Izaak Walton League of America

About Us

Who We Are


Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Through member-driven bottom-up governance, we're protecting outdoor America in communities across the country, while working strategically at the national level to win critical conservation battles.

What We Stand For


Clean Water

Healthy Soil

Climate Solutions

Community Science

Outdoor Recreation

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Our Recent Work

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Annual Report 2023


Want to know more about what the Izaak Walton League has accomplished lately? Read our Annual Report for 2023. (Published in 2024.)

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Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring: A Win for Both Volunteers and Local Decision-Makers


It’s well understood that neighborhood parks are vital for the wellbeing of communities. But Depot Park in Christiansburg, Virginia, with its polluted stretch of stream, was not much of an asset. When the town took action to fix the problem, Izaak Walton League volunteers stepped up to help ensure the project was a lasting success for everyone.

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Agriculture Resilience Act

League Advocates for Grasslands Conservation


The North American Grasslands Conservation Act would preserve and restore some of America's most important and iconic landscapes. The Izaak Walton League is fighting for this crucial legislation.

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Three Things You Can Do Right Now

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Celebrate the Upper Mississippi Refuge Anniversary


The modern conservation movement was kick-started in 1924 when Will Dilg, the first president of the Izaak Walton League, created a campaign to save fish and wildlife habitat along nearly 300 miles of the Upper Mississippi River. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of what would become the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, performer Steven Marking created a film, “A Visit from Will Dilg."

Learn about film screening opportunities

Agriculture Resilience Act

Save Our Streams Photo Contest


SOS is hosting a photo contest! Submit your best photos in the following categories: Macroinvertebrates, Monitoring in Action, Nature and Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation, and Waterways in Trouble.

Enter the contest

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Join Salt Watch


Right now is a great time to join Salt Watch. You can use your Salt Watch kit to monitor waterways you care about. We want to measure water throughout the year, including before, during, and after winter storms.

Get a free Salt Watch kit

Support Our Work

Donate Now to Secure the Future of Conservation!


Stand with us to defend outdoor America's future. Together, we can protect healthy natural resources, pristine landscapes and our outdoor traditions. Your gift will be put to work immediately to continue building on the Izaak Walton League's legacy of conservation leadership.

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Join the League


For more than 100 years, the Izaak Walton League has worked very effectively to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Please help us find common-sense solutions to today's serious environmental problems.

Join the League as a national member to support our conservation and advocacy work.

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Support the Clean Water Act of 2023!


The Clean Water Act of 2023 would ensure that wetlands and streams are protected water resources. It would also reaffirm our nation's commitment to safeguarding water quality. Urge Congress to support H.R. 5983 today!

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