Prairie Rivers of Iowa
Strengthening communities by conserving natural resources, promoting cultural heritage, and supporting economic development.
Fostering environmental stewardship and sustainable growth through collaboration and locally grounded solutions.
New Job Opening!
We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill our Office Manager position.
Interested? Learn more on our Job Openings page or click here.
Our Programs
Through historical, water, and pollinator conservation, we show our love for the environment and Iowa. Look at our programs and what we are currently doing below.
Byways
We manage the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway and the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway. Make sure to look at our Byway Buzz Blog to find out the best places to visit!
Clean WAter
With increased nitrate and E.coli in the water, it’s more important than ever to protect our waterways. From Water Quality Monitoring to Creek Cleanups, we do it all.
Pollinator Conservation
Insect populations have decreased by over 70% and more than 40% of species are threatened by extinction. Pollinators face habitat fragmentation and increased pesticide exposure; they need all the help they can get.
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Our recent blog posts
Pollinator Week: Its History & Why it Still Matters
Support pollinators during “National Pollinator Week”. This international celebration happens every year!
Frequent Fliers: Birds on the Move
This is perhaps my favorite time of year! Flowers are blooming. Trees are getting their leaves back. The weather is getting nicer. Animals are emerging. And one of my favorite things…the birds are back! I absolutely love waking up in the morning to the birds chirping.
Register for these upcoming events!
Healthy Lawns, Healthy People Webinar
June 16th, 1 to 2 pm
Join us to learn about the effects of pesticides. Jordan Holloway with Good Neighbor Iowa will explore different options to the traditional use of pesticides on lawns to keep them pristine. Register to get the Zoom Link!
Native Plant Workshop
June 18th, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Interested in native plants and how to ID them throughout the season? This FREE workshop has you covered! This event is being funded through a grant from the Iowa Native Plant Society. Space is limited.