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.
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2025 Legislative Recap and Upcoming Opportunities
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.
REAPing the Rewards
For over 35 years, the Resource Enhancement & Protection Program (REAP) has served as Iowa’s premier conservation program, investing in...
Advocacy across the state and the nation
April was a busy month for advocacy at INHF. While the state legislature worked to wrap up the 2024 legislative...
2024 Legislative Recap
The 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, April 20, and your advocacy made a difference for Iowa’s land, water and...
Bill threatening parks, trails and wildlife areas unlikely to advance in Legislature
We are pleased to share that the House State Government Committee declined to consider Senate File 2324 this morning, meaning...
Bill that threatens parks, trails and wildlife areas advances to the House
The Iowa Senate passed SF 2324 with a 30-17 vote on Wednesday, February 28th. This bill would restrict opportunities to...
Action Alert: Bills threaten future parks, trails and wildlife areas
UPDATE 2/13: Senate Study Bill 3129 passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Contact your Senator now...
2023 Iowa Legislative Session
On May 4th, the Iowa legislature concluded the 2023 session, and your voice made a difference for conservation! In addition...
Land, Water, Wildlife: Workforce
“Help Wanted.” Walking down Iowa’s main streets, you are bound to find at least a few businesses looking to fill...
SF 516 does not advance
UPDATE 3/30: SF 516 failed to advance out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday, and did not stay...
2022 Iowa Legislative Session recap
The 2022 legislative session wrapped up on May 25, and your voice made a difference for conservation! In addition to...