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
‘Iowans drive record nitrate test requests’
Summary statistics from the Nitrate Watch 2025 annual report are shared in reporting from Axios Des Moines. These statistics tell...
‘Winter road salt: How much is too much for Ohio’s environment?’
This news article from cleveland.com discusses how heavy road salt usage in Ohio during winter storms is causing significant environmental damage,...
‘In Iowa, many rivers and lakes improve briefly, then fall back into impairment’
The article from Investigate Midwest reports that while some Iowa rivers and lakes occasionally show short-term improvements in water quality,...
‘Road salt used to treat icy surfaces can harm environment, experts say’
This article from 29 News reports an interview with the Izaak Walton League’s own Samantha Puckett who explains that road...
‘Help protect our waters by reducing winter salt use’
This article from APG Media of Wisconsin gives a shout out to Winter Salt Week 2026 and discusses how winter...
‘AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition’
Plans for an artificial intelligence data center in the Village of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, were abandoned following strong opposition from residents...
‘Seize the means of water testing!’
Little Village Magazine, an independent news & culture magazine published in Iowa City, Iowa, profiled the Nitrate Watch program in...
‘In the wake of a near-total fish kill, southwest Iowans wade into water testing’
In March 2024, a valve malfunction at a NEW Cooperative facility spilled roughly 1,500 tons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer into the East...
‘New program lets Iowans test local water quality amid rising nitrate concerns’
A news story from Iowa’s News Now in Cedar Rapids explains how the Izaak Walton League is making it possible...
‘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...
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.