Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

@SenJoniErnst Glad you could join us! It truly is a remarkable place with rich history and natural resources. For those curious to learn more about this nearly 1,800-acre natural area in Iowa's Loess Hills, visit inhf.org/what-we-do/pro…

Glad I could spend #EarthDay with @INHF touring the Little Sioux Scout Ranch!   With more than 25 miles of trails and a 20-acre lake, this beautiful property is the perfect spot for camping, hiking, fishing, and enjoying our natural resources.

I appreciate folks from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation stopping by to talk about their conservation efforts and priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. Gathering outside insight is critical as we draft this important legislation.

Advocacy Alert: SF 516 failed to advance out of the House State Government Committee on Thursday, and did not stay alive through the second legislative funnel. Find out why: inhf.org/blog/blog/futu…

Advocacy Alert: Urge your reps to oppose SF 516 Find out why: inhf.org/blog/blog/futu… Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 3/29 at 12 p.m.

Your voice was heard, but SF 516 is still alive inhf.org/blog/blog/futu…

Advocacy Alert: Urge your reps to oppose SF 516 Find out why: inhf.org/blog/blog/futu… Subcommittee meeting scheduled for 3/16 at 10:30am

We're expanding our Communications team! Communications assistant (permanent, full-time): inhf.org/communications… Communications intern (temporary, part-time): inhf.org/about-us/inter…

Needing some time outside? Join us at an upcoming volunteer event: 4/1 - Earth Month Kickoff (Story County): inhf.org/events/eid/613… 4/2 - Nature Walk at Kothenbeutel Prairie: inhf.org/events/eid/5fa… 4/27 - Mathes Woodland Restoration (Pella): inhf.org/events/eid/3dc…

There's still time to apply for our open Blufflands Land Stewardship Assistant! Applications are due this Sunday: inhf.org/blufflands-lan…

Exciting new Central Iowa Trails projects slated for 2022! who13.com/news/whats-new… @CapitalXRoads @DSMpartnership @catchdesmoines @dmampo @bikeiowa @IowaByTrail @IowaGOF @INHF #trails #DSMUSA #catchdsm

Our other representatives were understandably busy this week, but we appreciate the work of all our elected officials for their work in responding to the current crisis. We are proud to champion #Land4All with our fellow land trusts across the country!

While we weren't able to meet in person, we were grateful to talk about the value of protected land, especially when people are seeking respite and restoration in the outdoors now more than ever. Thank you to @ChuckGrassley @SenJoniErnst and Rep. @Abby4Iowa taking time to talk.

INHF Public Policy Director Anna Gray has been talking with our senators and representatives this week about the importance of conservation as part of the Land Trust Alliance virtual advocacy days.

S. 170 / H.R. 1992, the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act, will protect conservation easements and reward honest philanthropy while halting abuse in land conservation. Learn more at landtrustalliance.org/integrity

We are proud to champion #Land4All as part of @LTAlliance Virtual Advocacy Days. @INHF staff are thanking members of Congress for their response to #COVID19 while reminding them conserved lands provide respite & recreation. More at landtrustalliance.org/advocacydays

A bill to fund the Trust has been introduced in the Iowa Senate... inhf.org/blog/press-cen…

Once complete, the Great American Rail-Trail will span 3,600 miles from Washington, D.C. to Washington state - right through Iowa. Local and state support for connecting existing trails to the proposed route is essential to completing the project: bit.ly/2Hxn59I @qctimes

"The High Trestle Trail offers you a unique way to experience Des Moines." Thanks to @TravelAwaitsNow for including the trail in their top things to see and do in greater Des Moines. @DSMpartnership @jaybyers travelawaits.com/2476990/weeken…

One week left to submit nominations for the 2019 Hagie Heritage Award, an annual award given to outstanding Iowa conservationists that go above and beyond: bit.ly/32edgX0

Reminder: Heritage Valley Seed Harvest is fast approaching! Join us outdoors July 11 at Heritage Valley, a 1,200-acre nature area along the Upper Iowa River near Decorah. An RSVP is requested for this event. For more information visit inhf.org/events. Photo by Bill Witt.