Conservation Connection

Subtle Spring

Subtle Spring

By Jim Colbert:
The beauty of an Iowa woodland in early spring is subtle, but once you get to be on a first-name-basis with spring ephemerals, they’re impossible to ignore!

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Calibrate Your Disgust

Calibrate Your Disgust

There is a 100-fold difference in E. coli levels between Iowa’s cleanest lakes and Iowa’s dirtiest rivers, and between new and outdated sewage treatment systems. That leaves a lot of wiggle room to enjoy Iowa’s waters while protecting your health, and to make things a little better by repairing our infrastructure.

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Troubleshooting a  Rain Garden

Troubleshooting a Rain Garden

Rain gardens are a stormwater management solution that’s simple enough to tackle as a DIY project. However, I’ve noticed a few things that can go wrong. Here are some tips to avoid them!

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Create a Native Plant Sensory Garden!

Create a Native Plant Sensory Garden!

A sensory garden involves all of your senses (taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight) making it a great learning opportunity for young children, adults with mental disabilities, or really anyone! These are the plants I would use if I wanted to create an Iowa native sensory garden!

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