‘In Iowa, many rivers and lakes improve briefly, then fall back into impairment’
The article from Investigate Midwest reports that while some Iowa rivers and lakes occasionally show short-term improvements in water quality, most remain persistently listed as “impaired” due to pollution from…
‘Road salt used to treat icy surfaces can harm environment, experts say’
This article from 29 News reports an interview with the Izaak Walton League’s own Samantha Puckett who explains that road salt, while crucial for winter safety, poses severe and persistent…
Major Sewage Spill in the Potomac River
By: Maggie Dombroski, Mid-Atlantic Save Our Streams Coordinator A catastrophic sewage spill, described by officials as one of the largest in U.S. history, is currently ongoing into the Potomac River.…
‘Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use’
This article from APG Media of Wisconsin gives a shout out to Winter Salt Week 2026 and discusses how winter road salt poses a growing threat to Wisconsin’s freshwater ecosystems,…
Reducing the dangers of road salt pollution: Speakers, experts, de-icing demonstration January 31, Gaithersburg, Md.
Media Advisory for January 31, 2026 Be aware of road salt pollution and reduce its dangers Sidewalk salting demonstration, water testing and photo opportunities about keeping waterways clean GAITHERSBURG, Md. …
‘AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition’
Plans for an artificial intelligence data center in the Village of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, were abandoned following strong opposition from residents and local leaders. The proposed development by Cloverleaf Infrastructure would…
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…
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.