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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County
Daniel Ruf
Turin Prairie, Monona County
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Nathan Houck
We’ve helped protect over 190,000 acres of Iowa prairies, woodlands, lakes and rivers and blazed the way for Iowa’s trails.
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MAY. 17, 2024
Though sometimes tricky to spot, Iowa has an abundant array of turtle species, each with their own style and personality. Learn about Iowa's turtles in this blog.
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APR. 30, 2024
April was a busy month for advocacy at INHF. While the state legislature worked to wrap up the 2024 legislative session, INHF has also been actively advocating for federal policy that supports conservation and creates opportunities for outdoor recreation, both in Iowa and in Washington D.C.
APR. 24, 2024
The 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, April 20, and your advocacy made a difference for Iowa's land, water and wildlife! Read on for a summary of the top conservation issues from this session.
APR. 17, 2024
This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa's land, water and wildlife, INHF's board is an incredible show of dedication and expertise. Meet John Gray.
APR. 16, 2024
The word “light” rarely carries a negative connotation. But light pollution is a global issue that creates much larger problems for animals and humans alike.
At any given time, INHF is working on 40 different protection, restoration and trail projects. Learn more about what we’re working on:
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Photo: Sylvan Runkel State Preserve by Nathan Houck
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