Posts by Anna Gray

The 2026 Iowa Legislature adjourned on May 3 and throughout the session, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation worked to advocate for the land, water, and wildlife. Together, we forged connections with lawmakers, partners, and new voices to understand the ways that our natural resources impact our lives and communities.

As the 2026 legislative session gets underway, Iowans have an important role to play in shaping policy and funding opportunities. Voices of Iowans will be particularly impactful for the future of the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. 

May 15 marked the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session. Once again, conservation voices prevailed, demonstrating strong, consistent support for Iowa's outdoors! Here's what nature's advocates accomplished this session.

For over 35 years, the Resource Enhancement & Protection Program (REAP) has served as Iowa’s premier conservation program, investing in...

April was a busy month for advocacy at INHF. While the state legislature worked to wrap up the 2024 legislative session,...

The 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, April 20, and your advocacy made a difference for Iowa’s land, water and...

We are pleased to share that the House State Government Committee declined to consider Senate File 2324 this morning, meaning the bill...

The Iowa Senate passed SF 2324 with a 30-17 vote on Wednesday, February 28th. This bill would restrict opportunities to grow Iowa’s...

UPDATE 2/13: Senate Study Bill 3129 passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Contact your Senator now and let them know...

On May 4th, the Iowa legislature concluded the 2023 session, and your voice made a difference for conservation! In addition...

“Help Wanted.” Walking down Iowa’s main streets, you are bound to find at least a few businesses looking to fill...

UPDATE 3/30: SF 516 failed to advance out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday, and did not stay alive through...