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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy Ignites Action to Address Nitrate in Southeast Minnesota Groundwater
DESCRIPTION:In April 2023\, environmental and public health groups in Minnesota asked the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency authority to address concerning nitrate levels in the groundwater of Southeast Minnesota. In response\, the EPA called upon Minnesota agencies to make a plan and take accelerated action to address this public health concern. In this Clean Water Webinar\, learn from Carly Griffith and Leigh Currie of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy about the petition process\, the EPA’s response\, and the outlook for the future. \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-advocacy-ignites-action-to-address-nitrate-in-southeast-minnesota-groundwater/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Using Data for Advocacy - Making the Most of the Clean Water Hub
DESCRIPTION:Want to make a bigger impact with water quality data? Whether you’re a concerned citizen or a seasoned monitor\, the Clean Water Hub is a powerful tool to help you understand local water quality and advocate for cleaner water. \nJoin the Izaak Walton League’s Clean Water Program staff as they guide you through the basics of the Clean Water Hub. We’ll show you how to find\, view\, and use data—even if you didn’t collect it yourself. Learn how to explore historical trends with our interactive maps and download full datasets to support your advocacy efforts. \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-using-data-for-advocacy-making-the-most-of-the-clean-water-hub/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Advocacy at the Local Level
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Save Our Streams monitors will share how they’ve gone beyond monitoring and used their data in their local community – and how you can do the same. \n  \nSpeakers: \nAshley Palmer\, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District Communication & Education Specialist \nAmy Ulland\, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board President and Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator \nPatricia Colatosti\, Town of Christiansburg Environmental Program Supervisor \nCarol Kauffman\, certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor and Master Naturalist \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-advocacy-at-the-local-level/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T100000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Veronica Tangiri with Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification/
LOCATION:Bristow\, VA\, Bristow\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Ashley Palmer with Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-2/
LOCATION:Herndon\, VA\, Herndon\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T140000
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CREATED:20250826T160506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T133340Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Salt Applicator Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:This training will help property managers\, salt applicators\, business owners\, municipalities\, and MCPS and M-NCPPC Facilities Crews improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70% – helping to prevent damage to our infrastructure and threats to our drinking water and local freshwater ecosystems. \nThe Smart Salt Applicator Training is offered for free to road salt applicators who apply salt in Montgomery County\, Maryland. Interested individuals should fill out the waitlist* signup form: https://forms.gle/VvegNRq7HWkYdxVu7 \nThis course is offered virtually or in person. With virtual attendance\, there are limited log-ins available. However\, there is the option to attend in-person at 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878 for individuals and groups without computer access.  \n*Submitting this form does NOT mean that you have been enrolled in the Fall 2025 applicator training. However\, you must complete this form to be considered for one of the limited spots in the course. We will contact you closer to the date of the course in Fall 2025 if you are selected to be enrolled.  \nThanks to funding from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Chesapeake Bay Trust\, the course is FREE for participants.\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Izaak Walton League staff at saltwatch@iwla.org. For more information about Salt Watch\, visit www.saltwatch.org.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/smart-salt-applicator-training-for-parking-lots-and-sidewalks/
LOCATION:Izaak Walton League of America-National Headquarters Office\, 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:Experience citizen science in action! This program\, presented by Goose Creek Association\, begins with an in-class lesson introducing students to the importance of water quality and how aquatic life reflects stream health. Afterward\, participants will head to Goose Creek for a hands-on benthic monitoring session\, collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates like mayflies and caddisflies that reveal the condition of the water. \n  \nThis event can serve as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. \n  \nSpace is limited\, so RSVP today to reserve your spot! Contact Annie Bellis with any questions.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-4/
LOCATION:Goose Creek Association\, 119 The Plains Rd\, Ste. 200\, Middleburg\, VA\, 20117\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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CREATED:20250916T134824Z
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SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - Cabin John Creek
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how the excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can do to be “winter salt smart.” \nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk about 2-3 miles on flat/even terrain. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, October 12. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-lets-be-smart-about-winter-salt-cabin-john-creek/
LOCATION:Cabin John Regional Park Baseball Fields #3 & #4\, 10612 Westlake Drive\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
