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.
Help us reach our goal!
We are joining the nationwide initiative Earth Gives. From September 14th to October 6th donate on our Earth Gives page to help us reach our $5,000 goal!
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.
View the latest newsletter or sign up to stay up to date on our events and happenings!
Our recent blog posts
Tips for Creating a Native Landscape in Iowa
Interested in creating a native space and supporting our local wildlife but not sure where to start? Here’s some advice to getting started.
Ioway Creek Could Lose Protection
Ioway Creek Could Lose Protection written by Dan Haug, Watershed Coordinator for Story County ConservationEPA’s latest attempt to redefine “Waters of the United States” could strip protections from Ioway Creek in Ames. Who knows how many others are at risk! Please...