Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation: Every Acre Has a Story

We could talk about our 2007 accomplishments by the record-setting numbers: 49 sites protected — including 21 private conservation easements and 8,810 acres; 24 sites managed by our land stewardship crew; support from more than 7,000 wonderful members; and $28 million spent on conservation. But mere numbers can’t capture the excitement and emotion underlying these achievements.

Instead, we’d like you to experience this amazing year as our staff and board experienced it: as unfolding stories of beautiful places and inspiring people. In a state like Iowa, where our people and land are so intertwined, we’ve found that every acre has a story.

Here are just a few of our favorite stories from 2007. As members and supporters of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, you’re part of them all.

Great Expectations Bill Quarton and INHF's First Bequest Pledge	All Creatures Great and Small Alma Natura Donation to Wildlife
The Call of the Wild Heritage Valley (Ryan Property) Allamakee County, Upper Iowa River	Giants of the Earth How Conservation Easements Work; Links to Four Easement Stories
From Here to Eternity Sustainable Conservation Funding	Dreams from my Father Adams Conservation Easement, Boone County
Home on the Prairie Sandy Rhodes Fund	Where the Sidewalk Ends Hartig Conservation Easement, Dubuque County
Beloved Kuehn Conservation Area, Dallas County	Back to the Future Caulkins Conservation Easement, Mahaska County
O Pioneers! Serburne Addition to Springbrook State Park, Guthrie County	A River Runs Through It Baaken Conservation Easement, Winneshiek and Howard Counties, Upper Iowa River
Native Son Farm Auction Proceeds Benefit Conservation	The Incredible Journey Raccoon River Valley Trail Extension
Portrait of a Lady Tjada Sweers Estate Donation	Writing Your Own Story Landowner's Options

Every acre has a story