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Iowa Conservationists: John F. Lacey (Posted June 10, 2016)

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 (Posted June 10, 2016)

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 (Posted June 10, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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

Explore Iowa: Hitchcock Nature Area (Posted June 9, 2016)

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 (Posted June 9, 2016)

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

Explore Iowa: Mines of Spain (Posted June 9, 2016)

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