The Izaak Walton League is on a mission to connect the largest possible number of people to outdoor recreation. When one in four Americans has a disability, that means making recreation more accessible is a key priority. Read about how the League, disability advocates, and other allies are working to make nature inclusive for everyone.

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Izaak Walton League’s successful campaign to establish the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, we ask ourselves a few questions. Why can’t we let the river do what it does naturally, and manage itself? Why do people have to intervene? How do we find a balance between many competing interests and a healthy river? In short, how do we take care of our old friend, the Mississippi?