Palo Alto County Conservation Board

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The purpose of the County Conservation Board is to conserve the natural resources of the county; to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available public parks, preserves, recreation conservation areas; to provide adequate programs of public recreation; and to help educate local residents about the natural world.  The Palo Alto County Conservation manages 2,800 acres of public forest, marshes, prairies, and parks. Habitat management includes tree planting, prairie and wetland restoration, wildlife food plots, fish stocking, and nesting structures for ducks, geese, and songbirds. 







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