Izaak Walton League of America

The urgent need to regenerate soil will require government agencies working together with rural cooperatives, the private sector and our farmers and ranchers to ensure the future health of our soil and our food supply. The Izaak Walton League is working to build those partnerships. Full story

This month on the Missouri River: popular events returned, a powerful storm struck, and we talked to kids about how they can get involved with protecting the environment. Full story

All across America, a growing number of farmers and ranchers are changing the way they produce our food. By scaling up these proven solutions, we can protect our food supply, make our waters swimmable and fishable again, cool global warming, and support prosperous rural communities. Full story

The Izaak Walton League's first century of conservation success was carried forward by committed heroes working together to defend America's natural resources. During our centennial celebrations, we're sharing their stories. Third in our series of iconic Ikes: Gene Stratton-Porter, an early leader who lent her skills and fame to conservation. Full story

The latest assessment from UN scientists leaves no doubt that the situation is serious – but it also shows many ways that we can address the problem while securing additional benefits for people and the environment. We’ve rounded up five inspiring opportunities for action. Full story

A self-professed “nature lover,” Rachel Hopp had noticed fewer birds, butterflies and lightning bugs in her Gaithersburg, Md., neighborhood. But it was an icy sidewalk that ultimately launched her into community-based conservation. Full story

With the limited government budgets for gathering data, the role of volunteers has never been more important. And the benefits go beyond collecting information: being a citizen scientist gets you outdoors, builds your observation skills, and makes you more aware of the natural resources in your area. Full story

Understanding the history of Izaak Walton and the organization that borrowed his name is richly instructive for conservationists today. The original Ike championed a comprehensive strategy of conservation that shapes the policies and activities of all levels of government as well as the behavior of individual sportsmen, including modern-day League members. Full story

The Izaak Walton League's first century of conservation success was carried forward by committed heroes working together to defend America's natural resources. During our centennial, we're celebrating current members and volunteers as well as icons of the past. In this installment of Ikes Remember, meet a chapter leader, a Salt Watcher, a former League president, and the man who introduced America to Save Our Streams. Full story

The Izaak Walton League's first century of conservation success was carried forward by committed heroes working together to defend America's natural resources. During our centennial celebrations, we're sharing their stories. Second in our series of iconic Ikes: Will Dilg, a visionary who led creation of the League and a grassroots movement. Full story