Monetary Donation – Online donations may be made at www.iowadnr.gov/donate. As an alternative to an online donation, we also accept donations by mail. . To mail in a donation, please complete this form and submit it with your check to:
Donations Coordinator
Iowa DNR
6200 Park Avenue Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50321
Checks should be made payable to Iowa DNR. If you would like consideration for a special or specific use, of your donation, please contact us.

Product Donation – Often times, there are specific product needs where individuals or companies can assist with our mission. These can be for special projects, educational events, or facility or land maintenance projects. Some examples of product donations include lumber, gravel, prairie seed, digital equipment, mowers, binoculars, playground equipment, and kayaks. If you have a product donation that may be able to help in our mission, you may contact your local state park or field office, or contact us.

Volunteer Service – Individuals and groups have contributed thousands of hours to the Department assisting with special projects, maintenance, or land management opportunities. Services have ranged from Eagle Scout projects, welding of park grill grates, repair of mower equipment, invasive species management in our prairies, or laundry services to clean park cabin futon covers. If you would like to offer a service that may be able to help in our mission, you may contact your local state park or field office.

Bequeaths and “In Memory of” Donations – Natural resources have a memorable effect on many people’s lives. There are times the work of the DNR is remembered in bequeaths through a Last Will and Testament or through a donation request made by the family of a loved one who has passed away. We appreciate and are honored that last wishes may include leaving a legacy within Iowa’s natural resources. If you would like to discuss how these types of funds may be integrated into the DNR’s mission or discuss your specific interest, please contact us.

Land Donation – The Department of Natural Resources acquires land to manage and protect natural resources and to provide recreational opportunities. The land acquisition and donation program contributes to the DNR mission by protecting wetlands, forests, scenic areas, prairies, wildlife and fish habitat, rare species habitat, and other resources. Donations for land may include full fee value, bargain sales, or conservation easements. For more information regarding land related donations, please visit our webpage at www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/RealtyServices.aspx.