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May 31:
Port Louisa NWR Headquarters Groundbreaking
June 2 :
Full Moon Paddle
June 16: Big Sand Mound Field Day
July 7:
Iowa River Float
Groundbreaking on May 31
(5/10/12) The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new headquarters building at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge near Wapello, Iowa. The groundbreaking will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 31. ... Find out more
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Port Louisa Boat Ramp Open
(5/10/12) The boat ramp at the Louisa Division on Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge has reopened.
April NLC Newsletter
(4/12/12) It's going in the mail next week but you can read it NOW ... Download the April NLC Newsletter
Waterfowl Migration Report
(12/27/11) Iowa DNR counts at Odessa Wildlife Complex on 12/23 indicate around 2300 ducks and 2600 geese on the area.
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Enjoy all your favorite outdoor activities in Louisa County, Iowa
Bordered by the Mississippi River and with more than 15,000 acres of parks and natural areas we're confident we have what you’re looking for.
Spend some time in Louisa County, you’ll feel better for it . . . naturally.
- Paddle thousands of acres of wetlands and 72 miles of river Water trails »
- Explore nature hiking forest, wetland and prairie trails
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- Sleep under the stars at one of our six campgrounds
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- Experience some of Iowa’s best hunting on more than 13,000 acres of public areas Hunting areas »
- Watch wildlife everywhere! Find out where »
- Reel in your limit. The fishing is great on our rivers, streams, lakes and pond Fishing hotspots»