Greater Seattle Izaak Walton League

PROGRAMS

The Greater Seattle Chapter of IWLA has been involved in several projects at a local level that are making a difference. The following is just a sample of current and past projects, with links for more information:

Youth Fishing Derby: Yarrow/Hunts Point annual July 4th celebration to include a fishing derby for kids 15 and under.

Outdoor Environmental Education: Encouraging Conservation through Education and Awareness. Non-profit fly fishing and basic hunting lessons for kids and adults. Learn from experienced outdoorsmen and women and gain an in-depth appreciation for our outdoor heritage.

Sammamish Slough Maintenance: Hands-on project clearing trees and shrubs from the Sammamish Slough to promote better fish habitat.

Rachel Lake Trail Maintenance: Trail maintenance project in cooperation with Washington Trails Association.

Lobby Days: Organized lobbying days in Olympia to encourage our representatives to vote in favor of conservation.

Washington Outdoor Women: Women teaching women outdoor skills from fly fishing to shooting to survival to wildlife ID.

Forbes Creek Restoration: Hands-on project to restore an abused and threatened salmon spawning stream.

Annual Picnic & Auction: Our yearly get together to celebrate the year's successes and raise funds for the next year's.

Calendar:

Next meeting TBD.