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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 Honors Volunteer Stream Monitors on Earth Day 2019

04/19/2019

This Earth Day, the League invites every American to join the Clean Water Challenge. Cleaning up trash along roads and streams, taking a Stream Selfie, using less water, and limiting your use of yard chemicals are all great ways to celebrate Earth Day.
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President's FY2020 Budget Request Released

03/11/2019

The president has proposed a new budget that would drastically reduce funding for conservation, environmental protection, and public land management.
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EPA Proposal Strips Pollution Protections for Small Streams Nationwide

02/14/2019

The Izaak Walton League strongly opposes EPA’s effort to scale back clean water protections because it is not supported by science, the law, or common sense.
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Senate Passes Permanent Reauthorization of Land and Water Conservation Fund

02/13/2019

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has been a driving force for conservation and outdoor recreation for over 50 years. The Izaak Walton League of America applauds Senate action yesterday to permanently reauthorize LWCF.
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Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative: New Year, New Website

01/14/2019

The Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative (of which the League is a partner organization) is starting 2019 with a new website to help promote collaboration among water quality monitoring groups throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.
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For media inquiries

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 Honors Volunteer Stream Monitors on Earth Day 2019

President's FY2020 Budget Request Released

EPA Proposal Strips Pollution Protections for Small Streams Nationwide

Senate Passes Permanent Reauthorization of Land and Water Conservation Fund

Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative: New Year, New Website

All Media Inquiries

Agriculture Policy: Expert staff

Environmental Legislation: Expert staff

Water Quality: Expert staff

All Media Inquiries

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