Building a better future together
Posted on June 17, 2026 at 3:59 PM by Achilles Seastrom
In 2010, Iowans aspiring to create a brighter, healthier future came together to support a legacy for Iowa’s water and land. Across the state, Iowans raised their voices and cast their votes for a constitutional amendment that created the Natural Resources and 
Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund for the purposes of “protecting and enhancing water quality and natural areas in this state including parks, trails, and fish and wildlife habitat, and conserving agricultural soils in this state.” Together, they passed the Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy, or IWiLL for short, an amendment for the prosperity of Iowans now and into the future.
The Trust Fund has gained staggering endorsement from Iowans — over 70% of Iowans today support funding the Trust.
The Trust Fund embodies values shared across Iowa and would back initiatives that already improve the lives of Iowans with sustainable, reliable funding. Through the Trust Fund Iowans can expect the continued growth of practices and projects that:
- Improve water quality and agricultural soils
- Enhance public health
- Create outdoor recreation opportunities
- Increase economic opportunities and stability
However, for the last 16 years, the Trust Fund has remained empty. To generate revenue for the Trust Fund, Iowa’s legislature must pass a sales tax increase of 3/8ths of one cent.
Will you join us and lend your voice to let Iowa lawmakers know this is a priority? Sign up today to stay connected and find out what you can do to advocate funding the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund.
We can agree that human health, the preservation of natural resources and the economic stability of Iowa’s future are top priorities. And we can work together toward shared goals — growing our communities, attracting and retaining a talented workforce, addressing Iowa’s cancer crisis, protecting our agricultural and natural landscapes — the Trust Fund will be one of our greatest tools and solutions. Join us today to raise awareness and speak up for Iowa’s future.
