‘Something to be salty about: A Gaithersburg environmental group aims to protect waterways’
Bethesda Today tagged along for a Walk in the Woods led by Izaak Walton League Clean Water Program Director, Samantha Puckett. During a short hike, attendees used a Salt Watch…
Over the Next Few Weeks, Congress has Opportunities to Strengthen Conservation
Author: Kate Miller, Conservation Director The 2026 midterm elections are complete and, with limited exceptions, the lineup for the next Congress is now set in place. As newly elected and…
A Dream of Fields: The Delaney Prairie
Outdoor America, 2026 Issue 3 Written by: Mike Delaney In 1988 my wife and I decided to look for a getaway near water close to our home in Des Moines.…
Meet a Monitor: Sarah Coradetti
Learn how Sarah uses Salt Watch monitoring and relationship building to advocate for smart salting practices within her HOA.
‘Amid Iowa’s Water Crisis, Factory Farms Get a Pass on Environmental Permitting’
An article from Inside Climate News explores how Iowa’s environmental permitting system has impacted waterways and communities. It also profiles Gordon Garrison, an Iowan who has been battling with a…
When Legislative Losses can be Wins
Author: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator Whether a bill succeeds or fails to pass, it often isn’t the final chapter. To start with a wonderful cliché, “It’s all about the…
John Gregg students monitor Yellow Creek water
Sixth grade students at John Gregg Elementary School in Eastern Ohio are getting a hands-on look at water quality with the help of the Izaak Walton League’s Salt Watch and…
Meet a Monitor: Kathy Sykes
Author: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator Community science relies heavily on dedicated local volunteers. For Kathy Sykes, protecting local watersheds blends seamlessly with community connection, education, and a lifelong love…
The Endangered Species Act is in Danger
Author: Lisa Ballard One word can make a big difference. In July 2026, the federal government finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act, removing the regulatory definition of…
Your kit will include a bottle containing 25 nitrate test strips which you can use to test your water source(s) throughout the year. You’ll also receive postcards explaining how to use your nitrate test strips and how to share your Nitrate Watch results on the Clean Water Hub.
Your kit will include four test strips so you can test your waterway throughout the season. You’ll also receive a chart to help you interpret your results and a postcard with instructions for completing a Salt Watch test and reporting your findings.