Appanoose County Conservation was voted into existance in 1959 by the citizens of Appanoose County.  The ACCB currently manages well over 1,000 acres of land in the form of parks, trails, campgrounds, and public hunting areas. In addition to those areas, the board operates an environmental education center and has a growing environmental education program. The board provides free educational programs to school, youth, and civic groups as well as the general public.