Izaak Walton League Urges EPA and Corps to Protect Streams and Wetlands by Withdrawing Controversial “Waters of the USA” Definition
To protect the nation’s essential and dwindling supplies of clean water, the Izaak Walton League strongly opposes the misguided re-definition of “Waters of the United States” proposed by EPA and…
Meet a Monitor: Grace Corbett
Growing up in a rural area surrounded by rivers and creeks, Grace has always been interested in the relationship between communities and waterways. So, when it came time to choose a topic for her senior capstone project, Grace decided to focus on water pollution…
As Impacts of Nitrate Pollution Loom Large, Volunteers Step Up
By: Heather Wilson, Save Our Streams Coordinator Across much of the United States, nitrate is perhaps the most widespread and dangerous contaminant in our waterways. This colorless, odorless, tasteless compound…
Kovarovics Steps Down as Executive Director at Izaak Walton League
After advancing conservation priorities at the Izaak Walton League for 18 years, including 13 years as executive director, Scott Kovarovics is stepping down effective December 23, 2025. During those years,…
Conservation in Action: How Ikes Are Bringing Our Message to Congress
Advocating for conservation of natural resources spurred the Izaak Walton League’s establishment in 1922 when our founders became alarmed by the toll development and pollution were taking on places they…
Save the Date! The DMV Winter Salt Week Open House is Coming Up
On Saturday, January 31, the Izaak Walton League of America is excited to host a program focused on road salt pollution, monitoring, and solutions. While salt keeps our roads safe…
Meet a Monitor: Fred Bailey
Fred Bailey first joined the Izaak Walton League because he was looking for a shooting range in his area, and a Google search brought him to the Arlington-Fairfax Chapter in northern Virginia…
Data Centers: Impact and What You Can Do in Your Community
Data centers are emerging rapidly across the country, and decisions about where they are built often rest with local governments. City councils, county boards, and planning commissions handle zoning and…
Izaak Walton League Opposes EPA Proposal to Further Endanger Wetlands and Clean Water
On November 17, the EPA proposed regulations that would gut Clean Water Act protection for wetlands and tributary streams threatening the safety of drinking water for one in three Americans…
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.