July 26 – August 1, 2026
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.
Join us for 7 days of water monitoring, education, and advocacy!
Get Involved
Find out how to take part in Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week:
Enter to Win!
Participate in Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week for the chance to win prizes!
By sharing data, attending webinars, and completing advocacy actions, you will be entered into a raffle to win prizes (details coming soon).
How to enter:
- Share data: Report nitrate readings to the Clean Water Hub during Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week. For each nitrate reading you submit July 26 – August 1, your name will automatically be added to the raffle once.
- Attend a webinar: For each Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week webinar you attend, your name will automatically be added to the raffle once. Find more information and links to register for webinars here.
- Advocate: Engage your lawmakers, the media, and your local community (find inspiration and helpful resources here). For each advocacy action you complete July 26 – August 1, your name will be added to the raffle five times! In order for your name to be entered into the raffle, please follow the link below to report your advocacy actions.
Promotional Resources
Help us spread the word about the sources and impacts of nitrate pollution. Use the resources housed in our media kit to share a consistent message before and during Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week to raise awareness and motivate action.
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.