Conservation News & Notices

Emergency Management Agency of Scott County has received the following information regarding seeds (seeds that you plant in the ground) that are being mailed to residents within the State of Iowa. These seeds are not labeled and could contain an “ invasive plant, seed-borne diseases, or other unknown seed treatments already applied.” Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship has been able to confirm that majority appear to be from China, and at least one Uzbekistan.

The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 1, 2020 through January 10, 2021 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Friday, July 31st by 4:30pm...

We would like welcome our newest Park Ranger, Erik Johnson. Erik started in March and we were finally able to officially swear him in at our Conservation Board meeting on Wednesday. Congratulations Erik!

Please note new changes to parks operations during the COVID-19 health emergency. In accordance with state recommendations pertaining to COVID-19, we want to share with you important information about our parks. Visitors are reminded to strictly abide to the social distancing rules and not gather in...

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