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Feb 12

Story County - A Most Bird Friendly Community

Posted to Story County Conservation News on February 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM by Madison Nolte

Story County Conservation has gone beyond basic bird conservation to achieve the highest level of recognition in the Bird Friendly Iowa program, demonstrating exceptional commitment to habitat, education, and reducing threats to birds through challenging actions in categories like sustainability. Child in blue shirt stands at large window watching the birds outside through binoculars

Tag(s): Programs, Natural Resources, Awards

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Feb 04

Bond: Oxbow Restoration Complete at Wicks Wildlife Area

Posted to Story County Conservation News on February 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM by Madison Nolte

Restoration of two South Skunk River oxbows at Wicks Wildlife Area near Story City is now complete, marking the first finished project funded through the Story County Water & Land Legacy Bond.

Excavator machine scoops into large depression in ground, filled with water, surrounded by mud

Tag(s): Wicks Wildlife Area, Water Quality, SCWLL, Projects, Natural Resources

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Oct 08

Story County Conservation receives $100,000 Impact Grant

Posted to Story County Conservation News on October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM by Madison Nolte

Story County Conservation receives $100,000 Impact Grant from Story County Community Foundation Story County Conservation employees pose with giant check written for $100,000