Big Grove Brewery & GreenState Credit Union have partnered to brew A Greener State of Mind - a refreshing citrus-forward pale ale with a goal for a greener and cleaner Iowa.
Proceeds will benefit the Iowa Izaak Walton League, a nonprofit that was founded to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources.
GreenState Credit Union is Iowa’s largest financial institution and one of the top financial institutions in the country for returning profits to members in the form of better rates and lower fees. In addition to serving its members, GreenState exists to serve the local community as well. As they grow, so does their charitable giving.
For over 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been a leader in preserving natural resources through focused conservation efforts.
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This year, the League celebrates the 100th anniversary of a major achievement—the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Stretching over 260 miles, this is the longest contiguous river refuge in the continental U.S., embodying the League’s lasting commitment to conservation.
The Izaak Walton League’s Iowa division, comprised of 39 active chapters, is poised to expand its citizen scientist programs, with the support of A Greener State of Mind. This funding will enable the League to purchase essential water testing kits for their "Save Our Streams" initiative, a unique and impactful nationwide program that trains volunteers to protect and monitor waterways. Unlike any other program of its kind, "Save Our Streams" empowers individuals from all walks of life to become trained volunteers who collect scientifically valid data on water quality. This data is instrumental in advocating for cleaner water with local officials and preserving a critical record of water conditions over time. With the support of A Greener State of Mind, the Iowa Izaak Walton League is taking significant steps to ensure the ongoing protection of waterways across the state, reinforcing their long-standing commitment to conservation.
2025 Grant Recipients
The Beacon
The Beacon doesn’t just provide shelter— they provide a pathway to healing and stability. Women go to them from devastating circumstances—escaping domestic violence, recovering from substance use, or reentering society after incarceration—all facing immense barriers to stability.
Central Furniture Rescue
CFR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to turning empty spaces into homes for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, crisis, or displacement.
The Iowa City Free Medical and Dental Clinic
FMC, established in 1971, believes that access to affordable health care is a basic human necessity, and they strive to provide the widest range of medical and dental services possible to people in the Iowa City and surrounding community who would not otherwise have access to care.
Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice
Iowa MMJ is a legal service and advocacy organization driven and led by immigrant and refugee voices united with allies. They support immigrants and refugees with free and low-cost immigration legal services and leadership development through grassroots organizing.
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development
Iowa Valley RC&D’s influence is grounded in community, partnerships, and collaboration as they trai and support farmers, build local food infrastructure, generate new innovative markets, and improve access to locally grown foods.
Monarch Research Project
Monarch Research is leading efforts to restore monarch butterfly populations, native habitats, and tree canopies through programs like Monarch Zones, Native Oasis, and Planting Forward, fostering biodiversity and environmental stewardship across urban and rural landscapes.