Clean water starts with you Landowners and residents are partnering with the Union Grove Watershed Project to improve the water quality of the lake, the centerpiece of Union Grove State Park. Through the use of conservation practices on their land, they are helping improve the lake for future generations. More about the project

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Tree Care Workshop Planned for June 10
According to the old adage, it's time to plant corn when an oak's spring leaves are the size of a squirrel's ear. While in modern times we find ourselves not-so-in-tune with our habitat, trees still play key roles. DNR District Forester Joe Herring will lead a tree care workshop on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m.
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Melody Bro, project coordinator, can help landowners
Melody Bro of rural Montour has nurtured a love of the land in Tama County for the past 25 years. Having worked most of her life in soil conservation and water quality, Bro has helped spread this love to both her children and the community through outdoor education.
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Local:
Melody Bro
Union Grove Lake Watershed Project Coordinator
(641) 484-2702 ext. 120
Melody.Bro@ia.nacdnet.net
Toledo NRCS Office

Statewide:
Steve Hopkins
DNR Watershed Improvement Program Grants Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov

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