Izaak Walton League of America

NOTICE: Between April 18 and May 8, access to membership data from the League’s website will be off-line as we update our database system. This is where chapters submit memberships, run rosters and update officers. Chapters/members will not be able to access the database, submit renewals or new memberships on-line, download mailing lists for newsletters, change contact information or related functions. National staff will not be able to perform any of these functions either.

After the new database goes live on May 8, chapters and members will be able to perform these functions through the new national website.

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About Us

Who We Are


Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Through member-driven bottom-up governance, we're protecting outdoor America in communities across the country, while working strategically at the national level to win critical conservation battles.

What We Stand For


Clean Water

Healthy Soil

Climate Solutions

Community Science

Outdoor Recreation

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Our History

Our Vision

Our Recent Work

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University Students Create Clean Water Awareness Campaign for the League


Communications students at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, created a campaign for the League designed to boost awareness among Gen Z students about water quality and volunteer monitoring. The League greatly appreciates their work, described here by the students, and guidance from their professor, Barbara Burfeind.

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Our Policy Priorities


For more than a century, the Izaak Walton League of America has worked to safeguard the lands, waters and wildlife that define our outdoor heritage. As we step into a new presidential administration and new congressional session, the urgency to act has never been greater. Our goal is clear: secure long-term conservation success through decisive policy action, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving natural world.

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Agriculture Resilience Act

Meet a Monitor: Nishka Shah


Nishka is a high school student, certified VA SOS monitor, and Youth Conservation Leadership Institute member who is working to reduce pollution in northern Virginia’s streams.

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Three Things You Can Do Right Now

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National Convention


Plan to join us for the 2025 national convention, July 18-19 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We'll hear from conservation leaders, vote on League policy, and enjoy time with our fellow Ikes.

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Agriculture Resilience Act

Citizen Science Month


April is Citizen Science Month – a time to celebrate the contributions of ordinary people to learning about and protecting our natural world. Izaak Walton League volunteers work year-round to monitor waterways for nitrate pollution, a problem that tends to spike in the spring in response to increased precipitation and the application of fertilizers. (We call this "the spring flush.") That makes April a perfect time to get involved in Nitrate Watch. Or, try any of our volunteer monitoring programs at any time of year.

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Happy Earth Day


Earth Day has been celebrated every April 22 since 1970. But at the Izaak Walton League, we've celebrated Earth Day pretty much all year round since 1922. We are working every day to protect our beautiful planet, its natural resources, and its opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. Happy Earth Day from the defenders of soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife!

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Support Our Work

Donate Now to Secure the Future of Conservation!


Stand with us to defend outdoor America's future. Together, we can protect healthy natural resources, pristine landscapes and our outdoor traditions. Your gift will be put to work immediately to continue building on the Izaak Walton League's legacy of conservation leadership.

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Join the League


For more than 100 years, the Izaak Walton League has worked very effectively to achieve practical policies that balance conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. Please help us find common-sense solutions to today's serious environmental problems.

Join the League as a national member to support our conservation and advocacy work.

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Get League Gear


League shirts, hats, pins and more are perfect for showing your commitment to conservation while you enjoy outdoor recreation.

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