Izaak Walton League - St Joseph County
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Environment
- Sports & Recreation
Location
PO BOX 3559SOUTH BEND, IN 46619 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources; to know the beauty and understanding of nature and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space; to the preservation of this heritage and to our sharing in it.
Description
The Izaak Walton League of America's (IWLA) St. Joseph County Chapter is one of the oldest chapters--founded in January of 1924--only two years after the founding of the league.
The St. Joseph County Izaak Walton League is comprised of over 130 acres of diverse natural habitat including Juday Creek, 3 ponds - 2 of which are stocked for fishing, the St. Joe River, wetlands, marshes and woodlands. It is an ideal family environment for hikes, picnics and exploration. We offer a world class outdoor archery range and indoor archery in the Winter months.
We promote conservation and environmental ethics and are a watchdog for local and regional conservation concerns.