Engeldinger Marsh, History and Protection

5110 Franklin Avenue,Des Moines IA 50310

20 April, 2022

Description

How Engeldinger March became a protected area and the long battle to get it protected. Presented by Loren Lown, retired ecologist. Engeldinger Marsh is known as one of Iowa's biggest conservation victories. The marsh is a diverse wetland located in northeast Polk County along the highway from Des Moines to Marshalltown; it was threatened by the proposed divided highway. Once almost destroyed by that highway expansion, this area supports as many as 300 species of plants and a variety of wildlife.