Meet the Poweshiek County Conservation team, and find key contacts from our department and the DNR.
Tylor Nelson
Tylor joined Poweshiek County Conservation Staff in October 2023. He previously worked as a resource manager for Guthrie County Conservation. Tylor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the County Conservation Department, as well as preparing budgets, making recommendations to the Board, writing grants, and helping maintain and develop all county areas. Tylor has a degree in natural resrouce management from Upper Iowa University.
Daniel Schreur
Daniel started with Poweshiek County in April of 2022. He is an alumnus of Dordt University with a degree in Environmental Science and Biology. Daniel is responsible for the maintenance and development of Diamond Lake Park and the wildlife areas managed by the county. When he isn’t working, Daniel enjoys hiking, backpacking, fishing, game nights, and spending time with his friends and family.
Amy Andrews Durbin
Amy started with Poweshiek County in March of 2020. She provides environmental education to children and adults throughout the county, in school and community settings. Contact her if you would like her to present to your group! Amy is a proud alumna of Central College with a degree in Communication Studies and Environmental Science. In her free time, she enjoys exploring prairies and woodlands, game nights, reading, doing craft projects, and attempting to garden.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Contacts
- Conservation Officer
John Steinbach
641-660-0741
- Fisheries Biologist
Chris Mack
- 319-350-8093
chris.mack@dnr.state.ia.us
- District Forester
Mark Vitosh
641-752-3352
mark.vitosh@dnr.state.ia.us
- Wildlife Biologist (Iowa River Wildlife Unit)
Rodney Ellingson
641-751-9767
- Depredation Officer
- Helga Offenburger
641-623-2970
Tylor Nelson
Director 
Cole Rozendaal
Natural Resources Technician 
Daniel Schreur
Park Technician 
Amy Andrews Durbin
Naturalist 
