a variety of outdoor opportunities that everyone in the family will enjoy. Four individual parks spread across the county and countless wildlife areas support numerous outdoor activities such as canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping and much more!!
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Lucas
The Lucas County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa - home to the Cinder Path Bike Trail. Currently, the Lucas CCB manages 11 parks, trails and wildlife areas encompassing over 1,945 acres across the county.
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Buchanan
The Buchanan County Conservation Department manages 38 individual parks, natural areas, preserves and wildlife preserves encompassing some 2,600 acres in Buchanan County - centrally located in Northeast Iowa. A variety of educational and recreational programming is available. Conservation Board headquarters are at Fontana Park.
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Lyon
The Lyon County Conservation Board is located in the extreme northwest corner of Iowa - bordered by the Missouri River on the west and the state of Minnesota on the north. The Lyon CCB currently manages 14 parks, wildlife areas and river accesses encompassing some 1,921 acres across the county.
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Buena Vista
The Buena Vista County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa - home to the unique lobby wildlife display in the Buena Vista County Courthouse. Since its inception in December 1958 and the first 80 acre purchase in 1960, land managed by has grown to 16 areas, totaling 1144.67 acres.
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Madison
The Madison County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa and is home to Pammel Park and some of Iowa's historic covered bridges. Additionally, the Madison CCB collectively manages 17 parks, wildlife areas and historic sites encompassing over 2,400 acres across the county.
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Butler
The Butler County Conservation Board is located in NE central Iowa and is home to the Heery Woods State Park. The Butler CCB manages 21 parks, historic sites, wildlife areas and water recreation accesses encompassing some 1,446 acres across the county.
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Mahaska
The Mahaska County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa and is home to the Conservation Center at Russell Wildlife Area. Additionally, the Mahaska CCB collectively manages 19 indiviual parks, wildlife areas and water recreation accesses encompassing some 1,421 acres across the county.
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Calhoun
The Calhoun County Conservation Board is located in NW central Iowa along the northern corridor of Hwy. 20, and is home to Featherstone Memorial Park. The County Conservation Board manages 30 individual parks, wildlife areas, preserves and rest areas encompassing some 653 acres.
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Marion
The Marion County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa and is home to the 106' Public Observation Tower at Cordova Park on the Lake Red Rock Reservoir. The Marion CCB manages 9 parks, trails and wildlife areas encompassing some 3,412 acres across the county.
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Carroll
The Carroll County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa along Hwy. 30 and is home to Swan Lake State Park and Education Center, and a nice stretch of the Sauk Rail Trail. The Carroll CCB manages 24 parks, wildlife areas, trails and river accesses encompassing some 2,427 acres across the county
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Marshall
The Marshall County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and home to the historic Grimes Farm & Nature Center. Additionally, the Marshall CCB manages 26 individual parks, trails, natural area and historic sites encompassing some 1,562 acres across the county.
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Cass
The Cass County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to the 1856 Hitchcock House - listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Cass CCB manages 15 individual parks, wildlife areas, historic sites and refuges encompassing some 624 acres about the county.
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Mills
The Mills County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to Pony Creek Park and the Wabash Trace Nature Trail. Additionally, the Mills CCB collectively manages 8 parks, lakes, wildlife areas and forests encompassing 832 acres across the county.
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Cedar
The Cedar County Conservation Board is located in east-central Iowa and is home to Cedar Valley and Bennett Parks. The Cedar CCB manages 16 parks, wildlife areas and timbers encompassing 920 acres throughout Cedar County.
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Mitchell
The Mitchell County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa along the Minnesota border and is home to the Mitchell County Nature Center. Additionally, the Mitchell CCB manages 30 parks, natural areas, historic sites and wetlands encompassing some 2,011 acres across the county.
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Cerro Gordo
The Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa and is home to the Lime Creek Nature Center, Linn Grove Park and Wilkinson Pioneer Park. They currently manage 30 parks, wildlife areas, greenbelts, preserves and trails - encompassing some 3025 acres around the county.
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Monona
The Monona County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa along the Missouri River and is nestled in the center of the Loess Hills. The Monona CCB manages 15 individual parks, natural areas, preserves and water recreation accesses encompassing some 545 acres across the county.
