County approves MOU with Iowa DNR to host MODUS bird-tracking antenna at Environmental Learning Center

Jul 28, 2026

Supervisors authorized an MOU allowing the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to place a MODUS (motus) tracking antenna at the Environmental Learning Center; county’s obligations are limited to internet and electricity, with local partners donating pole and installation support.

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Supervisors approved authorizing the chair to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to host a MODUS (motus) bird- and insect-tracking antenna at the county Environmental Learning Center. Conservation director Katie Hammond told the board Muscatine Power and Water and REC are donating a pole and installation assistance; the DNR will install the antenna and the county will provide internet and electricity for the unit.

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