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Advocacy across the state and the nation

April was a busy month for advocacy at INHF. While the state legislature worked to wrap up the 2024 legislative...
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2024 Legislative Recap

The 2024 legislative session concluded on Saturday, April 20, and your advocacy made a difference for Iowa’s land, water and...
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INHF Board Spotlight

INHF Board Spotlight

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...
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Light pollution: how artificial light threatens nature (and us)

Stars illuminating the night sky signal rest for diurnal species and play for nocturnal ones. But do artificial stars have...
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Working lands in working hands

When brothers Dennis and Stephen McLaughlin reminisce about growing up as “farm kids” in Madison County, many of their memories...
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INHF Board Spotlight Gilda Boyer

INHF Board Spotlight: Gilda Boyer

Gilda hails from the eastern part of the state where she attended Cornell College and built her life with husband Barry Boyer. Together, they’ve worked hard to transform their dream property — adjacent to public land — in Linn County, transitioning the 30 acres back to sand prairie and oak savanna. Its scenery and sunsets make it her favorite place to get outdoors.

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The Nature of Iowa: From INHF's Ackelson Fellow

As a transplanted Texan, I’ve learned that parks, trails, and wildlife areas matter wherever you are. My name is Camilla,...
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Iowa's past holds lessons

Having grown up in a family with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activities, Cathy Irvine has spent her life...
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Bill threatening parks, trails and wildlife areas unlikely to advance in Legislature

We are pleased to share that the House State Government Committee declined to consider Senate File 2324 this morning, meaning...
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Bill that threatens parks, trails and wildlife areas advances to the House

The Iowa Senate passed SF 2324 with a 30-17 vote on Wednesday, February 28th. This bill would restrict opportunities to...
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INHF Board Spotlight Paul Morf

INHF Board Spotlight: Paul Morf

INHF Board Spotlight This blog series highlights and acknowledges our dedicated board members. Lending their time and talents on a...
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Action Alert: Bills threaten future parks, trails and wildlife areas

UPDATE 2/13: Senate Study Bill 3129 passed out of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Contact your Senator now...
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