Articles Tagged: Linn County Conservation

This feature at Pinicon Ridge Park in Linn County is one of a growing number in Iowa meant to assist in aquatic migration.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will continue evaluating its need for juvenile detention beds

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Cedar Rapids has been recognized for its McLoud Run flood control project

Morgan Creek Park ranger joined the department in October 1981

The environmental nonprofit Wings2Water has awarded $26,000 to local organizations whose projects aim to address water quality in the Mississippi River watershed.

Also in this week’s government notes, the Cedar Rapids school board has approved a 3 percent wage increase for district teachers.

In Cedar Rapids, the state department of agriculture plans to invest $177,625 as part of a planned $500,000 project by the Linn County Conservation Board to build a wetland and improve water quality near Morgan Creek Park.

Officials are hopeful that a wetlands restoration project can help reduce erosion and improve water quality near Morgan Creek Park.