Welcome
Formed in 1929 as the Association of Izaak Walton League Chapters of Virginia, and then formerly organized in 1944 with nine chapters, the Virginia Division of the Izaak Walton League of America is one of the oldest and largest divisions within the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA). The IWLA is one of the nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of more than 250 local chapters nationwide, the IWLA takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country's natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. The Virginia Division has 18 chapters and over 7,000 members. Our conservation legacy in Virginia continues today as strongly as it did over 82 years ago. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community.
Barbara Pritchett Hall of Fame Award
From Ernie Padgette Virginia Division President. On Thursday night, 08/06/2020, I had the honor of presenting Barbara Pritchett of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter with the 2019 IWLA Hall of Fame Award. Barbara serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Fredericksburg-Rappahannock Chapter, as well as serving as the Treasurer of the Virginia Division. Only five Hall of Fame awards are presented each year by IWLA, and competition for the awards is very strenuous. Please congratulate Barbara on her Hall of Fame Award and thank her for her service to IWLA.
In Memoriam: Ernest Lee Embrey
On April 6 th , 2019, the Virginia Division lost one of our few remaining elder statesmen; Ernest Lee (Lee) Embrey. He passed away after a long illness which had limited his service to the Virginia Division for some years; but he never stopped caring about the Division and its goals. Lee served as Division President and was a longtime leader of the Alexandria Chapter. He believed in the ideals of the Izaak Walton League of America; and was passionate in his defense of our natural resources. He will be missed; and we shall not see another like him.
Virginia Save Our Streams Training Available
VA Save Our Streams (SOS) is a fun way to test water quality by collecting and identifying underwater insects, called macroinvertebrates. The Izaak Walton League of America is working with the Virginia chapters to provide a workshop for those who wish to become a certified VA SOS Monitor. Visit http://www.vasos.org/ for more info about VA-Save Our Streams.
Creek Freaks Training Available
Creek Freaks training equips educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver fun and effective watershed education lessons to youth. Join us for a one day workshop where we will explore exciting hands on lessons and curriculum, and venture outside for stream monitoring training!
Creek Freaks introduces participants to a basic overview of stream ecology, guidance on how to manage the logistics of conducting on-going youth programs, and hands-on training in conducting activities from the Creek Freaks curriculum, including hands-on classroom activities and biological, chemical, and physical SOS stream monitoring in the field. Participants will also learn how to use the interactive website www.creekfreaks.net, which allows educators and students to post data, photos, videos, and stories about their streams. For more information please visit our website at www.creekfreaks.net.
IWLA Signs for Chapters are Available
The Izaak Walton League of America has made available several styles of high-quality roadside signs for your chapter’s use.
IWLA Seals in 18- and 30-inch diameter signs and a double-sided 18-inch sign and bracket are available. Custom-Made Auxiliary Signs, available in three sizes, are normally displayed below the IWLA Seal to show more details (e.g., chapter name, meeting date, time, location, and Web site). All are:
- Fully reflectorized signs in green and yellow on full, hard alloy aluminum (.068 gauge)
- Meets or exceeds Federal road sign standards
- Pre-drilled for appropriate means of display
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Become a Member and Get Involved
The Izaak Walton League of America has more than 250 chapters nationwide. If you wish to join the IWLA, please apply at a chapter near you. You can find more information about the various IWLA chapters across the United States of America within Chapter Search area on the IWLA website.
For further information on membership at one of the Virginia chapters, please feel free to contact one of our Virginia chapters. The contact information for each of our chapters can be found in the Chapters section of our web site. If you want to learn more about some the activities and accomplishments of the chapters that make up the Virginia Division during our 82 year history, please read our division's history.
Thank you for your interest in the Virginia Division of the Izaak Walton League of America.