Clean Water and Policy:

Finding Common Ground!

Dane Schumann— attorney and lobbyist with the Izaak Walton League’s Iowa Division

Attendees joined us for an inspiring Watershed Talks program with Dane Schumann, lobbyist with the Izaak Walton League, as he shared how we can help shape policy decisions that protect clean water—for public health, recreation, and the future of Iowa’s waterways.

The conversation explored:


💧 How Iowa’s recent GoFundMe campaign is helping sustain the University of Iowa’s world-class water monitoring system


⚖️ Why bipartisan collaboration is essential to protecting our rivers and streams


🌎 How each of us can play a role in making water quality a top priority in the 2026 legislative session

Dane offered both hope and practical guidance for working across divides to protect what connects us all: clean water.

Founded to defend our waterways and natural resources, the Izaak Walton League continues to inspire action. Together, we can renew that mission and find common ground for Iowa’s clean water future.

—About Dane Schumann
Dane is a Des Moines–based attorney specializing in government affairs and litigation. A graduate of the University of Iowa and Valparaiso University School of Law, he has served on the Iowa Legislature’s caucus staff and worked as both a lobbyist and attorney. In 2021, he founded his own practice, representing a wide range of clients—including the Izaak Walton League—across the state.