Austin MN Chapter 10
Izaak Walton League of America
Our Pledge: To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources; to know the beauty and understanding of nature and the value of wildlife, woodlands, and open space; to the preservation of this heritage and to our sharing in it.
Who We Are
Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. Through member-driven bottom-up governance, we’re protecting outdoor America in communities across the country, while working strategically at the national level to win critical conservation battles.
What We Stand For
- Clean Water
- Healthy Soil
- Climate Solutions
- Community Science
- Outdoor Recreation
In January 1922, a group of concerned anglers and hunters gathered in Illinois to create an organization to stop the degradation of America’s waterways and natural areas. They named the organization after Izaak Walton, the conservationist and author of the Compleat Angler.
During the 1920s, industrial pollution, raw sewage and soil erosion threatened many of the nation’s rivers. Forests and other wild areas were also suffering as road building, development and commercial hunting and fishing took an immense toll.
Since then, the League has advanced some of the most effective conservation ideas in the nation’s history, shaping what would become the fundamental, bedrock laws and policies that protect our natural resources now and for generations to come.
Get Involved
- Volunteer
- Donate
- Join
- Attend Events
Izaak Walton Cabin
Todd Park
2198 14th St NE
Austin, MN 55912
