Iowa Statutes
§ 457A.1 — Acquisition by other than condemnation
Iowa § 457A.1
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Iowa Code § 457A.1 (2026).
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The department of natural resources, soil and water conservation districts as provided in
chapter 161A, the state historic preservation officer, the state archaeologist appointed by the
state board of regents pursuant to section 263B.1, any county conservation board, and any
city or agency of a city may acquire by purchase, gift, contract, or other voluntary means, but
not by eminent domain, conservation easements in land to preserve scenic beauty, wildlife
habitat, riparian lands, wetlands, or forests; promote outdoor recreation, agriculture, soil or
water conservation, or open space; or otherwise conserve for the benefit of the public the
natural beauty, natural and cultural resources, and public recreation facilities of the state.
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Legislative History
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111D.1; 82 Acts, ch 1199, §58, 96]
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