Izaak Walton League of America

The Save Our Streams water quality monitoring program is about so much more than just recording numbers on data sheets. Our citizen-scientists are also passionate leaders, forward-thinking problem-solvers, and engaged citizens. And anybody can join our clean-water community. Full story

Sometimes, nature needs to be restored before it can be protected. But how do we know whether our restoration efforts have brought back something worth protecting? Full story

What's that green stuff floating in the lake? Is it safe for your dog – or for you? Full story

What we do on the land affects our ability to engage in and enjoy the outdoor recreation that we love. Learn what you can do to make sure your favorite lake or river is safe to swim in this season. Full story

What we do on the land affects our ability to engage in and enjoy the outdoor recreation that we love. Learn what you can do to make sure your favorite lake or river is safe to swim in this season. Full story

Curious what lives in streams? Check out our intro lesson on identifying stream bugs. Full story

Looking to get more involved in Save Our Streams? Rebecca Shoer is here to help. Full story

How did the League get invited to present in an EPA webinar? With a little help from our friends. Full story

We don’t usually think about road salt in summer. But this salt can get into groundwater in the winter, and come out again when the weather warms – and a new study shows salt is even more harmful to stream life when water temperatures rise. Full story

The members and volunteers of the Izaak Walton League are collecting the data that will be used to implement practices that protect both driver safety and stream health. Full story