(Spirit Lake)– The former head of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has been named the new Executive Director of the Dickinson County Conservation Board. Richard Leopold tells KUOO news he’s very excited to be back in his old stomping grounds…Click here for comment from Rich Leopold
After his four-year stint as head of the DNR, Leopold was employed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Regional Headquarters in Minneapolis.
Leopold, who’s been on the job as the county Conservation Board’s Executive Director since Monday, says he’ll put an emphasis on working with partnerships…
Click here for comment from Rich Leopold
In addition to overseeing operation of the Nature Center and the county farm complex east of Kenue Park, the Dickinson County Conservation Board also manages the Horseshoe Bend Preserve, Orleans Beach, the Judd Wildlife Area, the Spring Run Shooting Range, Westport Pit Park, the Superior Marsh and various canoe accesses along the Little Sioux River.
Leopold says he instantly became interested in the position with the Dickinson County Conservation Board once he learned of the impending vacancy…Click here for comment from Rich Leopold
Leopold says this is a very exciting time for the Dickinson County Conservation Board and he’s glad to have the opportunity to play a role in it…Click here for comment from Rich Leopold
As mentioned earlier, John Walters, the Executive Director for the Conservation Board for the last 22 years, is assuming full-time management of the Recycling Center just east of Milford.
