posted on 9/30/24
A management harvest on the south side of Big Hollow Lake is scheduled to begin Thursday, October 3. The public is asked to avoid this area while the work is underway. Des Moines County Conservation will post on its social media pages when the work is complete.
The harvest is being done as part of a long-established forest management plan developed in consultation with the Iowa DNR.
This harvest, the planning process for which has been nearly two years in the making, will thin the canopy, making room for a new generation of native hardwoods that local wildlife depend on. The process is being administered by consultants from Geode Forestry.
For more information, contact Des Moines County Conservation at 319-753-8260 or conservation@dmcounty.com.
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posted 4/17/25 · Emergency Management Agency
Press Release: Public Opinion Needed for Hazard Mitigation Planning
Des Moines County, IA
PUBLIC OPINION NEEDED FOR HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Des Moines County, along with its cities, is collaborating with Des Moines County Emergency Management to revise the Des Moines County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
We are examining past instances of hazards, including drought, extreme heat, flooding, and severe weather events. Additionally, we are considering potential hazards such as disease outbreaks, hazardous material spills, and transportation incidents. Our goal is to develop recommended actions that enhance community safety and reduce the impact of these hazards.
A Public Opinion Survey is accessible at your local City Hall, County Auditors Office, Des Moines County Emergency Management and on the Des Moines County Emergency Management website.
We invite all residents of Des Moines County who are interested in Hazard Mitigation to share their thoughts about challenges your community has faced due to these hazards or suggestions that could improve safety in the County or City. We kindly request that surveys, comments, and opinions be submitted by July 15, 2025.
Thank you to everyone who participates. For any questions or comments, please reach out to Shannon Prado, Emergency Manager at prados@dmcounty.com or Gail Thomas, Planner, at grthomasplans@gmail.com, or call the planner at 641-233-8942.
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