Iowans Crowdfund to Save State’s Water Monitoring Network
Iowa’s rivers, lakes, and farmland are the foundation of the state’s economy, environment, and way of life—but the program that monitors their health is now at risk. The University of…
‘Izaak Walton League launches fundraising campaign for Iowa water quality monitoring’
The Iowa Division of the Izaak Walton League of America has launched a grassroots campaign to raise funds for the Iowa Water Quality Information System (IWQIS), a University of Iowa…
‘Nishnabotna water group urges community nitrate testing with new billboard’
The Nishnabotna Water Defenders, a water quality advocacy group in southwest Iowa, has erected a billboard near Avoca encouraging Iowans to “know what you drink” to prompt local residents to…
Meet a Monitor: Karen Jimenez
Karen Jimenez, a senior at Loudoun County High School in Virginia, is a shining example of how one passionate individual can make a difference in the fight against environmental pollution.…
Meet a Monitor: Caroline van Schaik
Caroline van Schaik is a Save Our Streams volunteer and a force for clean water in southeast Minnesota. For over 5 years, Caroline has organized a group of fellow water…
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…
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…
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.