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These short case sudies provide diverse examples of activities that have taken place to conserve, enhance, and restore Iowa's wetlands and riparian areas. Constructed wetlands projects are also included. Contact names and phone numbers are given for more information. Additional projects will be added. If you have ideas for case studies, send suggestions to our Webmaster with some basic information about the project, its sponsors, and at least one contact name with a phone number or email address.   Award-winning volunteers prove that kids make a difference Roland-Story School fourth-grade, Central Iowa     Building project designed to protect Carney Marsh Carney Marsh, Central Iowa       Community plan for greenbelt reduces flood impacts, increases local tax base Cherokee, Northwest Iowa       Fens: One of Iowa's unique habitats Statewide     Monitoring and education go hand-in-hand at donated wetland Akron-Westfield Community Schools, Western Iowa   National guard and local scouts join forces to restore wetlands Camp Dodge, Central Iowa     National wildlife refuge launches stewardship initiative Union Slough, Northern Iowa     Reclaiming abandoned mine land with wetlands Poffenbarger site, Southern Iowa       Restoring flood-prone lands creates scenic byway Iowa River Corridor Project, Eastern Iowa     Riparian buffers project a national model Bear Creek, Central Iowa      Wetland nature center fosters education, brings visitors Lost Island Wetland Nature Center, Northern Iowa   Questions? Comments? Contact our Webmaster