Role:
The Izaak Walton League of America Mission Statement: To conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the United States and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization. Members of the League enjoy angling, birding, stream monitoring, wildlife photography and hunting.
Norms:
The 50,000 members of the Izaak Walton League are expected to protect and responsibly use natural resources. They are also involved with many environmental laws.
Values:
The Izaak Walton League was formed "to save outdoor America for future generations." They are one of the oldest conservation organizations and the first to set an aggressive course to defend wild America by changing public policy. Most conservation programs in the US can be traced back to one of their activity or initiative.