Advocacy Ignites Action to Address Nitrate in Southeast Minnesota Groundwater (Webinar)
In April 2023, environmental and public health groups in Minnesota asked the United States Environmental Protection Agency to use its emergency authority to address concerning nitrate levels in the groundwater…
SOS Equipment Lists
A list supplies needed to conduct a Save Our Streams chemical or biological survey, including links to purchase.
Log-in Instructions
Instructions on how to access your account on the new League website – for members and League leadership that need access to the new database tools.
2025 Farm Bill Priorities
The Farm Bill affects everyone—from the water we drink, to the food we eat, to the health of communities across the country. To meet the moment, the next Farm Bill…
SOS Car Sign
Place this sign on your car dashboard or window to let curious people passing by know that you are parked there in order to conduct stream monitoring.
Watershed Stewardship Action Kit
This guide helps community members get started monitoring, caring for, and advocating for their watershed.
Holding Onto the Green Zone Leaders Guide
Guidance on walking youth through the “Holding Onto the Green Zone” curriculum.
Holding Onto the Green Zone
A curriculum designed to provide youth with opportunities to learn about and effectively steward riparian areas.
IWLA Water Monitoring Programs flyer
A flyer with brief descriptions of the water monitoring programs offered by the Izaak Walton League of America, including Creek Critters, Nitrate Watch, Salt Watch, and Save Our Streams –…

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.