| 321 East Walnut Street Suite 130 Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2048 Linda Shuff (Office Manager) Toll Free Number 1-800-957-4340 Phone: 515-883-2358 Fax: 515-883-2362 EMAIL: iowaikes@qwestoffice.net Office Hours: 7am-12noon Monday-Thursday (CDT) |
Mission Statement "The Iowa Division shall assist Iowa chapters through leadership and education toward unified strength in conservation" |
| Izaak Walton League Pledge " To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and it's 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 man's sharing in it. " "I pledge myself as a member of the Izaak Walton League of America." |
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| What We're All About |
Conservation
Since 1922, the Izaak Walton League of America has been restoring wetlands and
streams,establishing wildlife refuges and parks,fighting for cleaner air and healthier forests, and
teaching outdoor ethics to thousands of outdoor recreationists.
Nearly every major conservation victory in America bears our fingerprints.
streams,establishing wildlife refuges and parks,fighting for cleaner air and healthier forests, and
teaching outdoor ethics to thousands of outdoor recreationists.
Nearly every major conservation victory in America bears our fingerprints.
Community
Our work is guided entirely by grassroots volunteers. Members set policy through democratic
processes that raises local issues to state and national levels.
processes that raises local issues to state and national levels.
| Trapshooting and Shotgun Sports |
Common Sense
We don't take a "doom-and-gloom" approach to conservation. Instead , we look for practical
solutions that benefit everyone.
solutions that benefit everyone.
| Our Programs |
Save Our Streams
This award-winning watershed outreach and education program has been teaching volunteers
how to monitor and restore local waters for more than three decades. Our stream-monitoring
techniques are so simple and effective that several states have incorporated them into their
water quality programs.
how to monitor and restore local waters for more than three decades. Our stream-monitoring
techniques are so simple and effective that several states have incorporated them into their
water quality programs.
American Wetlands Campaign
Through community workshops and other tools, we educate the public about wetland ecology
and give citizens the knowledge and tools they need to protect wetlands both locally and
nationally.
and give citizens the knowledge and tools they need to protect wetlands both locally and
nationally.
| A new addition to our website with a lot of interesting facts and topics to choose from. Please click on the logo bar above. |
Clean Air Campaign
Since we helped pass the Clean Air Act in 1972, we have been a leader in cleaning up outdated
coal-burning power plants- a major source of smog,acid rain,mercury pollution, and greenhouse
gases.
coal-burning power plants- a major source of smog,acid rain,mercury pollution, and greenhouse
gases.
Outdoor Ethics Program
Through litter cleanups, hunter education, and outreach projects, we instill a conservation ethic
into thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each year.
into thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each year.
Sustainability Education Program
By promoting sustainable use of our natural resources, we work to protect America's outdoors
from sprawl, over consumption, and unwise development.
from sprawl, over consumption, and unwise development.
| Benefits of Becoming a Member |
Outdoor America Magazine
Members receive our award-winning quarterly magazine which educates the reader about the
issues effecting the outdoors, empowers the reader to become a better steward, and shares
conservation successes with others.
issues effecting the outdoors, empowers the reader to become a better steward, and shares
conservation successes with others.
| Click on link above to go to "Outdoor America" |
Reports and Newsletters
Members can also receive several newsletters and reports each year that cover specific issues
such as watershed conservation and Sustainability education. If you have e-mail access, you can
sign up for electronic newsletters, Conservation Currents, which offers the latest news from
programs.
such as watershed conservation and Sustainability education. If you have e-mail access, you can
sign up for electronic newsletters, Conservation Currents, which offers the latest news from
programs.
Online Advocacy
Through our website members can sign up for Action Alerts to be notified when important
legislation needs your support. Members can also access our Conservation Action center--a
powerful tool that allows you to contact your elected officials directly.
legislation needs your support. Members can also access our Conservation Action center--a
powerful tool that allows you to contact your elected officials directly.
Discounts and Insurance
Members will receive discounts on IWLA publications and materials, group life insurance and car
rentals. Members are also eligible for scholarship searches and educational loan programs, as well
as an IWLA Affinity credit card. (subject to approval)
rentals. Members are also eligible for scholarship searches and educational loan programs, as well
as an IWLA Affinity credit card. (subject to approval)
| Chapters |
You will be eligible to join one of our many chapters or start your own. IWLA chapters, located in
more than 300 communities nationwide, offer a way to enjoy local outdoor recreational activities
and conservation projects with friends, family and neighbors.
more than 300 communities nationwide, offer a way to enjoy local outdoor recreational activities
and conservation projects with friends, family and neighbors.
| Iowa Division |
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| Click on link above to go to the National IWLA website |
| Announcements |
May 26, 2009 -- The Officers page has been updated according to election
results from State Convention last month.
April 20, 2009 -- The Division Constitution and Bylaws have been added to
the Officers page along with the three proposed changes that delegates will
vote on during State Convention on April 25, 2009.
April 14, 2009 -- The Spring newsletter has been posted to the website.
Check out the following pages where the newsletter articles are located:
Newsletter, Mississippi River, Missouri River and Legislature. Also check out
Paul Lepisto's work over the past few months on the Missouri River page.
Lastly, the Dubuque Chapter's trap shooting schedule is set and linked on
the Calendar page. If your Chapter has events scheduled and would like to
publicize this information on the Division website, please e-mail your
information to Linda at the Iowa Division Office.
April 9, 2009 -- IMPORTANT: Read about an attack on REAP Open Space fund
on the Legislature page.
April 8, 2009 -- IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES!!
The directions to the Ottumwa Chapterhouse that were included in
Convention packets is INCORRECT. Please visit the Calendar page for correct
directions.
February 26, 2009 -- Interested in upcoming Hunter Education Courses
offered by the Iowa DNR? Brenda is working on developing a Youth page that
will contain this and other youth information in the future; until that page is
available, please visit www.iowadnr.gov/law/lawdb/viewcourse.html to find
safety courses in your area.
February 15, 2009 -- Curious about upcoming Hunter Education Instructor
classes (for new instructors or update classes for current instructors)? Click
here for information.
results from State Convention last month.
April 20, 2009 -- The Division Constitution and Bylaws have been added to
the Officers page along with the three proposed changes that delegates will
vote on during State Convention on April 25, 2009.
April 14, 2009 -- The Spring newsletter has been posted to the website.
Check out the following pages where the newsletter articles are located:
Newsletter, Mississippi River, Missouri River and Legislature. Also check out
Paul Lepisto's work over the past few months on the Missouri River page.
Lastly, the Dubuque Chapter's trap shooting schedule is set and linked on
the Calendar page. If your Chapter has events scheduled and would like to
publicize this information on the Division website, please e-mail your
information to Linda at the Iowa Division Office.
April 9, 2009 -- IMPORTANT: Read about an attack on REAP Open Space fund
on the Legislature page.
April 8, 2009 -- IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES!!
The directions to the Ottumwa Chapterhouse that were included in
Convention packets is INCORRECT. Please visit the Calendar page for correct
directions.
February 26, 2009 -- Interested in upcoming Hunter Education Courses
offered by the Iowa DNR? Brenda is working on developing a Youth page that
will contain this and other youth information in the future; until that page is
available, please visit www.iowadnr.gov/law/lawdb/viewcourse.html to find
safety courses in your area.
February 15, 2009 -- Curious about upcoming Hunter Education Instructor
classes (for new instructors or update classes for current instructors)? Click
here for information.
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