| George P. Irwin Conservation Education Station |
The George P. Irwin Conservation Education
Station (GPICES) was established in
September of 1993 with the transfer of a 382
acre tract of land to the Marion County Soil
and Water Conservation District.
A total resource managment approach is
being used to develop the property which
consists of timber, bottoms, grassland and
cropland - much of which is considered highly
erodible land (HEL). In 1997, most of the
cropland was enrolled in the Conservation
Reserve Program.
Some of the demonstration sites at the
Station include sustainable agriculture projects,
shallow water wetlands, warm season grasses
and legumes. Prairie burns are conducted
annually at the Station. These burns have been
used as training sessions for area residents.
A hunting lottery is held each July. Wildlife
hunted at GPICES include deer, turkey and
upland game. Permits for trapping can also be
obtained. For more information contact the
District office at (618)548-2230 ext 3.
Station (GPICES) was established in
September of 1993 with the transfer of a 382
acre tract of land to the Marion County Soil
and Water Conservation District.
A total resource managment approach is
being used to develop the property which
consists of timber, bottoms, grassland and
cropland - much of which is considered highly
erodible land (HEL). In 1997, most of the
cropland was enrolled in the Conservation
Reserve Program.
Some of the demonstration sites at the
Station include sustainable agriculture projects,
shallow water wetlands, warm season grasses
and legumes. Prairie burns are conducted
annually at the Station. These burns have been
used as training sessions for area residents.
A hunting lottery is held each July. Wildlife
hunted at GPICES include deer, turkey and
upland game. Permits for trapping can also be
obtained. For more information contact the
District office at (618)548-2230 ext 3.
This shallow water
wetland was created in
1995 with assistance
from the US Fish and
Wildlife Service
wetland was created in
1995 with assistance
from the US Fish and
Wildlife Service
Prairie burns are
completed annually at the
education station.
completed annually at the
education station.