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Cherokee
Cherokee County in northwest Iowa is an ideal destination for hunters and anglers, campers, history buffs, artists and art lovers, canoeists, families and anyone interested in a relaxing and scenic retreat from the daily grind. The Cherokee County Conservation Board (CCCB) is a department of the county government and is responsible for maintaining and managing county-owned parks. Cherokee CCB manages 1118 acres of parks, wildlife areas, sanctuaries, preserves and natural resource accesses.
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Monroe
The Monroe County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa, and is home to the Lake Miami Recreation Area. Collectively, the Monroe CCB manages the Lake Miami area and the Monroe County Sports Complex - totalling over 900 acres within the county.
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Chickasaw
The Chickasaw County Conservation Board manages 31 areas comprising 1752 acres. These areas offer the public the opportunity to participate in hiking, bird watching, picnicking, camping, hunting, and fishing.
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Montgomery
The Montgomery County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to Pilot Grove and Hacklebarney Woods Parks. In addition, the Montgomery CCB collectively manages 8 individual parks, river accesses, prairies and wildlife areas encompassing some 824 acres across the county.
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Clarke
The Clarke County Conservation Board’s mission is to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the public parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, forests, wildlife areas, and other conservation areas; to educate the public and promote the conservation, preservation and restoration of our natural, historical, and cultural resources through public programs and events; and to promote health, welfare and good citizenship through outdoor recreation.
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Muscatine
The Muscatine County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa, bordering the Mississippi River on the east - and home to the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center in Muscatine. Collectively, the Muscatine CCB manages 10 parks, prairies, wildlife areas and river access points encompassing some 1,306 acres across the county.
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Clay
Clay County, IA is home to Scharnberg Park and 13 other parks, wildlife, and equestrian areas - encompassing some 1119 acres. Clay County Conservation was the winner of the 2008 Natural Resources Tourism Award for the state of Iowa - awarded by the Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa. Congratulations Clay County!
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O'Brien
The O'Brien County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa and is home to the new Prairie Heritage Center located in the Hannibal Waterman Wildlife Area. Additionally, the O'Brien CCB manages 19 individual parks, natural areas, preserves and prairies encompassing some 621 acres across the county.
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Clayton
Clayton County Conservation is located in NE Iowa along the Volga River. They manage 17 individual areas of parks, natural areas, preserves and is home to the Osborne Outdoor Education Center.
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Osceola
http://www.osceolacountyconservationboard.orgThe Osceola County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, bordered on the north by Minnesota and is home to the Willow Creek Nature Center. Additionally, the Osceola CCB manages 46 individual parks, wildlife areas, roadside areas and water recreation accesses across the county encompassing some 1,816 acres.
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Clinton
Clinton County Conservation is located in extreme east-central Iowa along the Mississippi River. The Conservation Board manages 2,030 acres of parks, wildlife areas, preserves and marina (22 individual areas); and is home to the Eden Valley Wildlife Refuge and Rock Creek Marina & Campground.
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Page
The Page County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa, bordered on the south by the state of Missouri and home to the Pierce Creek Recreation Area. Collectively, the Page CCB manages 8 parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas encompassing some 1,479 acres across the county.
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Crawford
Since its establishment in west-central Iowa, the Crawford County Conservation Board has acquired 1115 acres of land which have been developed into 22 individual parks, wildlife and forest areas, public hunting areas and a historical site. In addition, the Board holds six management agreements on 16.5 acres of native prairie located through out the county. For the river enthusiast, four public access areas have been developed on the Boyer River.
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Palo Alto
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, and is home to the Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center. The Palo Alto CCB collectively manages 25 parks, wildlife areas, prairies and water recreation accesses encompassing over 2,300 acres across the county.
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Dallas
Dallas County Conservation is located in Central Iowa - just west of the Des Moines metropolitan area. They manage 19 areas encompassing some 3115 acres of parks, wildlife areas, historic sites, trails and museums.
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Plymouth
The Plymouth County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, along the Big Sioux River on the western border - home of the Hillview Recreation Area and future ECO Center. They manage some 14 parks, natural areas, historic sites and water recreation accesses across the county, encompassing some 2,186 acres.
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Davis
The Davis County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Missouri border. They manage 7 individual parks and wildlife areas encompassing 396 acres - providing campgrounds, camping cabins, trails, boating, hunting and numerous other outdoor recreational pursuits.
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Pocahontas
The Pocahontas County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa, and is home to the historic Wiegert Prairie Farmstead. Additionally, the Pocahontas CCB manages 38 individual parks, natural areas, historic sites, lakes and trails encompassing some 2,275 acres across the county.
