Our Purpose is:

• To acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the inhabitants of Washington County the public parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, county forests, wildlife and other conservation area;
• To promote and preserve the health and general welfare of the people of Washington County;
• To encourage the orderly development and conservation of natural resources; and
• To cultivate good citizenship by providing programs of public recreation.

Washington County Conservation Board (WCCB)

There are five volunteer members who serve on the Washington County Conservation Board in Washington County, Iowa.  Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and serve five-year terms.  Current Board members are:

The Board sets policies implemented by the staff of five:

 

The annual operating budget of the Conservation Board is just over $300,000 through Washington County's general fund.  Money is also received through REAP (Resource Enhancement And Protection Act) funding and through revenues generated by user fees, crop sales, and other income.

The Washington County Conservation Board manages nearly 2,100 acres of land within the county.

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Donations, Memorials, & Volunteers...

• Donations
  Many of the Washington County Conservation Board's facilities are made possible through donation.  Past donations have included land, money, equipment, and services.   Land donations have included a portion of the English River Wildlife Area, Hayes Timber, the Kewash Nature Trail, Marr Park, and Statler Woods.  Donations can also be gifted through our non-profit Foundation.

• Memorials
  At Marr Park, the WCCB maintains a memorial tree planting along the south edge of the campground as well as other places.  This planting is used to provide a living memorial for loved ones. Other persons have chosen to provide memorials in the forms of playground equipment, picnic tables, bird feeders, benches, and a host of other ways.

• Volunteers
  Many WCCB programs involve volunteer assistance.  These volunteers may actually give part or all of a program, or may work "behind the scenes" by doing things such as seating people, helping with refreshments, or even helping with construction of some of our facilities.

 

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All donations, be they land, cash, memorials, labor, or other are tax deductible and are truly appreciated! 

If you or someone you know would consider donating or volunteering to the

Washington County Conservation Board, please contact us!

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Contact Information

Conservation Education Center
2943 Highway 92
Ainsworth, IA  52201
319- 657-2400

Fax
319-657-2500

Electronic mail
General Information: wccb@iowatelecom.net
Webmaster: csinn@co.washington.ia.us

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