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February 2023 Conservation Updates
Here are some things going on in the world of conservation lately...
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Friday, February 3, 2023
posted Friday, February 3, 2023
Volunteer Camp Hosts needed for 2023 camping season
DMCC is looking for volunteer camp hosts for 4th Pumping Station and Welter Recreation Area campgrounds
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Tuesday, January 17, 2023
posted Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Buggin Out
written by Marcus Nack, Environmental Education Manager
posted Monday, January 16, 2023
posted Monday, January 16, 2023
Winter is for the birds!
With multiple owl prowls and an eagle watches to choose from, this part of winter really is for the birds! It's the perfect opportunity to get outside and learn about some truly magnificent raptors.
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Friday, January 13, 2023
posted Friday, January 13, 2023
Number of donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off Continues to Decline
As you prepare for this tax season, be sure to include a contribution to the Fish and Wildlife Fund.
posted Wednesday, January 11, 2023
January 2023 Department Updates
Here's your monthly update about what's been happening lately at Des Moines County Conservation.
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Monday, January 9, 2023
posted Monday, January 9, 2023
DMCC Blog Replacing Quarterly E-Newsletter
Now that the new county website has a blog function, the quarterly Wild River Ramblings e-newsletter has been scrapped. The content normally found in the newsletter will be delivered in regular blog posts.
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Thursday, January 5, 2023
posted Thursday, January 5, 2023
Watershed Coordinator is the Next Step for Big Hollow's Water Quality
The next step in the Big Hollow Lake water quality process to get someone hired to be the "point person" for the improvements in the watershed.
written by Chris Lee, Executive Director
posted Wednesday, January 4, 2023
posted Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Spring 2022
Summer is nearly here! Help us prepare for the warmer season in our parks by volunteering and supporting our programs.
posted Friday, April 1, 2022
Winter 2022
Save the date for upcoming events, volunteer, and learn about our latest improvement projects.
posted Monday, January 3, 2022