Wings2Water is proud to award $15,000 to Linn County Conservation as part of our 2025 Grant Awards. The funding will support the construction of a pond/wetland hybrid in Morgan Creek County Park on Cedar Rapids’ southwest side. This innovative system will filter runoff from 145 acres of row-crop farmland, reducing sediment and erosion before it reaches Morgan Creek—and ultimately protecting the Cedar River, a key source of drinking water for Cedar Rapids residents.
Linn County Conservation, a department of Linn County, manages over 9,000 acres of natural areas—more than 2% of the county’s land—including 30+ parks and trails. From hiking, biking, and camping to unique facilities like the Wickiup Hill Learning Center and the county’s arboretum, their work connects people with the outdoors while preserving natural resources for future generations.
Learn more about Linn County Conservation here.