Sustainability Initiatives

Creating a Sustainable Future

The Darling Institute is leading sustainability initiatives in partnership with communities around Iowa and the Midwest.

Prairie grass and flowers on Dunn Ranch.

Grand River Grasslands Consortium

Collaborative Conservation for Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem

The Grand River Grasslands Consortium, a four-year project running from 2024 to 2027, led by a coalition of Iowa and Missouri environmental organizations, aims to restore native grasslands in southern Iowa and northern Missouri.

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Anna Snyder - Speaking at the Cultivating Connections launch event.

Cultivating Connections

Connecting businesses and private landowners in Madison County, IA.

The Cultivating Connections project is an initiative aimed at revitalizing Madison County by transforming underused and degraded spaces into vibrant, green areas filled with native vegetation.

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Allie Raines holding materials she designed for the PerryNext Campaign

Perry, Iowa

Students and Faculty Leading Economic Revitalization in Perry, Iowa

In a unique collaboration with the city of Perry, Iowa, Drake students and faculty are taking on leadership roles to help the community navigate through challenging times.

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