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One of the most universally accessible parks in the country, on Easter Lake Park's north shore, is slated to open this weekend. Easter Lake Park in southeast Des Moines draws […] Read More
Congratulations to five of our members for receiving a 2024 Large Grant for fish habitat work in reservoirs! As you know, the approval and fund allocation process can be long, […] Read More
Want to learn more about the FY2023 Approved Projects? Friends of Reservoirs has five large grant projects funded this year. Learn more about them, and please reply with any questions! […] Read More
Just three years ago it was merely a vision. Today the Athene North Shore Recreation Area is fully funded with construction crews poised to dig in. This development project at […] Read More
(Washington, DC) - The National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) announced today nine projects funded through a nearly $1.6 million grant program established through proceeds from the Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open […] Read More
Polk County voters overwhelmingly approved a $65 million bond Tuesday to fund conservation, recreation and water quality projects countywide. Unofficial election results showed 81% of voters said yes to the Polk County […] Read More
DES MOINES – Bicyclists, runners, walkers, and pretty much anyone else who likes Central Iowa’s trail systems can now enjoy Easter Lake Park again. Park and trail lovers celebrated the […] Read More
Easter Lake Reopening with Clear Waters and New Trails WHO TV Des MoinesDES MOINES, Iowa -- Since the early 2000s Easter Lake in Des Moines looked like a murky, muddy pit. Now, after decades of planning and work, it is finally full, ... Read More
$20 million renovation brings southside lake back to life KCCI Des MoinesAfter $20 million and years in the making, Easter Lake is becoming a lake again because it finally has water. Read More
What’s new on the central Iowa biking scene Des Moines RegisterReady to roll down to the farmers' market or your favorite brewery on two wheels? Here are a few changes to look for on metro area trails and roads this summer: ... Read More
