Izaak Walton League of America

Why was a local lake full of dead fish? One clean water advocate investigated the problem and worked for a solution. Read about Karl’s journey from community science to political advocacy. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: the Army Corps of Engineers tries a different strategy for recovering the endangered pallid sturgeon, the League supports better ideas for increasing flood resiliency in the lower basin, and state wildlife officials ask you to be on the lookout for signs of epizootic hemorrhagic disease. Full story

Older volunteers bring valuable skills and experience to the nationwide fight for cleaner water. For over 20 years, Mike Delaney has been patiently gathering data, forging connections between allied groups, and spreading the word about the importance of stream health – all while having fun and creating a better world for his grandchildren. Full story

New neighbors in southwestern Virginia worked together to find out why so many people in their community were suffering from cancer – and to solve the problem at the source. Full story

Scientists know that salt pollution causes lots of problems for the environment and for human health. They also know there are always more opportunities for research. Meet a fifth-grader in Minnesota who’s contributing to that field of knowledge. Full story

The early history of the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and the pivotal role of Izaak Walton League founder Will Dilg. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: volunteers clean up 2,830 pounds of trash and the League secures funding for crucial conservation work, while challenges continue to mount with the ongoing spread of zebra mussels. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: basin states deal with the consequences of both drought and flood, while the League comments on mining proposals, cleans up litter, and helps anglers be responsible stewards of the environment. Full story

More than 50 years after Congress passed the Clean Water Act with a goal of making all of our waters swimmable and fishable again, more than half of our waterways remain polluted. The largest source of that pollution is water running off farms carrying fertilizer, pesticides, soil and manure. Fortunately, there are solutions. Read more from our "Outdoor America" magazine. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: an important win, a serious defeat, and lots of other news. Full story