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The Izaak Walton League is one of the most effective and longest-serving conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1922, the League has been instrumental in establishing the nation's bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the nation's woods, waters and wildlife. In addition to national advocacy, the League continues to pioneer community-based conservation and citizen science programs locally.

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Michael Reinemer, Communications Director and editor of Outdoor America, mreinemer@iwla.org, 301-548-0150, ext 220, or 703-966-9574. More under "for media inquiries" below.

Izaak Walton League Launches Citizen Science Blitz for the 50th Earth Day

04/20/2020

The first Earth Day 50 years ago was the beginning of the citizen science movement. Now, for Earth Day 2020, the League is launching a nationwide citizen science blitz to document the ongoing threats to the health of our streams and rivers. People of all ability levels can get involved with the League's programs and take action for clean water.
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Despite a Mild Winter, Evidence of Road Salt in Philadelphia-Area Streams Remains

04/10/2020

Despite a mild winter in Pennsylvania, Izaak Walton League Salt Watch volunteers found high salt levels in waterways in and around Philadelphia. Out of 81 tests conducted by volunteers this winter, 37% found salt concentrations above the levels that could be considered normal for a freshwater stream.
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A Mild Winter Is Not Enough to Combat Road Salt Pollution in D.C. Area Streams

04/10/2020

Despite a mild winter across the mid-Atlantic region, Izaak Walton League Salt Watch volunteers found high salt levels in area waterways. Out of 222 tests conducted by volunteers this winter, 18% found salt concentrations above the levels that could be considered normal for a freshwater stream.
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The Izaak Walton League Promotes Clean Water: Celebrate Citizen Science Month with Solo Water Monitoring Activities

04/06/2020

The Izaak Walton League of America and volunteers across the nation are celebrating Citizen Science Month in April. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak this spring, we're highlighting meaningful citizen science activities that are safe, responsible, and beneficial to communities across the country.
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Izaak Walton League Decries Weakening of Protections for Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat

01/23/2020

The Trump Administration announced today that it has finalized new policy that fundamentally weakens Clean Water Act protections for drinking water, streams, and wetlands nationwide. Small streams and wetlands across America are now directly in the crosshairs of polluters.
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All Media Inquiries

Michael Reinemer, Director of Communications and Editor of Outdoor America
mreinemer@iwla.org. Cell: 703-966-9574, 301-548-0150 ext 220

Agriculture Policy: Expert staff

Duane Hovorka, Agriculture Program Director – dhovorka@iwla.org

Environmental Legislation: Expert staff

Jared Mott, Conservation Director – jmott@iwla.org

Water Quality: Expert staff

Samantha Briggs, Clean Water Program Director – sbriggs@iwla.org

Virginia: Kira Carney, Save Our Streams Coordinator, Mid-Atlantic region – kcarney@iwla.org Chesapeake Bay: Emily Bialowas, Chesapeake Monitoring and Outreach Program Coordinator – ebialowas@iwla.org Missouri River Region: Paul Lepisto, Regional Conservation Coordinator, Missouri River Initiative – plepisto@iwla.org

All Media Inquiries

Michael Reinemer, Director of Communications and Editor of Outdoor America.
mreinemer@iwla.org. Cell: 703-966-9574, 301-548-0150 ext 220

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Izaak Walton League Launches Citizen Science Blitz for the 50th Earth Day

Despite a Mild Winter, Evidence of Road Salt in Philadelphia-Area Streams Remains

A Mild Winter Is Not Enough to Combat Road Salt Pollution in D.C. Area Streams

The Izaak Walton League Promotes Clean Water: Celebrate Citizen Science Month with Solo Water Monitoring Activities

Izaak Walton League Decries Weakening of Protections for Clean Water and Wildlife Habitat

All Media Inquiries

Agriculture Policy: Expert staff

Environmental Legislation: Expert staff

Water Quality: Expert staff

All Media Inquiries

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