This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event, please complete the online portion of the certification, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. This training will take place at McLoud Run Park in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is organized by…
The Will Dilg Chapter invites community members, conservation enthusiasts, and volunteers to participate in FREE IWLA Save Our Streams training on Saturday, April 26. This hands-on workshop, led by Jennifer Biederman of Minnesota Trout Unlimited, is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to assess and protect local stream health. Learn more…
This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event, you must complete the online portion of the certification, including watching webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. This event is hosted by the Dan River Basin Association and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.…
This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event, you must complete the online portion of the certification, including watching webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. This event is hosted by the Izaak Walton League and Longwood University. Register for the event…
This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event, you must complete the online portion of the certification, including watching webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. This event is hosted by the Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Register for…
Save the date for the 2026 National Convention in Bloomington, Minn.! Dates: July 17 -18, 2026 Early Bird Welcome Reception: Evening of July 16, 2026 Where: Bloomington, Minnesota Venue: Hilton Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425 Register for the convention and book at room: iwla-getitdone.org
Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week is an initiative of the Izaak Walton League of America aimed at increasing public awareness of nitrate pollution, including its sources, impacts, and associated risks. During the week of July 26-August 1, the League is calling on you to help pull back the curtain on nitrate pollution, an issue affecting waterways and…
Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week is a new initiative of the Izaak Walton League of America, aimed at amplifying education, monitoring, and advocacy surrounding nitrate pollution in water. But what is nitrate pollution? Why does it matter? And what can we do about it? Join the League’s Clean Water Program Director, Samantha Puckett and Grassroots Advocacy…
In communities across the country, nitrate pollution is a tasteless, odorless, invisible contaminant posing serious harm to public health. Join Dr. David Cwiertny, Director of the University of Iowa’s Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contamination, for an in-depth exploration of how nitrate contamination in our water systems is a public health concern. This session…
Environmental stewardship and farm profitability are not mutually exclusive. Join Dr. Matt Liebman, Iowa State University Professor Emeritus, as he draws from decades of groundbreaking research to describe actionable strategies to cultivate resilience on agricultural landscapes to improve water quality. We’ll explore how regenerative practices can significantly reduce nitrate pollution and restore soil health without…
Each summer, the Gulf of Mexico develops a hypoxic “dead zone,” an area of low to no oxygen spanning thousands of square miles where aquatic life is scarce. Join Dr. Cassandra Glaspie of Louisiana State University for an exploration of the Gulf dead zone and its connection to nitrate pollution within the Mississippi River Basin.…
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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.
