Welcome to the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA), one of the oldest conservation organizations in the United States. We're a diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Our strength lies in our grassroots, commonsense approach to solving local, regional and national conservation issues. Our interests span the spectrum of outdoor recreation and conservation activities, from angling and birding to stream monitoring, wildlife photography and hunting. But we all share one major goal: to protect and use sustainably America's rich resources to ensure a high quality of life for all people, now and in the future.

Our Conservation Mission is “To conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the United States and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization”.

The IWLA was founded in 1922 as a national organization of hunters, anglers and other conservation-minded outdoor enthusiasts who work through volunteer, community-based action and education programs to ensure the sustainable use of America’s natural resources. The League offers a variety of ways for people to get involved including Save Our Streams, a hands-on program that teaches youths and adults how to monitor and protect streams throughout the country. Other IWLA programs focus on natural resources advocacy through state and federal legislation, outdoor ethics for recreationists, community sustainability, energy efficiency and sustainable agricultural practices.

The Michigan Division of the Izaak Walton League of America currently has two chapters, Fenton and Dwight Lydell. The Fenton Chapter is located on the east side of the state near the town of Fenton. The Dwight Lydell Chapter is located on the west side of the state a bit north of Grand Rapids and near the city of Rockford.

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