LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING WATER TRAILS, WATERWAYS, & PADDLERS
Iowa Water Trails Association:
IWTA facilitates exchange of info for developers, supporters, and users of Iowa water trails. Subscribe to free monthly email IWTA Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/IWTASubscribe , contact via email at iowawta@gmail.org, visit website at http://iowawatertrails.org/
Iowa Rivers Revival:
IRR is a statewide organization promoting the importance of our rivers and the many economic, environmental and recreational resources they provide for our state. Sign up to receive IRR’s e-News. More info about IRR at www.iowarivers.org/
Iowa Environmental Council:
IEC, an alliance of over 60 diverse organizations, works to protect Iowa’s natural environment in pursuit of a safe, healthy environment and sustainable future. Find info and signups for action alerts and e-news bulletins at http://www.iaenvironment.org/
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation:
The INHF protects and restores Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife through partnerships with Iowa landowners. www.inhf.org
Cedar River Watershed Coalition:
Multi-jurisdictional group works to coordinate & communicate efforts to improve management of the entire Cedar River watershed; request addition to email list at CEDARRIVERCOALITION@LIST.UIOWA.EDU
Raccoon River Watershed Association:
RRWA provides a website, newsletter, advocacy, & strong emphasis on scientific research, delivering education, entertainment, & an excellent model for similar organizations. http://www.northraccoon.org/North_Raccoon/RRWA.html
Iowa River Friends:
IRF is a group of citizens, organized in 2013, dedicated to enjoying, protecting, and improving the entire Iowa River watershed. http://iowariverfriends.org/
Lake Macbride Conservancy:
LMC works to maintain the unique status, natural beauty, and safe use of Lake Macbride.
http://lakemacbrideconservancy.org/
Clean Water Starts With Us:
Free quarterly newsletter about watershed improvement, published by IDNR, IDALS, & USDA.
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WaterQuality/WatershedImprovement/WatershedNews.aspx
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