Izaak Walton League of America
Izaak Walton League of America, an organization dedicated to preserving the nation's natural outdoor recreational resources. The league seeks to prevent water pollution and soil erosion; protect forests; defend public lands against commercial exploitation; protect fish and wildlife; and encourage conservation education. The league publishes Outdoor America, a quarterly. The Izaak Walton League was founded in 1922 and named for the 17th-century nature writer. Membership is about 50,000. Headquarters are in Arlington, Virginia.