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Conservation
Board Announces New Director, Nate Young
The
Buena Vista County Conservation Board would like to
introduce Nate Young as the new director. Nate began
his duties with the Conservation Board on June 1. He
is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree
in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. His work experience
includes an extensive background in the construction
industry, seven years as a Technician with the Natural
Resources Conservation Service and the last six years
as an Environmental Specialist with the Department of
Natural Resources in Spencer. Nate's interests are riding
and training horses, hunting and fishing and land conservation.
He is excited to work with the people of Buena Vista
County by providing and enhancing public outdoor experiences.
He lives near Larrabee with his wife and son. The Conservation
Board is excited to welcome Nate and his family. You
may contact him at the Buena Vista County Conservation
Park or by calling him at 712-295-7985.
Gary Christiansen Dedication
A
large crowd turned out for a special dedication ceremony
on August 23, 2009, to honor the life of Gary Christiansen
and his dedication to the Buena Vista County Conservation
Board. The Board honored Gary by renaming the Bur Oak
Wildlife Area south of Peterson to the Gary
Christiansen Wildlife Area. Gary was director of
the Buena Vista County Conservation Board from 1983
to 2009 until his sudden death in March. He dedicated
his life to the outdoors and under his direction, the
Conservation Board created numerous wildlife habitat
and park areas. Board chair, Mark Kirkholm, spoke on
behalf of the Board, "We want to dedicate this
property to him today, we want to recognize, celebrate
and appreciate everything he did for us and the Conservation
Board, the citizens of the County-he worked very hard
to make this area a little better for all of us."
2009
- Spring/Summer Event Schedule
Click here
to see the event schedule. As time allows, there will
be more public and recreational programs planned for
the summer. If your family is interested in taking part
in any of the activities listed above or checking to
see what has been added, please call Lisa Meusburger,
the Naturalist, at 712-749-2563.
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