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Decatur
The Decatur County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa along the Missouri border and is home to the Little River Recreation Area - jointly managed by the Decatur County Conservation Board and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The 2,200 acre Little River Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Little River Lake (787 acres) provides excellent fishing and pleasure boating, while the surrounding area provides some hunting opportunities for deer, turkey, and pheasants, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Other activities include camping, picnicking, archery, boating, and swimming. Whatever you enjoy, the choice is yours at the Little River Recreation Area!
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Polk
Polk County Conservation is located in the state's most populated county. Polk County is home for the capitol of Iowa, Des Moines. They manage 18 areas including over 11,000 acres of prairies, wetlands, woodlands, trails, and parks.
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Delaware
The Delaware County Conservation Board welcomes you to enjoy and spend leisure time in scenic northeast Iowa. Utilizing the rugged beauty that nature has provided, our parks feature high limestone bluffs, sloping forest lands, winding trout streams and scenic views of the Maquoketa River Valley. You will find a tremendous variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available which makes the enjoyment of the outdoors possible for people of all ages and interests.
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Pottawattamie
Pottawattamie County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa (Council Bluffs) and is home to the award-winning Hitchcock Nature Center. Additionally, the Pottawattamie CCB manages 8 parks and natural areas encompassing some 1,661 acres across the county.
Please visit our website for the latest information:
http://www.pottcoconservation.com/
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Des Moines
Des Moines County Conservation is located in southeastern Iowa adjacent to the Mississippi River within Des Moines County which has an area of 261,760 acres or approximately 409 square miles. Within this county, the DMCCB manages 19 individual parks, recreation areas, river accesses and wildlife areas encompassing some 1,425 acres.
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Poweshiek
The Poweshiek County Conservation Board is located in SE central Iowa and is home to Diamond Lake Park. The Poweshiek CCB manages 12 parks, natural areas, preserves and water recreation accesses - encompassing some 2,007 acres across the county.
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Dickinson
The Dickinson County Conservation Board welcomes all to our website. The DCCB strives to provide outdoor opportunities for the residents and visitors of Dickinson County and to encourage good stewardship of our natural resources with educational programming and assistance. Preservation and enhancement of camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, historical and other types of outdoor activities is our goal. Located in NW Iowa along the Minnesota border, the DCCB manages 10 areas encompassing 324 acres and is home to the Dickinson County Nature Center near Okoboji.
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Ringgold
The Ringgold County Conservation Board is located in southern Iowa along the Missouri border and is home of the Ringgold Trailway, east of Mount Ayr. The Ringgold CCB manages 8 parks, trails and recreational areas across the county - encompassing over 800 acres.
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Dubuque
The Dubuque County Conservation Board was created in 1957. Since that time the Conservation Board has supervised the acquisition and development of nearly 2,200 acres of parks, preserves, and recreation areas for Dubuque County residents and guests. Located in far east-central Iowa along the Mississippi River, the Dubuque CCB is also home to the Swiss Valley Nature Center and their latest acquistion - the Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area.
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Sac
The Sac County Conservation Board is located in west-central Iowa and is home to Hagge Park along the North Raccoon River. The Sac CCB manages 12 parks, wildlife areas, trails and water recreation accesses encompassing 907 acres across the county.
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Emmet
The Emmet County Conservation Board is located in NW Iowa along the Minnesota border and is home to 9 individual parks, trails, natural areas and historic sites encompassing some 302 acres. The Emmet County Conservation Nature Center is located at the Wolden Recreation Area, east of Wallingford.
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Scott
Scott County Conservation is located in east central Iowa along the Mississippi River and is home to West Lake Park, the Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead and Glynn's Creek Golf Course. Scott County Conservation manages 8 parks, historical sites and natural areas, encompassing over 2,500 acres across the county.
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Fayette
The Fayette County Conservation Board is located in NE Iowa and manages 14 individual areas encompassing 1,060 acres. The Fayette CCB provides a diverse conservation education programs which operates from two nature centers: the Wildwood Nature Center and the Gilbertson Nature Center.
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Shelby
The Shelby County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa and is home to the Manteno Park and Nishna Bend Recreation areas. The Shelby CCB manages 10 individual parks, natural areas and recreation areas encompassing some 712 acres around the county.
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Floyd
The Floyd County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa and is home to the Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve and Center. In addition, Floyd County Conservation manages 25 individual parks, preserves, natural areas and river accesses that encompass some 1,616 acres.
