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Over the Next Few Weeks, Congress has Opportunities to Strengthen Conservation

 | Advocacy
Author: Kate Miller, Conservation Director The 2026 midterm elections are complete and, with limited exceptions, the lineup for the next Congress is now set in place. As newly elected and…

A Dream of Fields: The Delaney Prairie

 | Outdoor America
Outdoor America, 2026 Issue 3 Written by: Mike Delaney In 1988 my wife and I decided to look for a getaway near water close to our home in Des Moines.…

Meet a Monitor: Sarah Coradetti

 | Clean Water
Learn how Sarah uses Salt Watch monitoring and relationship building to advocate for smart salting practices within her HOA.

When Legislative Losses can be Wins

 | Advocacy
Author: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator Whether a bill succeeds or fails to pass, it often isn’t the final chapter. To start with a wonderful cliché, “It’s all about the…

Meet a Monitor: Kathy Sykes

 | Clean Water
Author: Abby Hileman, Salt Watch Coordinator Community science relies heavily on dedicated local volunteers. For Kathy Sykes, protecting local watersheds blends seamlessly with community connection, education, and a lifelong love…

The Endangered Species Act is in Danger

 | Outdoor America
Author: Lisa Ballard One word can make a big difference. In July 2026, the federal government finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act, removing the regulatory definition of…

Protecting Outdoor America in Communities Across the Country

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.

Protecting Outdoor America in Communities Across the Country

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.

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