Conservation & Parks

  1. Hickory Grove Lake Restoration

    The DNR will treat Hickory Grove Lake on August 4th (pending workable weather conditions) with rotenone, a botanical pesticide, to eliminate the remaining fish population. Read on...

  2. COVID-19 Impacts to SCC Operations

    Updated June 17, 2020 Read on...

  3. SCC Updates to Management of Campgrounds & Facilities

    Story County Conservation has devised a three-tiered approach to opening of campgrounds and facilities. Read on...
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Connecting people with nature and improving natural resources -- making Story County a great place to live, work, and recreate.

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Story County Conservation manages more than 3,100 acres of parks and natural areas, including lakes, campgrounds, and trails, and an additional 5,500 acres of roadside habitat through our Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management program. The environmental education staff serves Story County schools and the public with interpretive and informational programs for all ages. Story County Conservation's volunteer program provides volunteer opportunities to individuals and groups interested in making a difference in local natural resources.  

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  1. Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Aug 25

    What's Blooming Now?

  2. Mon, Jul 20 - Mon, Aug 31

    Captain BushTale's Treasure Hunt

  3. Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12

    CANCELED FLOAT V (Backpacking Trip)
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Story County Conservation (SCC) strives to be wise stewards of our wildlife, lands, and water. This recently led us to adopt a rule requiring non-toxic ammunition for all hunting in SCC areas. 

View this and all other SCC regulations here.

View a map of all county hunting areas. 

More information about non-toxic ammunition can be found at https://www.blankparkzoo.com/conservation/bald-eagles/iowa-hunters-leading-the-way and www.huntingwithnonlead.org. 

Thank you for helping to advance our conservation heritage. 

Agendas and Minutes

Story County Conservation Board

The Story County Conservation Board meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Park (56461 180th St.), northeast of Ames. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Agendas are available prior to the meetings.

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Partners Membership Program

Partners are people who care about nature and want to see SCC achieve its mission. Partners are people who want to make a difference. 

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Agendas are available the Monday prior to each meeting.

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