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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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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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A Winter Well-Spent

INHF volunteers had a busy winter and accomplished a lot of work, despite the variable weather. From winter invasive brush...
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Effigy Mounds

Protecting Something Sacred

Photo courtesy of Effigy Mounds National Monument In 2013, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) was preparing to expand US...
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Time is Now for Conservation Action

On Feb. 12, hundreds of people gathered in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building to demand permanent, reliable funding...
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Butterfly Boost

If Monarch butterflies could rate the top places to dine and rest in the Midwest, eastern Iowa’s Linn County would...
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Iowa landowners to be honored at Capitol

On Monday, March 5, 46 landowners will be recognized at the Iowa State Capitol for their contributions to conservation efforts...
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Chichaqua Bottoms

Building Chichaqua

Sometimes, the best things are found in unexpected places. This is certainly true of Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt, a 9,000+ acre...
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