JOIN US JULY 4TH WEEKEND
JOIN US JULY 4TH WEEKEND
Join our 48 Lakes Initiative July 4th weekend
Steps to join our 48 Lakes Initiative:
Read Chris Jones’ Substack article “Pick Your Poison”
2. Look at our lake list
3. RSVP to let us know which lake you are going to!
4. Visit the lake you picked and take videos, photos, interviews, etc.
Stuck? Look at our volunteer guide for prompts and other ideas.
5. Email us your photos, videos, etc. to admin@driftlesswaterdefenders.com
OR
Post your media on X, Instagram, or Facebook. Use #NoSwimEra, #48Lakes, and don’t forget to tag us!
HEAR FROM OUR 48 LAKES INITIATIVE VOLUNTEERS ABOUT THEIR IOWA LAKE EXPERIENCES
Thank you Joe Ulman for sharing your Lake Okoboji story with us!
Thank you James Larew for sharing your Lake Okoboji story with us!
Thank you Mike Carberry for sharing your Clear Lake story with us!
Have your own story to share?
Email us photos, videos, and/or testimonials about your relationship with Iowa’s waters.
Contact: admin@driftlesswaterdefenders.com
Thank you Tony Thompson for sharing your Big Creek story with us!
Driftless Water Defenders is a non-profit Iowa environmental law and advocacy organization founded in May 2024 and focused on reducing farm-related water pollution and pollution-caused threats to public health in the Driftless Area of northeast Iowa, and statewide. We got started because some Iowans decided enough is enough, and it’s time to confront head-on industrialized agriculture’s assault on our water resources.
We are intent on changing public policy, engaging citizens and, when necessary, litigating matters to protect and enhance Iowans’ access to clean water for personal, business and recreational purposes.
Our Mission
Strategy
Driftless Water Defenders manages a comprehensive program of focused litigation, persistent public engagement, and effective fund-raising to accomplish its mission.
Operations
Along with preparing and executing litigation in support of its mission and goals, Driftless Water Defenders communicates with Members, funders, citizens, media, public officials, business leaders, and the farm community.
Join Us
You can become a member of DWD and join our events.