Conservation Board
Regular Meetings
Monthly meetings are held in the board meeting room of the Benton County Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Board meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Monday of each month, at 5:30 pm, unless otherwise posted. Other meetings are called as needed. Meetings are open to the public.
Board History
In 1955, the Iowa State Legislature passed a law providing for the creation of county conservation boards. In 1956, a public vote of Benton County residents authorized the creation of the Benton County Conservation Board. The BCCB was one of sixteen counties in Iowa to make a conservation board that year. The Benton County Conservation Board (BCCB) has been working on preserving Iowa’s natural heritage since that day. The BCCB built the first man-made lake by a county conservation department in the state of Iowa, "Hannen Lake.” These properties include bike and hiking trails, preserves, boat ramps, and campground facilities.
If you are interested in serving on the Benton County Conservation Board, please reachout to us and view the information below!
Benton County Conservation Board Member Description
Benton County Conservation Board Member Description
Click here to apply to be a Benton County Conservation Board Member
Benton County Board Application
Please send Benton County Conservation Board applications to [email protected] or mail to:
Benton County Human Resources
811 D Ave.
Vinton, Iowa 52349
Annual Report
View Benton County Conserviation's Annual Report!
Conservation Board
Board of Supervisors Liaison
2023 Conservation Board Meetings
Region 10 REAP Assembly
