Black Hawk County Conservation maintain over 9,000 acres.  These include river accesses, wetlands, wildlife areas, campgrounds, bike trails, geologic sites, lodges, and nature center.

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Black Hawk County Conservation Board meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  The Board is scheduled to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM.  Please note, date, time & location is subject to change.

Black Hawk County Conservation Board Current Members:

Terri Rogers - President
Jenny Murphy - Vice President
Josh Balk - Secretary
Jon McNamee

Mike Bonser

Contact Us:
Black Hawk County Conservation 
1346 West Airline Hwy
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone: (319) 433-7275
Fax: (319) 433-7276
conservation@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov

Black Hawk County Conservation Board

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Activities in Black Hawk County

Several activities are available in Black Hawk County such as:

• Camping
• Hiking & biking trails
• Picnicking
• Public hunting
• Fishing
• Canoeing, boating & kayaking
• Educational programming
• and much more!!

Facilities in Black Hawk County

There are several facilities available for public use in Black Hawk County:

• 5 All-season cabins
• 6 Rustic Cabins
• 2 Enclosed year-round lodges
• 8 Seasonal open shelters
• Numerous campsites spread over 4 parks
• Wildlife exhibit (Hickory Hills Park)
• Hartman Reserve Nature Center
• Firearms Range
• Archery Range
• Trap-shooting Range

Parks in Black Hawk County

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