The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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Izaak Walton League – Over a Century of Conservation Leadership

About the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Founded in 1922, the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is one of the four oldest chapters still active in the nation. We’re part of one of America’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of more than 250 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community.

Help us protect America’s outdoors. Join Online to Become a Member of the Des Moines Chapter of the League or Renew Your Membership!

Des Moines Chapter House
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
(515) 244-3773

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Meetings are held every Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is served until 6:30 p.m., with programs starting at 6:45 p.m. There are lots of great programs and delicious meals coming up on Tuesdays at the Chapter House! Check out our Menus and Programs page to find out more! Note: Beginning January 2025 we will have only one main menu item on members nights, rather than offering alternatives. This is to save on costs and food waste, and to allow us to again offer desserts. Thank you for your understanding!

Iowa’s water monitoring network is in crisis. A $500,000 budget cut threatens to shut down nearly 80% of the monitoring sites that safeguard our drinking water, rivers, and lakes.
The Iowa Division of the Izaak Walton League of America has launched a statewide crowdfunding campaign to keep these monitors running—and we’re proud to highlight this effort at the upcoming Iowa Nature Summit.

💧 Our first challenge: Fund 5 monitors!
It costs $8,575 to keep one monitor running for a year. That includes:

✅ Operations
✅ Maintenance
✅ Professional data analysis
📊 5 x $8,575 = $42,875 → our first milestone goal!

This isn’t just about funding—it’s about protecting public health, restoring accountability, and educating Iowans on the true quality of their water.

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