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Jessica Rilling

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  • On Sacred Ground - Spirituality, conservation and connection

    JAN. 30, 2019

    For some, it's a sense of responsibility rooted in their faith that moves them to protect, restore and steward the land. For others, it is nature itself that provides a sense of place, purpose and belonging. Often, the two are intertwined.

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  • Bound by the Land

    JUL. 3, 2018

    A shared vision between friends became an opportunity to permanently protect a large complex in Mahaska County.

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  • Iowa landowners to be honored at Capitol

    FEB. 28, 2018

    On Monday, March 5, 46 landowners will be recognized at the Iowa State Capitol for their contributions to conservation efforts in Iowa in 2017. “Gift to Iowa's Future” day is a yearly celebration of private landowners and organizations who made gifts of land, land value or conservation easements. In 2017, these gifts totaled more than $11 million and protected nearly 5,500 acres of land in 32 counties. Thirty-seven of the donors being recognized worked with INHF.

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  • Pheasants Forever helps protect public hunting and recreation area in Mahaska County

    NOV. 27, 2017

    Local sportsmen, conservation groups and private donors were able to help protect a sizable area for public hunting and recreation in Mahaska County this summer, with partnership from Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

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