| Frequently Asked Questions are here to help you find the proper agency, group or organization to help you obtain the information you need. If you have a question not answered here or elsewhere in the site, please email or call Linn County Conservation. |
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Do you have information about Coralville Reservoir?
Do you have information about Palisades-Kepler or Pleasant Creek Parks?
How can I order trees and shrubs for wildlife plantings?
How do I reserve a shelter at a city park?
I am planning a trip to another part of Iowa. How can I locate county and state parks at my destination that have camping or other lodging?
I am planning a trip to Linn County. Can you send me information about motels and other lodging in the area?
I believe someone is dumping toxic chemicals into a stream near my house. Who should I call?
I have a pond and would like to improve the fishing. Who should I call?
I would like to burn some branches and other debris on my property in rural Linn County. How do I get a burning permit?
What are the hunting or fishing seasons for this year?
What can I do to improve a forest on my property?
What can I do to stop soil erosion on my property?
What is the difference between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Linn County Conservation Department?
What is the program schedule for Indian Creek Nature Center?
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 : Do you have information about Coralville Reservoir? |
 : Coralville Reservoir and the associated public facilities such as boat ramps and campgrounds are operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Phone - (319) 338-3543.
Internet address: www.mvr.usace.army.mil/ncrodc/
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| : Do you have information about Palisades-Kepler or Pleasant Creek Parks? |
: There are four state parks in or near Linn County. These parks are operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Palisades-Kepler State Park is off Highway 30 near Mt. Vernon. Phone - (319) 895-6039
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/palikepl.htm
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area is located near Palo. Phone - (319) 436-7716.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/pleascrk.htm
Lake Macbride is located in Johnson County. The phone number is (319) 644-2200.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/macbride.htm
Wapsipinicon State Park is located near Anamosa in Jones County. Phone - (319) 462-2761.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/wapsi.htm
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| : How can I order trees and shrubs for wildlife plantings? |
: Many local nurseries carry plants that make good wildlife habitat. In addition, the state operates a nursery in Ames. Orders are taken every year during the winter for spring delivery. The phone number for the state forest nursery is (800) 865-2477. The local NRCS District also sometimes orders plants for wildlife and windbreak plantings. Their number is (319) 377-5960.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/forest/sdlng.htm
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| : How do I reserve a shelter at a city park? |
: Cedar Rapids operates a number of city parks. Reservations and other information may be obtained by calling (319) 286-5760. Information about Marion parks may be obtained by calling (319) 377-4846. For other towns or cities in Linn County, contact their respective parks department or their city hall.
Internet address - Cedar Rapids: www.cedar-rapids.org/parks/index.asp
Internet address - Marion: www.cityofmarion.org/parks/park_info.html
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| : I am planning a trip to another part of Iowa. How can I locate county and state parks at my destination that have camping or other lodging? |
: Information on other County Conservation Board Areas is available through the office of the Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards (IACCB) at (515) 963-9582.
Internet address: www.ecity.net/iaccb/links.htm
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides information at their website.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/ppd/brochure.htm
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| : I am planning a trip to Linn County. Can you send me information about motels and other lodging in the area? |
: Please review our website for information about camping areas in the county - we will be pleased to send you information about any of our parks or facilities. The Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has information about hotels, restaurants and other attractions in the area. Their phone number is (800) 735-5557.
Internet address: www.cedar-rapids.com/
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| : I believe someone is dumping toxic chemicals into a stream near my house. Who should I call? |
: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has an environmental compliance bureau office in Manchester. They handle issues related to water quality. Phone - (563) 927-2640.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/epd/index.htm
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| : I have a pond and would like to improve the fishing. Who should I call? |
: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a fishery station at Lake Macbride. They are available to answer questions regarding fishing and ponds. Phone - (319) 624-3615.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/fish/fish.htm
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| : I would like to burn some branches and other debris on my property in rural Linn County. How do I get a burning permit? |
: The Linn County Public Health Department issues burn permits. Phone – (319) 892-6000.
Internet address: air.linn.ia.us/openburning/openburning.html
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| : What are the hunting or fishing seasons for this year? |
: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is responsible for establishing hunting, fishing and trapping seasons as well as wildlife-related law enforcement. There are two IDNR conservation officers in Linn County. They work out of their vehicles and can be reached on their cellular phones. The officers can be reached at (319)350-2863 or (319)350-2871. The TIP (Turn in Poachers) hotline is 1-800-532-2020.
Fishing information may be found at: www.state.ia.us/fish/fish.htm
Hunting info may be found at: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/fwb/wildlife/pages/index.htm
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| : What can I do to improve a forest on my property? |
: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a district forester to assist landowners with improving their timber resource and helping identify trees that can be sold. The phone number is (319) 351-8886.
Internet address: www.state.ia.us/dnr/organiza/forest/index.htm
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| : What can I do to stop soil erosion on my property? |
: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS - formerly the Soil Conservation Service) has several staff people with expertise in various soil and erosion topics. Their phone number is (319) 377-5960. Internet address: www.nrcs.usda.gov
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| : What is the difference between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Linn County Conservation Department? |
: There are several differences between the two agencies. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is a branch of state government. The IDNR has enforcement responsibility for a number of conservation-related programs including environmental quality and fish and wildlife laws. If you want to know more about the Linn County Conservation program, visit our home page and select the appropriate category.
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| : What is the program schedule for Indian Creek Nature Center? |
: Indian Creek Nature Center is a privately operated education facility southeast of Cedar Rapids. Their phone number is (319) 362-0664.
Internet address: www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org
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