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McDonald Trust Spirit Lake

Emerging project at Big Spirit Lake

Important land in Iowa Great Lakes watershed protected by INHF An important site just off the northeast shore of Big...
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Wildflowers

Bound by the Land

Photo by Sandy Moffett. It all started as many good things do — as an idea developed between friends over...
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A Trail Dream Realized

For the past 13 years, Carlisle has been working to create a trail connecting the city of Carlisle to the...
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hargroves

Following Family Wishes

Meandering through Western Iowa and rising up above the Iowa plains is a windblown ridge known as the Loess Hills....
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Dennis Haller

Peace, Purpose & Wild Parsnip

Several years ago, Dennis Haller assigned himself the unpleasant task of pulling wild parsnip, a particularly cantankerous plant. “I had...
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DeCook

Return to Wild

Before "Iowa" and "mining" are not words commonly associated with one another, at least not anymore. But in some parts...
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Danamere Farms

Farm with a Vision

In a part of the state where wide open spaces are becoming increasingly scarce, at 117 acres, Rob and Susan...
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Weekly video series discusses land and water issues in Iowa

The Drake University Agricultural Law Center is tackling issues surrounding protection of Iowa’s land, water and wildlife in a new...
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High Trestle Trail

Connecting Trails

Construction crews will break ground this year on a trail that connects two of Iowa’s most popular trails — but...
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trout lilies

Iowa's Hidden Gems

With spring coming into full season and the promise of warm weather ahead, Iowans are eagerly looking for new outdoor...
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Prairie Creek

Protection of Prairie Creek ensures water quality benefits for Boone River

Twisting through Humboldt County is a babbling stream known as Prairie Creek. For many species of birds and fish, including...
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Green Hill Ranch

Loess is More

Visiting Green Hill Ranch for the first time, Graham McGaffin said the property’s expansiveness struck him. “It can be difficult...
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