Pheasants Forever & Partners Form Coalition Benefiting Southwest Iowa

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Pheasants Forever & Partners Form Coalition Benefiting Public Access, Economic Development, and Agriculture in Southwest Iowa. Business leaders encouraged to attend informational meeting on March 13th in Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Pheasants Forever and a coalition of partners recently announced a new project in southwest Iowa to stimulate outdoor tourism, rural economies, and Ag production. The initiative – Southwest Iowa Communities for Pheasants and Farming – focuses on development of wildlife habitat and public access on private lands to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities while increasing agricultural profitability in the region.

The Southwest Iowa Communities for Pheasants and Farming Initiative seeks to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for Iowans and non-residents by investing in outdoor infrastructure. Why? In the Hawkeye State alone, 65 percent of residents participate in outdoor recreation, helping to attract employers and an active workforce that supports 83,000 jobs and an annual $8.7 billion in consumer spending. Southwest Iowa is well-positioned to be the recipient of a thriving outdoor economy with its many public access features along the Missouri River, with the hopes of adding more acres through the Iowa Habitat and Access Program.

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