Preserve Conservation as a Priority in USDA Reorganization, Urges Izaak Walton League
On August 29, the Izaak Walton League of America sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins with five recommendations regarding the proposed restructuring of the Department.…
Meet a Monitor: Lauren Eaton
The health of our local waterways relies on dedicated individuals who turn their passion into action. Today, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on Lauren Eaton, Monitoring Manager at Friends…
‘Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort’
Wings2Water has honored the Izaak Walton League’s Nitrate Watch Program with a “Water Warrior” recognition for its public engagement in testing nitrate levels in drinking water and waterways. Learn more…
Grid-lock: Growing Demand Strains Our Power System and Climate Goals
As demand for electricity soars and suppliers of renewable sources seek connections to consumers, the transmission system—the grid—is in trouble. It’s old and hasn’t kept up with new technologies. Its…
University Students Create Clean Water Awareness Campaign for the League
The Izaak Walton League is known for its environmental mission. However, it has been difficult to expand their audience among members of Generation Z (born between 1996 and 2010). For…
Why we fight to protect America’s public lands and what’s at stake
By Michael Reinemer, Editor, Outdoor America: The envy of the world. Our scenic, iconic public lands have attracted and inspired generations of Americans and visitors from abroad as well. The…
From Greens to Streams: Can less fertilizer become par for the course?
An unnamed tributary of Indian Creek, which feeds into Virginia’s Smith Mountain Lake, has been monitored by Virginia Save Our Streams (VA SOS) volunteers Jean and Lee Borgman for over…
Urgent Call for Action at the National Convention
In Green Bay, the Izaak Walton League kicked off its national convention July 18-19 with an urgent appeal for action in the face of mounting challenges to conservation in the United…
Meet a Monitor: Catherine Pierce & Erica Lyon
Catherine Pierce and Erica Lyon conduct Virginia Save Our Streams (VA SOS), Salt Watch, and Nitrate Watch monitoring in the Henrico County, VA area and are members of the Riverine…
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.