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• The Nature Conservancy hosts TREX

  Honey Creek, Iowa
  April 08, 2013 2013 04 08

  For 12 days, April 3-14, fire practitioners from around the country and throughout the Loess Hills area will come together to learn and practice prescribed fire techniques at the Prescribed Fire Training Exchange. Learn More

• Jan Glendening Appointed as Director of The Nature Conservancy in Iowa

  Des Moines, IA
  Topic (Leadership)
  October 19, 2012 2012 10 19

  Benton County native takes helm as State Director Learn More

• New Initiative Focuses on Water Quality Improvement in the Mississippi River Basin and Gulf of Mexico

  ST. LOUIS, MO
  December 8, 2008 2008 12 08

  Monsanto Company launches new effort to help reduce nutrients and sediments in agricultural runoff by partnering with The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Soybean Association, Delta Wildlife and The National Audubon Society on conservation projects in the Mississippi River Basin.
  
  Monsanto's new partners commit to sharing best conservation practices and joining in dialogue with other conservation groups, agriculture groups, government leaders as well as other parties interested in working with farmers to preserve water quality and conserve wildlife habitat along the river and its tributaries. Learn More

• TNC CEO Mark Tercek Visits Des Moines

  Des Moines, IA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  August 06, 2010 2010 08 06

  Read His Prepared Remarks Learn More

• Broken Kettle Grasslands Bison Day 2011

  Westfield, Iowa
  Topic (Events)
  June 30, 2011 2011 06 30

  The Nature Conservancy Announces Inaugural Annual Bison Day, July 9, 2011, At Broken Kettle Grasslands Preserve, Public Invited. Learn More

• Cayler Prairie Preserve to Become Official Bird Conservation Area

  Spirit Lake, Iowa
  April 26, 2011 2011 04 26

  The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the dedication that will include brief presentations and the unveiling of a special Bird Conservation Area sign. Learn More

• Cover Crops Field Day

  Woolstock, Iowa
  March 21, 2011 2011 03 21

  The Nature Conservancy, Practical Farmers of Iowa, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a cover crops meeting and field day on March 28, 2011. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Announces Completion of 133-Acre Conservation Easement in the Loess Hills

  Des Moines, Iowa
  March 14, 2011 2011 03 14

  The easement over property owned by Dr. Donald Schenk, a Sioux City radiologist, was donated to the Conservancy. Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy’s Bison Herd Expands onto New Prairie and Soon with New Calves

  DES MOINES, IA
  March 25, 2009 2009 03 25

  Bison Grazing Area Increases 125 Acres Learn More

• Newly-Established Bison Herd Expands

  DES MOINES, IA
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  April 21, 2009 2009 04 21

  The Nature Conservancy’s Broken Kettle Grasslands Preserve Gets its First Calf Learn More

• Bison Return to the Native Prairie at Broken Kettle Grasslands

  DES MOINES, IA
  October 22, 2008 2008 10 22

  28 Bison Call Iowa Home Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy Launches Floodplain Restoration Project in Lower Cedar Valley

  DES MOINES, IA
  January 28, 2009 2009 01 28

  Biodiversity a Priority Learn More

• Conservation Reserve Program is About Our Future in Iowa

  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  July 31, 2008 2008 07 31

  By Sean McMahon, Iowa State Director Learn More

• The Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative

  DES MOINES, IA
  September 24, 2009 2009 09 24

  The Nature Conservancy Comments Learn More

• The Conservancy’s Work in the Lower Cedar Valley Gets a Boost

  DES MOINES, IA
  June 24, 2009 2009 06 24

  The Alliant Energy Foundation Donates $100,000 to Help Restore Floodplain Habitat Learn More

• Lakeshore Property on Clear Lake Donated to The Nature Conservancy

  Des Moines, IA
  January 25, 2008 2008 01 25

  Clausen's Cove Protects 2,700 Feet of Shoreline Learn More

• The Nature Conservancy in Iowa Partners with Family to Conserve 210 Acres

  DES MOINES, IA
  May 11, 2009 2009 05 11

  Conservation Easement Ensures that Loess Hills Property Remains Intact and in Private Hands Learn More

• Iowans' Vote on 'Question 1' Sends Strong Signal for Clean Water and Conservation

  Des Moines, Iowa
  Topic (Partnerships)
  November 03, 2010 2010 11 03

  Iowa voters’ overwhelming support for ‘Question 1,’ Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy Amendment creating a dedicated conservation trust fund, shows Iowans are serious about the need for clean water and ending soil erosion. Learn More

• Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County Announces Grant to The Nature Conservancy

  Des Moines, Iowa
  Topic (Partnerships)
  December 06, 2010 2010 12 06

  $3,600 Grant for Land Stewardship Learn More

• DU $1 Million Grant Leveraged by The Nature Conservancy

  AMES, IA
  February 8, 2010 2010 02 08

  The Conservancy's Matching Contributions Plan Assists Restoration in Prairie Pothole Region Learn More

• Iowa West Foundation Grant Funds Prescribed Fire in Loess Hills

  DES MOINES, IA
  March 30, 2010 2010 03 30

  Applicants for New Coordinator Position to be Accepted Learn More

• Boone River Snapshot Sampling Event

  Webster City, IA
  August 31, 2010 2010 08 31

  Join Us on September 11, 2010 in Webster City! Learn More

Bison Day Gives Residents a Look at Growing Herd

Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Events
July 11, 2011

The Le Mars Daily Sentinel published a story about the inaugural Bison Day at Broken Kettle Grasslands. Read the article.

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