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.
Support Us With Your Cans and Bottles!
We are Ankeny Bottles & Cans (ABC) December donation recipient.
Bring cans and bottles to the Ankeny ABC location in December and tell them you want to donate to Prairie Rivers of Iowa, or bring your items to our office between now and the end of the year.
Ankeny ABC: 1317 SW Ordnance Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Our Office: 3116 S. Duff Ave. Suite 201, Ames, IA 50010
Please note that containers must be empty and cannot be crushed. Glass, plastic bottles and aluminum cans are accepted. Glass bottles must be in a cardboard box or plastic tote for staff safety.
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.
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Our recent blog posts
Iowa DOT Unveils Lincoln Highway Interpretive Sign
On Oct 15, 2026, the Iowa DOT held an unveiling ceremony for a Lincoln Highway interpretive sign honoring America 250 and Iowa’s influence on automobile road development.
