Membership

The Izzak Walton League of America (IWLA) prides itself, first and foremost, as a membership organization of active and dedicated volunteer conservationists who work to protect and restore the country's natural resources--at the local, state, and national levels.

When joining a local IWLA chapter, members gain access to numerous and varied volunteer opportunities within their very own communities. For instance, the Southern Brown Conservation Club (SBCC) plants trees, constructs birdhouses, hosts handicapped fisheries, sponsors youth and family conservation programs, performs wildlife habitat restoration projects, participates in invasive species removal projects, and much more.

Membership Levels:

Though there undoubtedly exist numerous modalities by which one might meaningly support the League, perhaps the most central route to collaboratively achieving our mission is by becoming a member of your local IWLA chapter yourself. In order to best meet the unique needs and interests of its valued members, each chapter promotes various levels of membership--ranging from individual- and youth-, to family-style memberships.

Dues, most all of which are tax-deductible, support the work of the local chapter, state division, and national organization. Specific categories of membership and their respective dues, effective for 2018, are as follows:

• Individual - $50
• Family - $75

Each of the foregoing membership classes includes membership in a) The National League: National Izaak Walton League of America, b) The State Division: IWLA Wisconsin Division, and c) The Local Chapter: Southern Brown Conservation Club. Additionally, all members receive automatic subscription to the League's quarterly magazine, Outdoor America. Interested members may further elect to receive the National's bimonthly e-newsletter, Conservation Currents, along with action alerts and media releases. Further benefits enjoyed by members are listed below:

• Membership Meetings: The Chapter holds numerous membership meetings throughout the year. Meeting reminders/invites are e-mailed prior to each meeting.
• Appreciation/Awards: We celebrate those who contribute to the League--through an annual Membership, Volunteer, and Awards Banquet.
• Trees and Food Plots: The Chapter engages in cost sharing--of trees and food plots--with club members.
• Education/Training: Experts in their field, guest speakers and educators keep our members informed of local natural resource issues, and provide valuable environmental skill training.