The Black Hawk County Conservation Board maintains nearly 9,000 acres.  These include river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, campgrounds, bike trails, geologic sites, lodges, and nature center.

Black Hawk County Conservation Areas Video - Video produced by Flight Spool.

The Black Hawk County Conservation Board meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  The Board is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM.  Please note, date, time & location is subject to change.

Black Hawk County Conservation Board Current Members:
John Mardis - President
Steve Clabby - Vice President
Jenny Murphy - Secretary
Carolyn Rafferty
Jon McNamee

Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation Board
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-7275
Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@co.black-hawk.ia.us

Black Hawk County Conservation Board

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Activities in Black Hawk County

Several activities are available in Black Hawk County such as:

• Camping
• Hiking & biking trails
• Picnicking
• Public hunting
• Fishing
• Canoeing, boating & kayaking
• Educational programming
• and much more!!

Facilities in Black Hawk County

There are several facilities available for public use in Black Hawk County:

• 5 All-season cabins
• 6 Rustic Cabins
• 2 Enclosed year-round lodges
• 8 Seasonal open shelters
• Numerous campsites spread over 4 parks
• Wildlife exhibit (Hickory Hills Park)
• Hartman Reserve Nature Center
• Firearms Range
• Archery Range
• Trap-shooting Range

Parks in Black Hawk County

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