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SAVE THIS DATE June 1, 2013 Noon Perry, IA
RACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAIL North Loop GRAND OPENING
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Iowa Rivers Revival's Master River Steward Program in the Des Moines/
Raccoon River Watershed.
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Click to view Respect Public Property article by Mike Wallace, Director
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This photo shows Dallas County Conservation Board receiving donations
to pave gravel trail crossings on the RRVT in Dallas County.
From left to right in the photo:
Jim Miller – Dallas County Conservation Board member
Forest Ridgeway – owner Bike World, $2400 donation
Mike Wallace – Director, Dallas County Conservation Board
Danny Kruzic – representing Dee Zee Inc. ($2400 donation)
and representing a ($2400) donation from he and his wife Louisa.
Dan Willrich – President, Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
Each crossing is estimated to cost $2400 to pave. There are still crossings that
need to be paved. If you are interested in donating to pave all or part of a
crossing for this project contact Mike Wallace, Dallas County Conservation Board,
Director at 515-465-3577.
Waukee
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Upcoming Programs
What the Weather Dictates! Home School Series
Summer Youth Volunteer Program Thursdays, June 6 - July 11
NOTT* In My County - Webwatch Program
Spring Wildflowers - Nature on Call Program
Raccoon River Paddle Trips - Nature on Call Programs
Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K Ave.
Perry, Iowa 50220
515-465-3577 FAX 515-465-3579
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Email: conservation@co.dallas.ia.us
Website: www.conservation.co.dallas.ia.us
Mission Statement
"To promote and preserve the health and general welfare of the people. To encourage the orderly development and conservation of natural, historical, and cultural resources in Dallas County. To cultivate good citizenship through environmental education by providing natural, historical, cultural, and recreational programs to the public. To plan, acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the inhabitants of the county, public parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, county forests, wildlife, and other conservation areas."