Iowa Wildlife Center Development Phases

In order to carry out the mission of the Iowa Wildlife Center, several phases were identified and will be carried out over the next several years.  The initial phase is nearly completed.

(check = accomplished; IP = in process; bullet = not yet begun)

Initial Phase

ü  Conduct needs assessment, form partnerships, research similar facilities nationwide

ü  Acquire land for IWC facility

ü  Inform neighbors in surrounding community

ü  Begin land stewardship projects (hired a part-time land steward)

ü  Create Steering Committee and begin design of organization

ü  Develop protected website for Steering Committee updates (pro-bono by Entrepreneurial Technologies of Des Moines)

ü  Create internship program (hired first intern to help with administration and land stewardship tasks)

ü  Develop initial public website (pro-bono by Entrepreneurial Technologies of Des Moines)

ü  Develop conceptual site plan (pro-bono by RDG Planning and Design of Des Moines)

ü  Develop founding board of directors

ü  File for and receive Nonprofit corporation status under Iowa Code   

IP  Develop business plan, file for federal nonprofit status (to be completed by early 2010)

IP  Begin fundraising for construction and staffing of facility (DONATE LINK).

 ü    Hold project announcement celebration (Spring 2010)

·        Design the wildlife clinic and hospital and outdoor cages (planned completion Spring 2011)

Phase one

·        Build the wildlife clinic and hospital, wildlife housing, offices, storage and parking (planned completion Fall 2012)

Phase two

·       Build the education and training center (planned Fall 2015)