The Izaak Walton League is a grassroots environmental organization focused on protecting the natural resources of Duluth and the Northern Midwest region. Duluth’s original Izaak Walton League chapter was founded in 1922 and was one of the first ecological protection groups in the country. In the 1960s a new chapter was formed and named the McCabe Chapter. The members of this organization call themselves the “defenders of soil, air, woods, water, and wildlife” and are committed to protecting state forests, parks, and natural resources.
The chapter hosts monthly programs, educational activities, and many community events to encourage active participation in Duluthians.