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National/Regional Resources

American Bike Trails sells maps, books and guides about hiking and biking trails (including the Iowa by Trail guide), and other bike-related products.

Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA), has compiled a list of sustainable agriculture organizations and publications across the nation.

Audubon Society's Audubon Ark web site details the "Audubon Ark," an old-fashioned paddlewheel boat that will spend 28 days journeying up Mississippi River to celebrate the river's culture and raise awareness about the vital role it plays in the environment.

Audubon Society's Upper Mississippi River Campaign web site has a calendar of river restoration workshops, newsletter, and information on being a part of the Audubon Ark.

Effigy Mounds National Monument includes 29 of the 46 remaining effigy mounds in the United States and provides exceptional diversity of plant and animal species. INHF helped with a 1045-acre addition in 2000.

Environmental Protection Agency's website has EPA publications available for download, information on water and air quality, energy conservation, pollution and human health, as well as policy documents and information on EPA programs.

The Iowa Environmental Leadership Institute web site was designed to address Midwestern organizations and concerns. They have links to member organizations, a calendar of workshops, conferences and events, and a discussion page for the friendly exchange of questions, answers and comments.

Land Trust Alliance's mission is to strengthen the land trust movement, helping ensure that land trusts conserve land for the benefit of communities and natural systems. INHF is a land trust organization.

Mississippi River Basin Alliance is a coalition of 90+ member organizations focuses on sustainable agriculture, wetlands restoration, navigation, water quality and toxics.

Mississippi River Blufflands Alliance is a partnership of organizations, individuals and landowners working to protect and preserve the bluffs along the Mississippi River. INHF is a founding partner.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife and plants and the habitat that they depend.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a 5,000-acre refuge of tallgrass prairie and native Midwest wildlife (including bison) in Jasper County.

The Rails to Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. INHF has been very involved in this unit.

Student Conservation Association fosters lifelong stewardship of the environment by offering opportunities for education, leadership, and personal development while providing the highest quality public service in natural resource management, cultural preservation, environmental protection and conservation.

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State Resources

Visit the electronic gateway to the State of Iowa providing immediate access to information and services such as Iowa weather and news, Agriculture, Tourism, Business, Education, Community and Government.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources web site has lists of DNR publications and news, as well as information on Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP), Forestry, Environmental Protection, Fish and Wildlife, Parks, Preserves and Recreation, Land Management and Engineering, and Education programs.

Iowa Department of Transportation web site offers insight on IDOT projects and services, such as the Iowa Trails Plan 2000.

Iowa Environmental Council is an alliance of diverse organizations and individuals working with all Iowans to protect our natural environmental through shaping public policy, research and education, coalition building, and advocacy.

The Iowa Conservation Education Council's Iowa Environmental Education site advertises itself as a "one-stop shop for the environmental educator,"and includes environmental education resources, workshop, grant information, etc.

University of Iowa's Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research promotes interdisciplinary efforts on the multiple aspects of global environmental change, including the regional effects on natural effects, environments, and resources, and on human health, culture, and social systems.

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Local/County Resources

Trails are something that INHF has been involved with for many years. Take a look at what's available in your area!

Clean Water Alliance for Iowa Great Lakes (also known as the Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance) is an organization of government agencies and private groups that seek to improve water quality for the Iowa Great Lakes, located in the northwest corner of Iowa, by reducing the amount of sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and animal waste entering the numerous lakes in the watershed. INHF is a key partner.

Des Moines Water Works EMPACT. Environmental Monitoring for Public Access and Community Tracking, is part of a $3.5 million national campaign sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Des Moines’ project is one of four water quality EMPACT projects.

Dickinson County Clean Water Alliance protects water quality in and around Iowa's Great Lakes. INHF is a key partner.

Iowa Association of County Conservation Boards is a non-profit organization that promotes the objectives and supplement the activities of the county conservation boards, exchange information, assist boards and members in program development and provide a unified voice in the legislature.

Iowa River Greenbelt Resource Trust is committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing the Iowa River Greenbelt for future generations. INHF is a key partner.

The Iowa Division of the Izaak Walton League of America is part of a grassroots volunteer program where members look for practical and beneficial solutions to today's conservation problems. Their work includes stream and wetland restoration, establishing wildlife refuges and parks, fighting for cleaner air and healthier forests, and teaching outdoor ethics to thousands of recreationists.

Go fishing in the lake or ride your bike on the Sauk Rail Trail at Swan Lake State Park, a 510-acre multi-use area near Carroll. This is an INHF project.

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Miscellaneous Resources

Build your own prairie. This restoration game, hosted by the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum of Natural History, challenges you to create a thriving prairie ecosystem by selecting the right plants and animals.

Central Iowa Bike Rides Organizations and Clubs website has a calendar of bike rides in Iowa, a directory of member organizations and a map of Iowa bike trails.

Envirolink is a non-profit, grassroots on-line environmental community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers.

Idealist, a project of Action Without Borders, is a global directory of 14,000 nonprofit organizations and internship opportunities.  

Iowa: Portrait of the Land is beautifully written and illustrated, full-color, 90-page book about Iowa's land and natural resources. The book was written and published by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Earth Day 2000. INHF provided some funding and distributed free copies to each of our then-members. Now, anyone can read the on-line version.

Iowa's Vegetation Communities teaches visitors about the various vegetation communities found throughout Iowa.

Visit the John F. Lacey homepage, a section of the INHF website, and read about the efforts of this Iowa congressman who pioneered the national conservation movement a century ago.