Izaak Walton League of America

This month on the Missouri River: Minnesota considers an energy project on Lake Francis Case, the League's South Dakota Division calls for more action on aquatic invasive species, and we share the fishing forecast for lakes Oahe and Sharpe. Full story

The Izaak Walton League's Salt Watch program tackles ambitious goals by taking small steps. Our Abby Hileman breaks down effective strategies for creating change that lasts. Full story

Nitrate is a necessary nutrient for plants – but artificial fertilizers have put way too much of it into the environment. Now excess nitrate is contaminating our drinking water and threatening our health. The Izaak Walton League has solutions to this growing problem. Full story

"To be honest, I didn’t even think about road salt being a source of pollution in streams until I got involved with Salt Watch in 2019." Just a few years later, Amy Ulland is a superstar Salt Watcher leading a team of 40 volunteers. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: the Corps of Engineers tackles sediment management, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources works on water quality improvement, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission focuses on hunter recruitment. Full story

Big shakeups are coming to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees as Congress prepares to write a new Farm Bill. We break down what's happening and what it means for programs that impact our food, water, communities and climate. Full story

Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (for "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances"), are considered dangerous because they have potentially harmful health effects – like thyroid disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, reduced immune response, and cancer. Now these substances are turning up in living animals, in food, and in human blood… and cities are not moving fast enough to address the problem. Full story

Social media is an incredibly powerful tool that every person, organization, and Izaak Walton League chapter can use for event promotion and community building. Any organization that doesn’t have a presence on social media is missing out on valuable (and free) visibility. Here are five tips for making the most of your social media. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: shortages of water and money impede restoration efforts, improvements to angler access move forward, and the League's South Dakota Division celebrates habitat heroes. Full story

The Izaak Walton League's first century of conservation success was carried forward by committed heroes working together to defend America's natural resources. During our centennial celebrations, we're sharing their stories. Fourth in our series of iconic Ikes: Mardy Murie, an explorer and champion of America's wildest places. Full story