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CREATED:20251008T191416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T191416Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nReach out to Carol Kauffman with New River Valley Master Naturalists for more information and to register for the event. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-5/
LOCATION:Green Hill Park\, 2500 Green Hill Park Rd\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
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CREATED:20250902T202651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T202651Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Achievable Actions to Reduce Pollution with Salt Watch
DESCRIPTION:Winter is coming\, and so is road salt pollution and increased Salt Watch monitoring! Join us for this kickoff event with Salt Watch Coordinator\, Abby Hileman\, to learn what to expect and what’s new for the upcoming monitoring season. You’ll also hear inspiring stories and practical tips from volunteers with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (VA) and Friends of Sligo Creek (MD) to help you make a difference in your community. \nSpeakers: \n\nDean Tousley (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nAnne Vorce (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nChristine Dunathan (Friends of Sligo Creek)\nAmy Ulland (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\nKent Clizbe (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\nScott MacDonald (Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy)\n\n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-achievable-actions-to-reduce-pollution-with-salt-watch/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250916T134326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T134326Z
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SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - Sligo Creek
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how the excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can do to be “winter salt smart.” \nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk about 2-3 miles on flat/even terrain. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, November 2. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-lets-be-smart-about-winter-salt-sligo-creek/
LOCATION:Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park\, Anacostia Tributary Trail System\, Takoma Park\, MD\, 20912
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
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CREATED:20251027T164614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T164806Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: Nitrate Watch 2025 Season Roundup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Izaak Walton League’s Midwest Save Our Streams Coordinator\, Heather Wilson\, for a rundown of what happened in the world of nitrate pollution monitoring in 2025 (spoiler alert…it was not a great year for water quality). We’ll also hear from representatives of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Wisconsin’s Green Fire to learn how these Nitrate Watch partner organizations are engaging their audiences in monitoring\, education\, and advocacy. \n  \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/clean-water-webinar-nitrate-watch-2025-season-roundup/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20251217T203555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T212930Z
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SUMMARY:DMV Winter Salt Week Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to stay safe while protecting the environment during the winter months at the DMV Winter Salt Week Open House! \n\n\n\nJoin us on January 31st between 10am-1pm to learn how salt affects our health and freshwater ecosystems\, what’s being done\, and how we can support local efforts. During the event we will hear from regional expert speakers\, monitor the local waterways in Gaithersburg\, Maryland for road salt pollution\, and learn how much salt is needed to keep us safe during the winter while keeping environmental health in mind. Members of the media\, government officials\, nongovernmental organizations\, and members of the public are invited to this event. \nMuch of the event will take place inside with stream monitoring and sidewalk salting demos taking place outside at 10:45am and 12:15pm. Speakers are scheduled to speak at 10 and 11:30am (see agenda on Eventbrite). Local organizations will have tables with information\, and volunteer water monitors\, government officials\, NGOs\, and other stakeholders will be available for interviews and discussion about road salt. \nWhile this event is free\, we ask that you please register in advance so that we can notify you in case of cancellation due to inclement weather.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/dmv-winter-salt-week/
LOCATION:Izaak Walton League of America-National Headquarters Office\, 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250910T134347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T191339Z
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SUMMARY:2026 IWLA Mid-Winter Meeting of the Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:2026 IWLA Mid-Winter Meeting of the Board of Directors \nDate: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\nLocation: Virtually\nTime: Beginning at: \n• 10:00 a.m. Eastern\n• 9:00 a.m. Central\n• 8:00 a.m. Mountain\n• 7:00 a.m. Pacific \nPlease reserve up to three hours for the meeting. \nFurther details\, including the agenda and access information\, will be shared in the coming months. \nStay tuned for updates.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/2026-iwla-mid-winter-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20250811T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192045Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nRegister for the event here. Email vasos@iwla.org with any questions. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-3/
LOCATION:Front Royal\, VA\, Front Royal\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260213T141156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T152826Z
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SUMMARY:Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION:This event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative/Virginia Save Our Streams monitor. Prior to this event\, you must complete the online portion of the certification\, including watching 2 webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nThis training is run by certified trainer Mandy DeLeo with Patapsco Heritage Greenway. Register for the training here. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/save-our-streams-field-certification/
