The Hamilton chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) was officially chartered in 1924. Therefore, the chapter is celebrating 100 years of conservation in 2024. According to the national IWLA, the Hamilton chapter was the first in Ohio.
“At that point, there were chapters in a number of other states, like Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and others,” said Michael Reinemer, IWLA communications director. “But Hamilton was definitely a leader and pioneer in Ohio.”
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