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Sioux
The Sioux County Conservation Board is located in northwest Iowa with the Missouri River as the western boundary and is home to Big Sioux Park near Hawarden. The Sioux CCB manages 21 parks, natural areas, water recreation accesses and rest areas across the county, encompassing some 1928 acres.
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Franklin
The Franklin County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa, and manages 20 individual areas encompassing over 1,968 acres of parks, wildlife areas and historic sites.
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Story
Story County Conservation serves the citzens of central Iowa by managing 29 parks and natural areas including Hickory Grove Park, near Colo, and McFarland Park, near Ames. Located close to Iowa State University in Ames, the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park provides a central location for environmental education opportunities for every age. The over 3,000 acres managed by Story County Conservation include wildlife and public hunting areas, water recreation accesses, and native and restored prairies.
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Fremont
The Fremont County Conservation Board is located in Iowa's most SW county along the Missouri River. In addition to the Fremont County Recreation Area and Golf Course, they manage the Manti Memorial Park and Pinky's Glen, all three encompassing 210 acres.
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Tama
The Tama County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is home to Otter Creek Lake & Park, and the Tama County Nature Center. The Tama CCB manages 14 parks, water recreation accesses, historic sites and natural areas about the county, encompassing some 789 acres.
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Greene
The Greene County Conservation Board is located in west central Iowa and currently manages 19 areas encompassing some 1,549 acres. Greene County is home to Iowa's second oldest county park - Squirrel Hollow - built by Civil Works Administration crews in 1934, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Other highligts include Spring Lake Park, a favorite of many campers, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Six concrete boat ramps spaced along 40 miles of the North Raccoon River provide easy access for those wanting to canoe or kayak.
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Taylor
The Taylor County Conservation Board is located in southwest Iowa along the Missouri border, and home to the Sand's Timber Recreation Area. The Taylor CCB manages 5 parks & wildlife areas around the county, encompassing over 539 acres.
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Grundy
The Grundy County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and currently manages 19 parks, museums, prairies, wildlife areas and an arboretum that encompass 744 acres across the county. The newest area in Grundy County is the Grundy County Lake - a 255-acre park with a 40-acre recreational lake...completed in 2007.
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Union
The Union County Conservation Board is located in south-central Iowa and his home to the 3350-acre Three Mile Lake Recreation Area. The Union County Conservation Board manages a total of 9 parks, recreation, and wildlife areas encompassing 3,790 acres about the county.
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Guthrie
The Guthrie County Conservation Board offers a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, hunting, fishing, canoeing, biking, bird-watching, picnicking, and much more. Guthrie County is rich in natural resources and diverse in recreational areas giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy the county. Located in SW central Iowa, the Guthrie County Conservation Board welcomes and invites you to enjoy the conservation and recreation areas in Guthrie County.
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Van Buren
The Van Buren County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa along the Missouri border, and is bisected NW to SE by the Des Moines River. The Van Buren CCB is home to the historic Morris Memorial Park and the Lake Sugema Recreation Area - collectively managing 13 parks, river accesses, historic sites and natural areas encompassing 556 acres.
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Hamilton
The Hamilton County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and manages 16 individual parks, wildlife areas, and river accesses - collectively encompassing over 1,700 acres. In addition, several major creeks and the Boone River flow through the county providing numerous water recreation opportunities.
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Wapello
The Wapello County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and is home to the Pioneer Ridge Nature Area & Center. The Wapello CCB collectively manages 11 parks and natural areas encompassing over 1700 acres throughout the county.
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Hancock
Welcome to the Hancock County Conservation Board! This site will provide you with information on the Hancock County Conservation Board's parks and wildlife areas and the recreational opportunities that are available in these areas. We are pleased to offer four beautiful parks. Two of our parks offer camping and endless recreational opportunities. We also offer 14 public wildlife areas.
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Warren
The Warren County Conservation Board is located in south central Iowa and is home to the Annett Nature Center and a portion of the Great Western Trail to Des Moines. The Warren CCB manages 13 parks, prairies, trails and preserves - encompassing over 2,000 acres across the county.
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Hardin
The first meeting of the Hardin County Conservation Board was held on July 8, 1958. On August 12, 1958, the first parcel of property was given to Hardin County Conservation Board and is now known as Bigelow Park. Over the years the Hardin County Conservation Board has acquired 60 areas and manages over 3,254 acres of timber, prairie, wetlands, parks, campgrounds and the Calkins Nature Area.
