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The Upper Iowa River winds through three northeast Iowa counties (Howard, Winneshiek, and Allamakee) before entering the Mississippi River. Along...

Taking personal responsibility for water quality in your area is just one of the ways we can ensure our state's...

The Cedar River is the primary natural feature for the Cedar Rapids area. Thanks to protection efforts that began in...

Photo by Jim Crawford This extensive preserve located 15 miles north of Council Bluffs, Iowa, offers an easy, accessible visit...

Learning about nature can be fun for the whole family! Start your conservation education at any age. Photo by Larry...

This wooded bluff on Dubuque's south side, named for its historic lead mines, is the site of the first non-Indian...

The warm weather moving in made us want to explore eastern Iowa’s rivers. Find out the places to go and...

Bumblebees and butterflies and flower beetles, oh my! Identifying native pollinators is a crucial aspect of preserving Iowa's bountiful farmlands...

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation was in its infancy when Daisy Iowa Whitham approached the organization. She wanted to protect the...

Southwest Iowa Nature Trails, Inc. (SWINT) established this 63-mile trail through the Loess Hills, in partnership with INHF. It took...

Amp up your smartphone's capabilities and download these nature-inspired apps! We've picked six of the best applications to help you...

Effigy Mounds National Monument is the nation's foremost educational center for interpreting the earthen mounds that were built by the...