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The Izaak Walton League of America

Des Plaines Chapter 206

A Century of Conservation Leadership

Clean Water  |  Healthy Soil  |  Climate Solutions  |  Community Science  |  Outdoor Recreation

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Our Initiatives

The Izaak Walton League of America is dedicated to the conservation, preservation and sustainable use of our country’s natural resources.

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Our Mission

To conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including soil, air, woods, waters, wildlife and outdoor recreation.

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News Room

Since 1922, the IWLA has been instrumental in establishing the nation's bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the nation's woods, waters and wildlife. In addition to national advocacy, we continue to pioneer community-based conservation and citizen science programs locally.

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Get Involved

The IWLA works for practical solutions that balance conservation with sustainable use of natural resources. Join IWLA as a local member to support our conservation and advocacy work with common-sense solutions to today's environmental problems.  

IWLA National 2023

40K

Members

200

Chapters

100

Years of Leadership

Quotes

"What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another".

~ Chris Maser, Conservationist

Our Community Partners

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