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Iowa Conservationists: Ding Darling

"Ding" Darling was a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and an accomplished conservationist from Iowa. As a cartoonist, he worked for the...
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Iowa Conservationists: John F. Lacey

Before Silent Spring... Before Ding Darling... Before Teddy Roosevelt... There was Major John F. Lacey! Here you can learn about...
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Iowa Conservationists: Ada Hayden

Ada Hayden (1884-1950) was a strong woman with strong opinions—especially when it came to protecting Iowa's native prairies. Ada grew...
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Explore Iowa: Loess Hills

The Loess Hills of Iowa are a national treasure. The landform is considered the best example of loess topography in...
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Explore Iowa: Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

The Skunk River was straightened many years ago, but the river’s old floodplain remains wet and easily flooded. For decades,...
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Consider how you can make a difference in an ecosystem near you by recycling some of the water you u

Looking Out for Iowa: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Consider how you can make a difference in an ecosystem near you by recycling some of the water you use...
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Explore Iowa: Iowa River Greenbelt

The Iowa River Greenbelt through Hardin County is a picturesque landscape of valleys, woods and streams tucked in the midst...
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Upper Iowa River

Explore Iowa: Upper Iowa River

The Upper Iowa River winds through three northeast Iowa counties (Howard, Winneshiek, and Allamakee) before entering the Mississippi River. Along the...
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Taking personal responsibility for water quality in your area is just one of the ways we can ensure

Looking Out for Iowa: Localized Water Efforts

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

The Cedar River is the primary natural feature for the Cedar Rapids area. Thanks to protection efforts that began in...
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Explore Iowa: Hitchcock Nature Area

Photo by Jim Crawford This extensive preserve located 15 miles north of Council Bluffs, Iowa, offers an easy, accessible visit...
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Learning about nature can be fun for the whole family! Start your conservation education at any age.

Looking Out for Iowa: Learn

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