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Yellow coneflowers © Sean McMahon

Our vision is for Iowa to have healthy lands and waters and sustainable agricultural systems that support fish and wildlife and provide for the needs of people here and around the world. The Nature Conservancy partners with agricultural experts, community leaders and policy makers, resulting in standards and practices that benefit both people and nature in a number of ways.

Latest News & Features

Cedar River © Ty Smedes

Spring 2013 Newsletter

The Iowa Chapter newsletter is now online--learn about our great conservation work this year!
Lindsey Barney, Regional Forester with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, makes sure the fire stays where it belongs. © TNC

Where's There's Smoke, There's (Managed) Fire!

Land managers, farmers and municipal fire departments are working together to improve the prairies and pastures in the Loess Hills for forage, wildlife habitat and scenic beauty.
The 2012 Anna Beal Intern Crew & Stewardship Staff © The Nature Conservancy

2013 Anna Beal Internship Program

The 2013 Anna Beal Internship is now accepting applications from undergrad students attending an Iowa college or university.

Latest Videos

Boone River © Kristen Blann

Boone River Conservation

For farmers in Iowa's Boone River watershed, the change to strip-till and cover crops can make sense both economically and environmentally. The Nature Conservancy and its partners are working to help farmers understand and adopt these conservation practices.
Restoring old river channels along the Boone River helps benefit wildlife as well as landowners. © Jason Whalen

Restoring Oxbows on the Boone River

See how restoring old river channels along the Boone River helps benefit wildlife as well as landowners.
Silos © TNC

How Bioreactors are Making a Difference in the Boone River Watershed

Farmers are stewards of the land, and in Iowa's Boone River watershed, they're working with The Nature Conservancy to improve water quality and wildlife habitat, while maintaining productive yields.