LOCATION:Ellicott City\, MD\, Ellicott City\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260224T221024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T221024Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Water Webinar: The "Smart Salting" Strategy: Winter Maintenance Contracts that Reduce Costs and Protect Liability
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about putting performance-based practices into winter maintenance contracts. Traditional ‘per-ton’ or ‘per-application’ salt contracts can inadvertently encourage over-salting\, leading to higher costs\, damaged infrastructure\, and environmental harm. This webinar provides property managers\, HOA and Condo Association board members\, etc. with a clear roadmap for transitioning to performance-based contracting—an approach that prioritizes measurable safety outcomes over the sheer volume of material used. You’ll hear from Jason Swope\, MD DC WV Coordinator of the Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Program and Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council and a leader in the world of environmentally-minded smart salting\, and from Benjamin Rhoades\, Watershed Manager and Acting Environmental Director of the Reston Association\, who has been working to put these lessons into practice in Reston\, VA. \nClick to register for this webinar
URL:https://iwla.org/event/the-smart-salting-strategy-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
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SUMMARY:Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis training will take place at McLoud Run Park in Cedar Rapids\, Iowa. It is organized by certified trainer Thomas Doyle. Email Thomas to register. \n  \nVisit iwla.org/sos to learn more about Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/save-our-streams-field-certification-april-25/
LOCATION:McLoud Run Park\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52402\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260326T151011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T151058Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Save Our Streams Field Certification
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis event is hosted by the Dan River Basin Association and the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Register for the event here. Email Krista Hodges with the Dan River Basin Association with any questions. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/virginia-save-our-streams-field-certification-6/
LOCATION:Danville\, Virginia\, Danville\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260331T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211137Z
UID:11361-1785024000-1785628799@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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 drinking water across the country. Whether you’re a seasoned community scientist or just curious about your local water quality\, this is the perfect time to get involved. Attend educational webinars\, monitor water with a free Nitrate Watch kit\, and speak up about nitrate pollution and you’ll be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes! \nJoin us for 7 days of water monitoring\, education\, and advocacy! Learn more at iwla.org/nitrateawareness.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/nitrate-pollution-awareness-week/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260402T155536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T161845Z
UID:11384-1785157200-1785160800@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Welcome to Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin the League’s Clean Water Program Director\, Samantha Puckett and Grassroots Advocacy Manager\, Jessica Gordon to learn the answers to these questions\, and more. Plus\, find out how you can enter to win prizes just by getting involved this week! \nRegister for this Webinar \n  \nThis webinar is part of Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week. Learn more at iwla.org/nitrateawareness.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/webinar-welcome-to-nitrate-pollution-awareness-week/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260402T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T161931Z
UID:11398-1785330000-1785333600@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: An Invisible Threat: Nitrate in Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION: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 will distill complex data into clear takeaways\, highlighting the latest scientific links between nitrate exposure and adverse health outcomes including cancers\, thyroid disease\, birth defects\, and more. \nRegister for this Webinar \n  \nThis webinar is part of Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week. Learn more at iwla.org/nitrateawareness.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/webinar-an-invisible-threat-nitrate-in-drinking-water/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260402T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162009Z
UID:11403-1785416400-1785420000@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Regenerative Solutions for Soil Health and Water Quality
DESCRIPTION: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 sacrificing the bottom line. \nRegister for this Webinar \n  \nThis webinar is part of Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week. Learn more at iwla.org/nitrateawareness.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/webinar-regenerative-solutions-for-soil-health-and-water-quality/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164604
CREATED:20260402T162421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T162915Z
UID:11412-1785502800-1785506400@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Nitrate Pollution and the Dead Zone: Insights from the Gulf
DESCRIPTION: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. Drawing on her firsthand experience leading hypoxia cruises\, Dr. Glaspie will share insights into the data collection process and what long-term nutrient dynamics reveal about the health of our coastal waters. \nRegister for this Webinar \n  \nThis webinar is part of Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week. Learn more at iwla.org/nitrateawareness.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/webinar-nitrate-pollution-and-the-dead-zone-insights-from-the-gulf/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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