A state park, state recreation area, a pair of wildlife management areas and a lake improvement project will be the beneficiaries of funds as a result of action taken last week by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
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Laura Kudej enjoys her ties to history, connecting her position on the local historical society board to her new position on the Iowa Natural Resources Commission. Indeed, it’s an interest in the past that gives the rural Forest City woman the drive to make the future better for herself and the state.
“It’s a huge benefit to me, my family, my friends and the community to preserve and protect all of the things that are important,” said Kudej, who is married to her husband Dave. The couple have three grown children, Anton, Josef and Sophia. She prides herself on her volunteer efforts in the community.
KR Buck recalls an early choice he made between athletics and the outdoors.
His freshman basketball coach in Council Bluffs, Iowa, announced that the upcoming Saturday would require a practice to decide A-, B- and C-level squads. Those who did not attend would be excluded from the coveted top team.
“I can’t be at practice,” he told the coach. “It’s opening day of deer season.” However, the coach wouldn’t budge. Finally, Buck replied, “I’m only going to play basketball a few years. I’m going to hunt a lifetime.”
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An east-central Iowa lake will see dramatic change, including restoration work and habitat improvements, following action taken last Thursday by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
A contract was approved with Three Oaks Construction of North Sioux City, S.D., to construct watershed and in-lake improvements at Hickory Hills Park (Casey Lake) in Tama County, a 39-acre lake located within the 723-acre park.
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Fishermen will have increased access to a popular trout stream in Iowa thanks to the purchase of an easement last Thursday by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
The commission voted unanimously to purchase an angler access conservation easement alongside Otter Creek, located near West Union in Fayette County. The creek flows through Echo Valley State Park before it joins the Turkey River near Elgin. It has been labeled the 24th most popular trout stream in the state. The easement will provide public access stretching 1.21 miles along the creek.
Otter Creek easement purchase in Iowa boosts trout stream access Read More »
Timber sales from four Iowa state parks and forests will add more than $680,000 to state coffers, following action taken Thursday by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
The Yellow River State Forest in Allamakee County will contribute the largest portion to the total. In two separate contracts, lumber buyers will pay more than $565,000 for trees. Funds will be deposited in the Conservation Fund — Forestry.
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It could be called “Trees then Treats,” a variation on the Trick or Treat theme.
This Saturday (Oct. 7), the city of Nashua, Iowa, will hold a tree planting event followed by Halloween-related activities at Cedar View Park. A total of 16 trees will be planted as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Community Grant Program.
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Camping is the outdoor activity of choice for Iowans.
That’s the opinion of visitors who participated in a poll Aug. 10-20 at the Iowa State Fair. The survey offered participants a chance to vote on one of nine options as part of the exhibit, “How Do You Outdoors?” Camping received the largest number, 370, or 18%, of the votes cast. Following closely behind were hiking and fishing, at 353 and 347 votes, respectively, or 17% each of the total.
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A series of contracts, including two with conservation groups, were unanimously approved at the September meeting of the Iowa Natural Resources Commission.
The contract with Ducks Unlimited (DU) calls for construction of a water control structure and installation of a fish barrier at Eagle Lake marsh in Hancock County. The current water control system has deteriorated, making management of water levels difficult. Water quality and fish habitat are expected to be improved by the project. Cost will not exceed $267,000.
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