Cherokee County Conservation Board

Cherokee County Conservation Board Who We Are


The Cherokee County Conservation Board (CCCB) is a five-member, voluntary panel of citizens appointed by the Cherokee County Board of Supervisors.

Each member typically serves a five-year term, and may be reappointed for consecutive terms. The CCCB meets monthly, usually on the 2nd Monday. Meetings are open to the public and agendas are posted at the Cherokee County Courthouse and the CCCB headquarters prior to the meetings. The CCCB employs four full-time staff, as well as up to four summer aides. Staff are chosen based on their experience

and education, their ability to work with the public, and their desire to keep Cherokee County's parks in excellent condition. The staff makes environmental education a priority, and has the knowledge and experience to answer many questions about the parks, local wildlife, plants and natural history. What We Do


This list is a sample of services provided by our staff. Development of facilities and services for outdoor recreation in Cherokee County Parks
Maintenance of campgrounds, picnic areas, park buildings and roads
Coordination of community projects such as trails, boat ramps, and outdoor classrooms
Maintenance and improvement of natural habitat within county parks
Providing technical assistance to private landowners with habitat improvement questions
Classroom and public environmental education programs
Addressing wildlife questions and issues
Identification of plants and wildlife in Cherokee County

Trap area and the support building at Licklider are open! Bring your own machine and clays or wait until we have staffed...
06/11/2026

Trap area and the support building at Licklider are open! Bring your own machine and clays or wait until we have staffed days and hours to use our stuff. The easternmost field is CLOSED to use and signed that way.This area does require sign in and a permit, either daily or annual. Extra fee to use our machine and clays. Please pick up your spent shells. Will let you know when we have staffed days and hours figured out! Bathrooms will be open regardless.

We're partnering with the Sanford Museum to offer Paddle with an Archaeologist! Registration required at cherokeecountyp...
06/08/2026

We're partnering with the Sanford Museum to offer Paddle with an Archaeologist! Registration required at cherokeecountyparks.com!

Don't forget about the REAP Assembly on Sunday! Take the opportunity to tell us where you'd like those monies spent and ...
06/05/2026

Don't forget about the REAP Assembly on Sunday! Take the opportunity to tell us where you'd like those monies spent and see what some money has already been used to improve

06/04/2026
Bill Anderson, CAEDC Director, captured some photos from the Ag & Industry Tour at Licklider Shooting Complex today. If ...
06/04/2026

Bill Anderson, CAEDC Director, captured some photos from the Ag & Industry Tour at Licklider Shooting Complex today. If you missed out, stop by during our Open House in August!

Tomorrow is the first activity on our summer activities calendar! Visit our website (www.cherokeecountyparks.com) to reg...
06/03/2026

Tomorrow is the first activity on our summer activities calendar! Visit our website (www.cherokeecountyparks.com) to register for camps and the Paddle with an Archaeologist program!

Are you interested in improving natural and cultural resources for the direct benefit of Cherokee County?  Please join u...
05/27/2026

Are you interested in improving natural and cultural resources for the direct benefit of Cherokee County?  Please join us on June 7th  to share ideas for how Iowa’s premier funding program for outdoor recreation, conservation and historic preservation can assist your county and communities.

Woohoo! We worked all day at Licklider so we could leave the gate open for you.
05/26/2026

Woohoo! We worked all day at Licklider so we could leave the gate open for you.

What a week! Staff spent all week removing fallen trees and branches from several parks due to Sunday night's storm. Pri...
05/22/2026

What a week! Staff spent all week removing fallen trees and branches from several parks due to Sunday night's storm. Priorities were roadways, campsites, and rental facilities. We haven't finished cleaning up parks or trails and definitely didn't have an opportunity to mow. The only property currently closed is Licklider Shooting Complex. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

UPDATE: The tree has been removed and the north gate at Martin's is now open!Sorry! A new tree fell across the road. We'...
05/20/2026

UPDATE: The tree has been removed and the north gate at Martin's is now open!

Sorry! A new tree fell across the road. We'll get the gate open as soon as we can. We're still working on downed trees in other parks.

Address

629 River Road
Cherokee, IA
51012

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17127971363

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