Conservation Groups are supportive of the development of river trails in Iowa.

Thanks for all your work on behalf of the Iowa rivers.

Izaak Walton League

"To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise
stewardship of the land and its resources; to know the beauty and understanding of nature,
and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space; to the preservation of this heritage
and to man's sharing in it."   Defenders of air, soil, water, woods, and wildlife.

County Conservation Boards

The lead agencies in making water trails a reality

Iowa Sierra Club

Conservation and recreation

National Park Service

National Park Service assistance for community led conservation

IOWATER water monitoring volunteers

Monitoring water quality in Iowa's rivers and streams

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Preserving Iowa's natural Heritage.  Read about an eagle sanctuary in honor of Gladys Black.