Prairie Rivers of Iowa

Prairie Rivers of Iowa Prairie Rivers of Iowa is a nonprofit focused on water quality, & threats to pollinators & wildlife.

Our mission is to promote economic development through the restoration and conservation of Iowa’s cultural and natural resources.

Join US! Get Certified!Join Prairie Rivers of Iowa on Thursday, September 17, at 1:00-3:00pm at Emma Lee McCarthy Park, ...
09/04/2026

Join US! Get Certified!

Join Prairie Rivers of Iowa on Thursday, September 17, at 1:00-3:00pm at Emma Lee McCarthy Park, Ames, as we get certified for biological stream monitoring through the Izaak Walton League of America "Save Our Streams" program.

This free national citizen science program trains volunteers to identify common aquatic organisms and assess stream habitat. This approach generates robust historical data and supports real conservation efforts. Read more about the event at the link in the comments below.

This is an awesome opportunity for kids to learn about STEM and get involved! Registration required.
08/25/2026

This is an awesome opportunity for kids to learn about STEM and get involved! Registration required.

Epic evening views at Doolittle Prairie with the legendary Dr. Tom Rosburg. Join Tom for one last guided walk at Story C...
08/21/2026

Epic evening views at Doolittle Prairie with the legendary Dr. Tom Rosburg. Join Tom for one last guided walk at Story County's largest prairie remnant on September 15 at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and no registration is required. See the link in the comments for more info!

Every Garden Can Be Pollinator Habitat 🦋You don't need acres of prairie to help pollinators.A small garden filled with n...
08/20/2026

Every Garden Can Be Pollinator Habitat 🦋
You don't need acres of prairie to help pollinators.
A small garden filled with native plants can provide nectar, pollen, shelter, and habitat for bees, butterflies, moths, and other insects.
Consider replacing part of your lawn with native plants, adding a few flowering species to an existing garden, or planting a native container garden.
Every patch of habitat counts and your garden can be part of a larger network of pollinator-friendly spaces across Iowa.

Where Does Rainwater Go? 🌧️The next time it rains, take a look at what happens to the water.Does it soak into a garden o...
08/19/2026

Where Does Rainwater Go? 🌧️
The next time it rains, take a look at what happens to the water.
Does it soak into a garden or planting?
Does it run across your lawn?
Does it flow toward a storm drain?
Landscapes with deep-rooted native plants can help slow down and absorb rainfall. This can reduce runoff and help keep soil and pollutants from washing into our streams and rivers.
Healthy landscapes are an important part of healthy waterways.

Pollinators Need More Than Flowers 🐝🌼When we think about pollinator habitat, we often picture colorful flowers covered i...
08/18/2026

Pollinators Need More Than Flowers 🐝🌼
When we think about pollinator habitat, we often picture colorful flowers covered in bees and butterflies.
But pollinators need more than just nectar. They also need places to nest, shelter from weather, and find food throughout the growing season. Native plants can provide many of these resources while also helping improve soil health and water quality.
A diverse native planting can support an entire community of insects and benefit the landscape around it, too.
What native plant is blooming in your yard right now?

Healthy Soil = Healthy Water 🌱💧What happens on the land around us affects the water flowing through Iowa.Native plants h...
08/17/2026

Healthy Soil = Healthy Water 🌱💧
What happens on the land around us affects the water flowing through Iowa.
Native plants have deep, extensive root systems that help hold soil in place, reduce erosion, and allow rainwater to soak into the ground instead of rushing into streams and carrying sediment and pollutants with it.
Planting native flowers, grasses, and trees isn't just good for pollinators; it can also be part of protecting Iowa's waterways.
Small changes in our landscapes can make a big difference downstream.

🐚 Meet the living breathing water filters we just relocated from below Hannum's Mill Dam on the South Skunk River.Mussel...
08/14/2026

🐚 Meet the living breathing water filters we just relocated from below Hannum's Mill Dam on the South Skunk River.

Mussels are nature's living, breathing water treatment plants, and these ones needed a new home before dam modification work could begin. 🔗 link to full story in the comments below

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