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Posts by Sarah LeBlanc

Erin Van Waus and Tylar Samuels make up INHF’s new Conservation Easement department.

Conservation easements bring permanent peace of mind to Iowa landowners

Iowa’s landscape is constantly changing. Though it may not be visible with each passing day, natural forces shape the ground,...
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Fly south for the Lucas County Birding Festival

Grab your binoculars and head to Lucas County: The birding festival begins May 5. This festival, held in Chariton, is...
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Prairie, wetlands protected at Silver Lake in Palo Alto County

In late 2016, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation purchased 185 acres adjacent to Silver Lake in Palo Alto County. The property...
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Iowa cyclist pedals her way toward $10,000 to support INHF

Iowans are big fans of their bikes, but some take riding to the next level. Heidi Soliday, an Iowan with...
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Haller

Landowners recognized at Gift to Iowa's Future Day

Janet and Dennis Haller receive a certificate from Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, left, and Iowa DNR Director Chuck Gipp, right,...
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Restoring Iowa's shallow lakes

Iowa’s natural shallow lakes might not be fit for adventurous water sports, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to...
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Coldwater Creek WMA

Two popular trout streams protected in northeast Iowa

With the acquisition of two Winneshiek County properties, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is helping improve trout habitat and expand the...
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Pale Purple Coneflower

INHF sends prairie seed for research to Tallgrass Prairie Center

When the sun hides behind the clouds and the winter frost begins to coat the plains below, prairies lie dormant...
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Prairie City to Mitchellville

The Missing Link

At Mitchellville city limits, through Prairie City and on toward Monroe, a trail is forming that will bring hundreds of...
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Buchanen County

INHF protection projects receive 2016 REAP grants

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is excited to announce five INHF projects that were awarded REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection program)...
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Gunderson Nature Park

Barlow Challenge

As part of its Community Challenge, the Barlow Family Foundation has chosen two INHF projects to support by matching funds...
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