What's New

The Nature Conservancy has welcomed a herd of 28 bison at Broken Kettle Grasslands preserve — an historic event benefiting the native prairie and the bison herd itself. Learn more about this unique herd, the role that bison play in prairie restoration and the relationship the Conservancy has with bison across North America.

Campaign for Conservation

The Campaign for Conservation - Saving the Last Great Places in Iowa publically began raising funds in June 2006 with the goal of $9.5 million. Eighteen months later, the Conservancy announced that it has raised 18.1 million. Iowans said yes to conservation in a big way. Learn more about the campaign and how we'll be working to save the last great places.

News

The Nature Conservancy Celebrates at Broken Kettle Grasslands: Bison Return to the Native Prairie in Iowa

Sean McMahon named state director

Max Clausen of Clear Lake recently donated 240 acres of undeveloped shoreline property to The Nature Conservancy

Rare Woodland Conserved Through Easement in Decatur County

DuPont Pledges $250,000 to Nature Conservancy for Water Quality Initiative

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Broken Kettle Rattlesnakes Are the Last Left in Iowa

The prairie rattlesnake at the Broken Kettle Grassland Preserve makes news here in Iowa with an extensive article and photos in the Sioux City Journal. Click here to read the article and see the slideshow.

Fact Sheets

Find out more about the work of the Conservancy and its partners across Iowa by downloading these convenient fact sheets.

Volunteer Opportunities

Anna Beal Internship

Places We Protect

Learn more about the places where the Conservancy is working to protect Iowa's natural landscapes.

Iowa's Spring 2008 Update

Download the latest Iowa Update (pdf) [1.2 MB].