Nature Defenders of Iowa—

How organizations work everyday to defend our natural resources both at the state

and federal level!

Anna Gray— Public Policy Director and Counsel, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation 

Kate Hansen— Agriculture Program Director, The Izaak Walton League of America

Learn about  the current challenges in defending nature at the state and federal level.   Anna and Kate will discuss the most recent legislative issues which include major budget cuts associated with conservation that impact our agriculture lands, natural resources, and outdoor habitats.

Anna Gray is the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s Public Policy Director and Counsel.  She works to shape public policy priorities that promote sustainable agriculture, preserve natural resources, and connect people with the outdoors.

Kate Hansen is the Izaak Walton League of America’s national Agriculture Program Director. In her role, she leads the League’s work to influence federal policies to increase conservation practices, improve water quality, and restore soil health on farm and ranch-land across the country.

Watershed Talks ~ This monthly series is a project of the Iowa Division of The Izaak Walton League of America, with rotating co-hosts from other Iowa Chapters.  We feature guests for 30-40 minute presentations that shed daylight on good works done in Iowa watersheds. In this way we uplift our shared goals for cleaner water, a healthy environment, and kinder communities. Recorded programs will be available at iowaikes.com shortly after they air live.