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The mission of Story County Conservation (SCC) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Story County:
  • Educating citizens to be wise caretakers of our natural environment
  • Providing recreational opportunities
  • Wisely managing our natural resources

SCC manages over 3,000 acres of parks and natural areas for outdoor recreation and takes an active role in developing and managing wildlife habitat throughout the county, including assistance to private landowners. SCC also oversees the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management program.


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2013 Partners Photo Contest Winners Announced
Story County Conservation Partners invites the public to view this year’s Partners Photo Contest winners. Photographs will be on display at the Story County Conservation Center April 14 - August 25, 2013. Read on...
Join SCC for a Geode Hunting Trip in Keokuk
Travel with SCC on a geode hunting excursion this fall! Spend Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 in Keokuk, Iowa with Story County Conservation Naturalist Jessica Lancial. Read on...

Mike Cox
Director
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56461 180th St.
Ames, IA 50010

Ph: (515) 232-2516
Fax: (515) 232-6989

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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