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	After retirement, Bob and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (9)		After retirement, Bob and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (9)

			See: [[WALTON, Sandra\|Sandra WALTON]]

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	[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life. Walton was a strong advocate for the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program describing it as a benefit to soil conservation projects, county conservation projects, and small and large city parks. (1) He was also a frequent organizer of programs and trips for the Dubuque Audubon Society. Walton also annually hosted bus loads of students who visited Swiss Valley with tours featuring the plant life and geology of the area and displays he maintained in the converted barn/nature center. (2) For his efforts, Walton was named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (3)		[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life. Walton was a strong advocate for the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program describing it as a benefit to soil conservation projects, county conservation projects, and small and large city parks. (1) He was also a frequent organizer of programs and trips for the Dubuque Audubon Society. Walton also annually hosted bus loads of students who visited Swiss Valley with tours featuring the plant life and geology of the area and displays he maintained in the converted barn/nature center. (2) For his efforts, Walton was named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (3)

	In 1997 Walton was the host on a ten-member Iowa Conservation Corps crew. The work involved improving trout habitat and stabilizing stream banks at ~~[[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]~~. Funded by a grant through Iowa Workforce Development, the program hired youth to install oak bank hides which protected trout from such predators as heron, otters, and mink. (4)		In 1997 Walton was the host on a ten-member Iowa Conservation Corps crew. The work involved improving trout habitat and stabilizing stream banks at Swiss Valley. Funded by a grant through Iowa Workforce Development, the program hired youth to install oak bank hides which protected trout from such predators as heron, otters, and mink. (4)

	In 2005 Walton, executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. Walton learned the land was available and notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement for $1 million with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Walton then initiated the fundraising effort. (5) He was soon to be involved in discussions that led to the overpass over Highway 51 connecting Heritage Trail with the city. (6) Walton and the conservation board which managed the trail wanted a safer path for bicycle riders and walkers. (7)		In 2005 Walton, executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. Walton learned the land was available and notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement for $1 million with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Walton then initiated the fundraising effort. (5) He was soon to be involved in discussions that led to the overpass over Highway 51 connecting Heritage Trail with the city. (6) Walton and the conservation board which managed the trail wanted a safer path for bicycle riders and walkers. (7)

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	He retired in 2008 after more than thirty years as the executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (8)		He retired in 2008 after more than thirty years as the executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (8)

	After retirement, ~~Bon~~ and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (9)		After retirement, Bob and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (9)

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	[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life. Walton was a strong advocate for the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program describing it as a benefit to soil conservation projects, county conservation projects, and small and large city parks. (1) He was also a frequent organizer of programs and trips for the Dubuque Audubon Society. Walton also annually hosted bus loads of students who visited Swiss Valley with tours featuring the plant life and geology of the area and displays he maintained in the converted barn/nature center. (2) For his efforts, Walton was named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (3)		[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life. Walton was a strong advocate for the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program describing it as a benefit to soil conservation projects, county conservation projects, and small and large city parks. (1) He was also a frequent organizer of programs and trips for the Dubuque Audubon Society. Walton also annually hosted bus loads of students who visited Swiss Valley with tours featuring the plant life and geology of the area and displays he maintained in the converted barn/nature center. (2) For his efforts, Walton was named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (3)

	In 1997 Walton was the host on a ten-member Iowa Conservation Corps crew. The work involved improving trout habitat and stabilizing stream banks at [[SWISS VALLEY ~~PARK~~]]. Funded by a grant through Iowa Workforce Development, the program hired youth to install oak bank hides which protected trout from such predators as heron, otters, and mink. (4)		In 1997 Walton was the host on a ten-member Iowa Conservation Corps crew. The work involved improving trout habitat and stabilizing stream banks at [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. Funded by a grant through Iowa Workforce Development, the program hired youth to install oak bank hides which protected trout from such predators as heron, otters, and mink. (4)

	In 2005 Walton, executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. Walton learned the land was available and notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement for $1 million with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Walton then initiated the fundraising effort. (5) He was soon to be involved in discussions that led to the overpass over Highway 51 connecting Heritage Trail with the city. (6) Walton and the conservation board which managed the trail wanted a safer path for bicycle riders and walkers. (7)		In 2005 Walton, executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. Walton learned the land was available and notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement for $1 million with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Walton then initiated the fundraising effort. (5) He was soon to be involved in discussions that led to the overpass over Highway 51 connecting Heritage Trail with the city. (6) Walton and the conservation board which managed the trail wanted a safer path for bicycle riders and walkers. (7)
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	2. Lyon, Randy, a teacher of fourth grade students who participated in outdoor education		2. Lyon, Randy, a teacher of fourth grade students who participated in outdoor education

