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.…
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. Join the Izaak Walton League's Clean Water Program staff as they guide you through the basics…
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. Speakers: Ashley Palmer, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District Communication & Education Specialist Amy Ulland, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Board President and Stream Monitoring Program Coordinator…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week is an initiative of the Izaak Walton League of America dedicated to increasing public understanding of nitrate pollution, its sources, environmental and public health impacts, and the risks it poses to our waterways and communities.
Join us for a week of water monitoring, education, and advocacy as we work together to protect and improve water quality.
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.
