Decatur County Conservation Board's mission is to provide all citizens with quality environmental experiences through the development of parks and recreation areas, educational programs, and partnerships with various organizations. We want to achieve this by maintaining the best possible parks and recreation system, building a quality educational center, and teaching environmental responsibility by example. We believe that by teaching young people to understand and respect the environment they will make good environmental decisions as adults.

Conservation Education Cost-Share to Landowners

The mission of the Decatur County Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide the leadership in promoting and protecting the integrity of Decatur County's soil, water, and other natural resources through technical assistance and education.

The DEEP (Diversity & Equity in Environmental Programs) Collaborative brings together local community organizations and university-led initiatives that address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), K-12 education, and the environment.

The Delaware County Conservation Board invites you to enjoy and spend leisure time in scenic northeast Iowa. Utilizing the rugged beauty that nature has provided, our parks feature limestone bluffs, sloping forest lands, winding trout streams and scenic views of the Maquoketa River Valley. You will find a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities available which makes the enjoyment of the outdoors possible for people of all ages and interests.

To provide information about soil, water, and related natural resource conservation; identify and prioritize local soil and water resource concerns; and connect land users to sources of educational, technical and financial assistance to implement conservation practices and technologies.