Welcome to Howard County, Conservation Page

Pre-construction work has begun on the Prairie Springs Recreational Trail. The work being done at this time consists mainly of clearing and grubbing along the trail from the Cresco Yard Waste Site down to the Prairie’s Edge Nature Center. Please be aware that this section of the trail is now closed! Please obey all trail closure barricades. These closures will also affect potions of the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails. When using these trails, if you come to a trail closure,

PLEASE TURN AROUND and go back the way you came. Please bear with the Howard County Conservation Department and the City of Cresco as we work to improve the Prairie Springs Recreational Trail for all users!

The Howard County Conservation Board (HCCB) was authorized by a vote of the people at a general election in 1956, for the purpose of acquiring and developing county parks, preserves, wildlife areas, forests and other conservation areas and to encourage the wise management of our natural resources.

The conservation board consists of five individuals who show demonstrated interests in conservation and recreational activities. conservation board members are appointed by the Board

of Supervisors to staggered 5 - year terms and serve without compensation.

WELCOME TO HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVATION OFFICE