	3. Photograph, Telegraph Herald, September 28, 1982, p. 7		3. Photograph, ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 1982, p. 7

	4. Reber, Craig, "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p 2		4. Reber, Craig, "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p 2

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	[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.		[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life. Walton was a strong advocate for the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program describing it as a benefit to soil conservation projects, county conservation projects, and small and large city parks. (1) He was also a frequent organizer of programs and trips for the Dubuque Audubon Society. Walton also annually hosted bus loads of students who visited Swiss Valley with tours featuring the plant life and geology of the area and displays he maintained in the converted barn/nature center. (2) For his efforts, Walton was named "Conservationist of the Year" by the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (3)

	In ~~2005~~ Walton ~~learned that~~ the Iowa ~~Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the conservation board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore~~. The ~~owners, Mr.~~ and ~~Mrs~~. ~~Cliff Waller~~, ~~wanted~~ the ~~land preserved. After Walton learned the land was available~~, ~~he notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement with the Wallers~~ and ~~then held the property in trust. Waller then initiated the fundraising effort~~. (1)		In 1997 Walton was the host on a ten-member Iowa Conservation Corps crew. The work involved improving trout habitat and stabilizing stream banks at [[SWISS VALLEY PARK]]. Funded by a grant through Iowa Workforce Development, the program hired youth to install oak bank hides which protected trout from such predators as heron, otters, and mink. (4)

	~~He retired in 2008 after more than thirty years as the~~ executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (2)		In 2005 Walton, executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board, learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. Walton learned the land was available and notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement for $1 million with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Walton then initiated the fundraising effort. (5) He was soon to be involved in discussions that led to the overpass over Highway 51 connecting Heritage Trail with the city. (6) Walton and the conservation board which managed the trail wanted a safer path for bicycle riders and walkers. (7)

	After retirement, Bon and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (3)		He retired in 2008 after more than thirty years as the executive director of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. (8)

			After retirement, Bon and his wife Sandra, a descendant of John Specht, moved to the Specht homestead north of Dubuque. In ten years the couple, with friends, planted four thousand trees, thousands of shrubs and prairie grass. The result was their observation of 85 species of birds, deer, and turkey. (9)

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	1. Reber, Craig, "Paradise Found," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 2, 2006, p. 2		1. Reber, Craig, "Conservationists Gather at REAP Meeting Thursday," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 27, 1996, p. 6

			2. Lyon, Randy, a teacher of fourth grade students who participated in outdoor education

			3. Photograph, Telegraph Herald, September 28, 1982, p. 7

			4. Reber, Craig, "Teens Say Stream Work Naturally Satisfying," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 25, 1997, p 2

			5. Reber, Craig, "Paradise Found," ''Telegraph Herald'', October 2, 2006, p. 2

			6. Piper, Andy, "Bridging Opportunities," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 9, 2013, p. 1

			7. Kirchen, Rich, "Council May Back Heritage Trail," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 5, 1989, p. 22

	~~2. Ibid~~.		8. Piper

	3. Swenson, Jim, "Changing Times," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 15, 2018, p. 31		9. Swenson, Jim, "Changing Times," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 15, 2018, p. 31

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	[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.		[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.

	In 2005 Walton learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the conservation board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. After Walton learned the land was available, he notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Waller then initiated the fundraising effort. (1)		In 2005 Walton learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the conservation board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. After Walton learned the land was available, he notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Waller then initiated the fundraising effort. (1)

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	[[Image:waltonb.~~jpg~~\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.		[[Image:waltonb.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.

	In 2005 Walton learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the conservation board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. After Walton learned the land was available, he notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Waller then initiated the fundraising effort. (1)		In 2005 Walton learned that the Iowa Resource Enhancement and Protection Program had awarded $290,000 to the conservation board to purchase 419 acres, White Water Canyon, south of Fillmore. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Waller, wanted the land preserved. After Walton learned the land was available, he notified The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation which signed a purchase agreement with the Wallers and then held the property in trust. Waller then initiated the fundraising effort. (1)

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-WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Naturalist-educator. Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.
+[[Image:waltonb.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Bob and Sandra Walton. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]WALTON, Bob. (Dubuque, IA- ). Walton was the first naturalist hired for the [[SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE]]. A 1973 graduate of Iowa State University, Walton majored in wildlife biology and fishery and minored in education. Upon assuming his position, he was responsible for the conversion of an old barn along the Swiss Valley Road south of Dubuque into one of the region's most complete displays of native plant and animal life.
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