Nitrate Pollution and the Dead Zone: Insights from the Gulf (Webinar)
Each summer, the Gulf of Mexico develops a hypoxic “dead zone,” an area of low to no oxygen spanning thousands of square miles where aquatic life is scarce. Join Dr.…
Regenerative Solutions for Soil Health and Water Quality (Webinar)
Environmental stewardship and farm profitability are not mutually exclusive. Join Dr. Matt Liebman, Iowa State University Professor Emeritus, as he draws from decades of groundbreaking research to describe actionable strategies…
An Invisible Threat: Nitrate in Drinking Water (Webinar)
In communities across the country, nitrate pollution is a tasteless, odorless, invisible contaminant posing serious harm to public health. Join Dr. David Cwiertny, Director of the University of Iowa’s Center…
Welcome to Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week (Webinar)
Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week is a new initiative of the Izaak Walton League of America, aimed at amplifying education, monitoring, and advocacy surrounding nitrate pollution in water. But what is…
General Op-Ed Template – Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
Customize this Op-Ed template and submit it to your local newspaper to raise awareness in your community about nitrate pollution.
IWLA Member Op-Ed Template – Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
Customize this Op-Ed template and submit it to your local newspaper to raise awareness in your community about nitrate pollution.
General LTE Template – Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
Customize this template and submit it to your local newspaper as a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to help raise awareness in your community about nitrate pollution.
IWLA Member LTE Template – Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
Customize this template and submit it to your local newspaper as a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to help raise awareness in your community about nitrate pollution.
Salt Watch Annual Report 2025-2026
A summary of the data collected and progress made by Izaak Walton League of America’s Salt Watch program from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.

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.