See Trees Forever Field Coordinator Roger Hunt on the second day of this two-day educational event. "Conservation on Iowa Farms" has been added to the April 3rd morning slate at the State Historical Building in the Main Floor Classroom. Spanning 60+ years of farming and conservation experience, presenters include Dave Van Waus (Pheasants Forever), who will focus on maximizing unproductive land with conservation programs; Carl Kurtz, who will focus on the esthetics of wetlands in farming life; and Roger Hunt (Trees Forever), who will focus on the role of trees and perennial plants in modern crop and livestock farming.
Conference Goals and Objectives:
- Restore the traditional water wealth of Iowa by striking a healthy balance between human industry and nature’s strategies.
- Create awareness of the escalating costs associated with unbalanced water management.
- Empower landowners, community leaders, elected officials, design professionals, and environmental enthusiasts with the information necessary to maximize their water resources.
- Identify and encourage new and innovative funding sources for both public and private watershed restoration and flood prevention.
Iowa stands poised to lead the farm belt in maximizing water resources for a healthier, safer, and more abundant future. Whether we take the necessary steps to forge ahead or choose instead to fall behind depends on you. Come join state and national experts as they explore the expanding universe of successful strategies for balancing the impact of agricultural and urban activities with nature’s brilliant water management system: wetlands!
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