Izaak Walton League - national conservation organization

Who We Are

The Izaak Walton League is one of America’s oldest and most successful conservation organizations – and we are the only organization training, equipping, and coordinating volunteer water quality monitors on a national scale. These volunteers are the heart and soul of our common-sense conservation mission. Through member-driven bottom-up governance, the Izaak Walton League is 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

A Century of Conservation Success

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. Learn about our history of conservation leadership and how you can join us in our second century of success.