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Washington
The Washington County Conservation Board is located in southeast Iowa and is home to the Washington County Conservation Education Center in Marr Park, and a portion of the Kewash Nature Trail. Additionally, the Washington CCB manages 18 parks, water recreation accesses, trails and natural areas encompassing 2,097 acres around the county.
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Wayne
The Wayne County Conservation Board is located in extreme south-central Iowa along the Missouri border . Collectively, the Wayne CCB manages 5 parks with over 100 total campsites and wildlife areas totalling 1,354 acres around the county.
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Henry
The Henry County Conservation Board is located in the beautiful Southern Drift Plain of southeast Iowa. The Skunk River traverses Henry County creating two very distinct topographies. Rich agricultural land is found in the northern region of the county, while rolling timbered hills dominate the southern region. Henry County is nationally renowned for its White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkey populations, not to mention its diverse prairies and wildflowers.
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Webster
The Webster County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is home to John F. Kennedy Memorial Park. The Webster CCB collectively manages 18 parks, memorial sites, wildlife areas and prairies - encompassing over 1200 acres within the county.
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Howard
The Howard County Conservation Parks are a great way to discover outdoor recreational opportunities. Activities provided are numerous and include hunting, fishing, camping, picnicking, boating and canoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, bike riding, firearm shooting, nature study, bird watching, photography, softball, volleyball and archery. The Howard CCB manages 38 individual parks, natural areas, trails and river accesses - encompassing over 2,206 acres across the county.
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Winnebago
The Winnebago County Conservation Board is located in extreme north central Iowa along the Minnesota border, and is home to Thorpe and Dahle Parks. The Winnebago CCB manages 29 parks, trails, natural areas and a youth hunting area - encompassing over 3,000 acres within the county.
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Humboldt
The Humbolt County Conservation Board is located in north central Iowa and manages 14 individual parks, natural areas, trails and prairies - encompassing over 400 acres across the county. Home to large sections of the cross-county Three Rivers Trail, and the east and west forks of the Des Moines River - there are plentiful opportunities for all outdoor recreation enthusiasts!
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Winneshiek
The Winneshiek County Counservation Board is located in far northeast Iowa, bordering Minnesota on the north, and home to Kendallville Park and Lake Meyer. The Winneshiek CCB manages a total of 21 parks, natural areas, prairies and water recreation accesses throughout the county - encompassing over 750 acres.
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Ida
The Ida County Conservation Board is nestled in the gently rolling hills of northwest Iowa - truly a well-kept secret. The relaxing atmosphere is sure to provide just what you’re looking for…..a well-deserved break from your hectic lifestyle. Take time to check them out - who knows, you may discover the world at your doorstep! Currently, the Ida CCB manages 5 parks, natural areas and historic sites encompassing 574 acres.
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Woodbury
The Woodbury County Conservation Board is located in far west-central Iowa along the Missouri River, and is home to Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Little Sioux Park and Snyder Bend Park. The Woodbury CCB collectively manages 19 parks, natural areas, wetlands and an arboretum encompassing over 5,500 acres across the county.
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Iowa
The Iowa County Conservation Board is located in southeastern Iowa and is criss-crossed by Interstate 80 and the Iowa River. Currently, the Iowa CCB manages 14 parks, wildlife areas, preserves and historic sites encompassing some 1,577 acres across the county.
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Worth
The Worth County Conservation Board is located in far north central Iowa along the Minnesota border, and is home to Silver Lake Park and Panicum Prairie. The Worth CCB collectively manages 28 parks, natural areas, prairies, memorial sites and rest areas - encompassing over 2,530 acres throughout the county.
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Jackson
The Jackson County is located in extreme eastern Iowa - in the "nose" of the state along the Mississippi River. Currently, the Jackson CCB manages 36 individual parks, natural areas, timber preserves, historic sites, river accesses, and campgrounds - encompassing some 1,997 acres across the county.
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Wright
The Wright County Conservation Board is located in north-central Iowa and is home to Lake Cornelia Park and a portion of the 33-mile Three Rivers Trail. The Wright CCB manages 33 parks, trails, wetlands and natural areas about the county encompassing over 1,930 acres.
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Jasper
The Jasper County Conservation Board is located in central Iowa and is criss-crossed by Interstate 80 just east of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Currently, the Jasper CCB manages 30 parks, preserves, natural areas, prairies and river accesses - encompassing some 2,327 acres across the county.
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