The Mission of Iowa Audubon is
to identify, protect and restore Iowa's bird habitats,
to educate Iowa's citizens toward a greater level of conservation awareness, and
to promote enjoyment and greater pride in Iowa's natural ecosystems, birds, other wildlife.
 

The Goals of Iowa Audubon are:

Science and Bird Conservation - using scientific and historical criteria, activate people to identify, monitor, and improve the management of bird habitat within Iowa.
Education - helping people of all ages acquire knowledge about the natural world, our place in it, and the need to preserve it.
Advocacy - expressing the viewpoints of Iowa Audubon on issues related to conservation and the environment.
Membership Services - increasing membership and member activity, and assisting chapters or other member organizations as required or requested.
Communication/Outreach - facilitating information transfer with all Iowa Audubon members, the larger Audubon movement nationwide, and other organizations or agencies, the public, and the media.