|
|
|
The Linn County Conservation Department manages public lands to enhance the
quality of life for the people of Linn County. These lands are acquired due
to their aesthetic beauty, environmental benefits, and as a place for people
to enjoy outdoor recreation. A variety of areas, activities and programs are
available throughout the Conservation Department for your use.
|
|
|
|
OUR PURPOSE:
|
|
To create a county conservation board and to authorize counties to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to inhabitants of the county, public museums, parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, county forests, wildlife, and other conservation areas, and to promote and preserve the health and general welfare of the people, to encourage the orderly development and the conservation of natural resources, and to cultivate good citizenship by providing adequate programs of public recreation. (Chapter 350, Code of Iowa)
|
|
|
|
OUR MISSION:
|
|
To provide high-quality outdoor recreation and education opportunities and to help people understand the value of natural resources in their lives.
|
|
|
|
OUR VISION:
|
|
That people experience the outdoors and develop an awareness and
admiration of nature. Through this experience they will understand and appreciate our natural resources and their importance for our quality of life.
To meet the growing demand for preservation of open spaces and
protection of our diminishing natural resources. Our prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and topsoil are disappearing at an alarming rate and there has been a significant deterioration in the quality of our surface and groundwaters.
To be the leader in county park management - providing the finest
regional parks and recreation facilities with superior customer service - without question.
To foster a conservation ethic and to interpret the cultural,
historic, and natural heritage of Linn County.
To encourage and market tourism - we strive to be the best.
To positively impact the character of our community by listening to
our patrons, and responding in a timely, professional, and knowledgeable manner.
|
|
|
|
Conservation Board & Meetings
|
The five members of the Linn County Conservation Board act as representatives for
the citizens of Linn County to provide oversight and set policy for the county
conservation program. Members of the Conservation Board are appointed by the Board
of Supervisors to five-year staggered terms.
Board meetings are usually held at 4:00 PM on the third Monday of each month at
the Conservation Office. Meetings are sometimes scheduled at other locations,
times and places to address particular issues. Board meetings are open to the public.
People who wish to meet with the Board are encouraged to call the Conservation Office
at least one week prior to the meeting to reserve time on the agenda, and to confirm
the meeting location.
|
|
|
|
Employment
|
The Linn County Conservation Department employs numerous permanent and seasonal
staff in a variety of job assignments. Turnover in our permanent positions is
uncommon, and usually due to employee attrition or transfer. We recruit 16 to 20
seasonal staff each year to assist with our warm season operations. Applications
for these seasonal positions are accepted on a year round basis, although we do
have a formal application period in late January/early February each year. For
information on current job openings - visit the Linn County Employment Relations
site at the following URL:
www.linncounty.org/jobs/jobs.asp.
If you would like additional information about our seasonal positions ,
please send an email to:
summer.jobs@linncounty.org.
|
|
|
