For over a century, the Izaak Walton League has been a driving force in American conservation—shaping national environmental policy and championing grassroots efforts across the country. But our impact goes beyond history books. From local newspapers to national media, the League’s work is regularly featured in stories highlighting real, on-the-ground progress. Whether it’s restoring waterways, protecting wildlife, or engaging communities in volunteer science, we’re making a difference—and it’s being noticed. Explore the articles, press mentions, and news coverage below to see how the Izaak Walton League is creating meaningful change in your region and beyond.
In the News
‘Nitrate Watch coordinator explains how Iowans can take ownership over their water quality’
Water quality is a major environmental concern in Iowa, and Heather Wilson, Midwest Save Our Streams coordinator for the Izaak...
‘Izaak Walton League weighs in on USDA reorganization’
In late August, the Izaak Walton League of America voiced concerns over the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s reorganization plan. In...
‘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...
‘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...
‘EPA’s stream decision is a step backward’
In this letter to the editor, Terence Turnovsky, President of the Linn County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of...
‘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...
‘Ag fertilizer runoff likely will force more drinking water restrictions’
The nitrate pollution at the root of Central Iowa’s lawn watering ban is not unique to Central Iowa. The issue...
‘Atlantic couple teaches neighbors to test waterways’
Denise and Larry O’Brien, organic farmers and founding members of the Nishnabotna Water Defenders, are teaching their neighbors in Atlantic,...
‘Iowans across the state asked to conserve water due to dry wells, high nitrate levels’
Residents in Central Iowa have been placed under a first-of-its-kind lawn watering ban in response to stress on the water...
‘A salt crisis is looming for U.S. rivers’
Salt Watch staff and partners interviewed with reporter Kasha Patel from The Washington Post to discuss regional and nationwide chloride...
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.