Frequently Asked Questions

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What does the Foundation do?
INHF protects Iowa's land, water and wildlife for ourselves and "for those who follow." With its focus on Iowa, the Foundation provides private action and leadership to save our natural resources. Activities include wetland restoration, woodland conservation, trail development, prairie restoration, river and stream enhancement, sustainable agriculture, soil and water quality protection, regional resource planning, environmental education and permanent protection of Iowa land. INHF has protected or restored more than 100,000 acres of Iowa’s wild places. We’ve helped establish about half of the hiking-biking trails for which Iowa is now noted.

What has the Foundation done recently?
Typically, INHF is working statewide on more than 60 land protection projects. See the news page to read about some of them, or e-mail us for a sample of our magazine.

How is the Foundation supported?
We are a private nonprofit organization with more than 7,000 members. Their contributions plus major grants from many competitive sources fund our work.

According to our annual independent audits, about 90 cents of every dollar contributed is used for INHF land projects and services, six percent for administration and just four percent for fundraising.

How can I get involved?
You can support the Foundation by becoming a member or in many other ways, such as donating to projects that need funding, giving to INHF's Campaign for Wild Places, donating land, becoming an intern or supporting policy issues. If you are a landowner interested in preserving your natural area, we can help you explore your options.

Does the Foundation do historical preservation/ restoration or assist landowners with prairie planting, wetland restoration, or timber management?
INHF does not do historical building preservation or restoration. We can provide limited technical assistance for land restoration and management. The Foundation also owns several demonstration sites. In addition, on areas we protect, we will work with the landowners to ensure high quality restorations.

Would the Foundation be interested in buying my land or receiving it as a donation?
It depends on many factors - but if you have unique natural lands, please e-mail us or call us at (515) 288-1846.

When was the Foundation formed?
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation was created in 1979 by a nucleus of business and community leaders who wanted to encourage and support private actions to protect Iowa's natural resources. More than 75 of Iowa's leaders now volunteer on our board of directors or serve as advisors.