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.
Conservation Mission
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.
Izaak Walton League of America History
The Izaak Walton League of America (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.
In charge of the League’s national
and regional offices and staff is Executive Director David W. Hoskins.
A 'member-at-large' is someone who belongs to the IWLA but may not reside near any chapter. If you would like to become a 'member-at-large', select the "MAL Form" entry from the 'Documents to Print' pull down menu on the home page. Print out the form. Enter the necessary information and mail it (along with your check) to the national office at the address listed on the form. Welcome!