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posted by Guest Blogger on Monday, October 11, 2021 Guest blogger Rich Leopold, Director of Polk County Conservation, shares how past bond support delivered important water quality, flood protection, and outdoor recreation projects to residents in Central Iowa.

posted by Raihan Amir Rashidi on Monday, October 4, 2021 IEC staffers Raihan Rashidi and Ingrid Gronstal reflect on their participation in the Iowa City Climate Fest and how important community is in addressing climate change goals.

posted by Sonita van der Leeuw on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 In our staff introduction series, we would like to share with you stories and backgrounds of the people behind the scenes of IEC. In this intro blog you will learn more about our Clean Energy Field Organizer.

posted by Jordan Bles on Monday, September 27, 2021 Fundraising and Development Director Jordan Bles shares why he's excited about this month's partnership with The Side Garage, an apparel printing company based in central Iowa.

posted by Guest Blogger on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Isaac Svoboda and Derek Namanny of the City of Des Moines' Public Works Clean Water Program share information about how and where to apply for the Stormwater Best Management Practices Rebate Program, with tips and ideas even if you don't reside in Des Moines.

posted by Guest Blogger on Monday, August 23, 2021 Guest blogger Joleen Jansen with Clayton County Energy District outlines her community's upcoming opportunity to revisit their franchise fee agreement with Alliant Energy, what it could mean for Elkader, and why it's important to understand the process.

posted by Ingrid Gronstal on Friday, August 20, 2021 Water Program Director, Ingrid Gronstal, reflects on her panel appearance at the Okoboji Blue Water Fest and what clean water and outdoor recreation opportunities mean to the Iowa Great Lakes, its visitors, residents, and Iowans around the state.

posted by Jordan Bles on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Wednesday, August 4, was the first Iowa Gives Green: A Day of Giving to Protect Iowa's Environment. IEC's Fundraising and Development Director Jordan Bles reflects on the day and its success.

posted by Guest Blogger on Friday, August 6, 2021 IEC Water and Land Stewardship program summer intern Rachel James reflects on what she learned about Iowa's natural resource funding opportunities and why she feels it's time for Iowa to fund the Trust.

posted by Guest Blogger on Friday, July 30, 2021 Iowa River Watershed Coalition President, Jarrett Pfrimmer, PhD, shares the coalition efforts led by the Meskwaki Department of Natural Resources to form the Iowa River Watershed Coalition in 2019. Read more about the stakeholders involved and the goals they have set out to achieve to protect the Iowa River watershed.