Connecting educators, resources, and conservation professionals
The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition is the professional membership organization for all environmental and conservation educators in Iowa.
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Welcome to ICEC!
The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is a non-profit organization with a long-standing tradition of providing professional development to formal and non-formal educators in conservation and environmental education.
ICEC is the unifying voice for conservation and environmental education in Iowa. Individuals, organizations, and agencies interested in promoting conservation and environmental education in Iowa are key players in the success of ICEC.
Latest News & Announcements
ICEC to be Iowa partner for Project WET
The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to be the Iowa Partner for Project WET. This national program has been in…
EPA Region 7 PEYA and PIAEE Award Winners
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce the 2025 – 2026 recipients of the President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) and the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators…
Zero Waste Schools Activity Guide
Download the FREE Zero Waste Schools Activity Guide. The 35 award-winning activities, developed and implemented in 80 Colorado schools over 33-years, include projects for preschool through high school settings. The…
2025-26 Iowa Conservation Game Jam Winners Announced
Iowa students in grades 3-12 were challenged to develop digital games that help people learn about Iowa’s endangered species, prairies, invasive species, soil conservation, renewable energy, and water quality in…
ICEC Launches Student Chapter Membership
Kirkwood Community College, University of Iowa, and Ellsworth Community College Join as First Members The Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) is excited to announce a brand-new Student Chapter Organization Membership…
META Grant Received
The Meta Altoona Data Center announced that the Iowa Conservation Education Coalition (ICEC) was awarded a Meta Data Center Community Action Grant for the coming year. This funding will be…