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In This Issue
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
The 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act is a time to celebrate how far we've come and recommit ourselves to meeting the remaining challenges head-on. EPA has a special anniversary Web site – www.epa.gov/cleanwater40 – that offers resources you can use to educate and engage your community on water issues. This is a milestone that League members can be proud to celebrate. And Ikes can take credit for being a strong voice for clean water since 1922. Back to top
Senate Bill Would Stall Clean Water Restoration
It's important that Senators hear from constituents like you who value clean water and healthy streams and wetland habitat. Please tell your Senators today that you oppose this legislation. Visit the League's online Advocacy Center to take action. Back to top
League Testifies on Budget Priorities
The League is submitting written testimony on funding for key conservation priorities. To date, we have weighed in on critical agriculture programs, funding for habitat restoration along the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, Great Lakes restoration, expanded research on invasive Asian carp, and the impacts of hydraulic fracturing on natural resources and local communities. Our testimony on these and other critical conservation issues is available on the Advocacy page of the League Web site. Back to top
EPA Proposes Carbon Dioxide Rule On March 27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the first national limits on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new power plants. Power plants are the nation's largest source of carbon pollution, which contributes to climate change, endangers wildlife, and increases public health risks including asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
EPA has twice been ordered by the U.S. Supreme Court to regulate CO2 and has promised it will set standards for new and existing power plants. (The standard for existing power plants has not yet been proposed.) A 60-day public comment period will start once the proposed rule is published in the Federal Register. The League supports this rule and will make draft comments available through our online Advocacy Center. In the meantime, you can read more about the proposed rule on the EPA Web site. Back to top
Summer of Paddling
This is a great way to engage your community in outdoor recreation and build a love for a river that has been central to the League's conservation mission since 1922. You can also connect with potential members and build partnerships with community organizations. Hosting a paddling event is easy, even if your chapter doesn't own canoes or kayaks. Look to local businesses, paddling clubs, or sporting goods stores to help with your equipment and expertise needs. You can also put an Izaak Walton League spin on a scheduled Summer of Paddling event by offering fishing, archery, or other outdoor activities along with it. Find an event near you or register your paddling event on the Summer of Paddling Web site. Need ideas for putting together your Mississippi River Summer of Paddling event? E-mail Olivia Dorothy, the League's Upper Mississippi River Coordinator. Back to top
Creak Freaks Workshop: July 21, 2012
Whether you are looking for hands-on activities for an existing youth program or you want to start a new program at your chapter, Creek Freaks is an excellent way to share your love of the outdoors with kids in your community. Event Details: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln, Nebraska. $30 registration fee includes lunch and training materials. Please dress for the outdoors and bring waders if you have them. E-mail IWLA Clean Water Program Director Leah Miller for more information and to put your name on the preregistration list. Back to top
League Conservation Director Reappointed to Fishing and Boating Council
In making the appointments, Secretary Salazar said, "With its vast experience and expertise in boating, fishing, and conservation, the Council will continue to play a vital role in achieving the goals of President Obama's America's Great Outdoors initiative to foster a 21st century approach to conservation and outdoor recreation." Back to top
Virginia Save Our Streams Results Citizens in every state have the right to know whether or not their streams are safe for swimming, fishing, and playing and as sources of drinking water. Through the League's Virginia Save Our Streams program (VA SOS), volunteers monitor water quality across the state and educate the public about how their actions affect the waters in their communities.
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) relies on volunteers to provide the most accurate picture of how clean streams are across the state and uses this data in its report to Congress on water quality. In fact, VA SOS volunteers will supply 12 percent of the data DEQ will include in its 2012 report to Congress. Data also are used locally by volunteers to identify pollution problems and evaluate the success of stream restoration projects. To become a VA SOS volunteer monitor, visit the Virginia Save Our Streams Web site. Back to top
National Award Nomination Deadline Approaching!
Visit the League's National Awards Web page for nomination forms and more details. Questions? Contact Tara Scibelli at (800) IKE-LINE (453-5463) x255 or e-mail chapters@iwla.org. |
"Ikes on Target" Newsletter
Don't miss our new quarterly newsletter specifically for League chapters that operate firearms or archery facilities. 90 Years of Defending Outdoor America To commemorate the League's 90th anniversary, we are proud to announce our "$90 for 90" campaign. Donate $90 or more to the League, and you will receive our limited-edition Snapshots in Conservation anthology.
Your contribution will also support the League's national conservation work. Please visit the League Web site for more information. Resource of the Month: Zebco Fishing Discount The League has partnered with Zebco to help chapters and divisions purchase fishing poles at a significant discount for use at fishing derbies and other outreach events. Click here for a PDF order form. IWLA Marketplace Check out the IWLA Store for League tote bags, hats, umbrellas, and t-shirts! Log Into the League Did you know that you can now manage your membership information and subscriptions preferences right on the League Web site? Grab your membership card and visit our home page. Click the "Login" button on the left-hand side and you can use your membership number to create a personalized login. It's the easiest way to stay in touch with the League. Take Action Not a Member? To join the Izaak Walton League, click here. We are proud of our rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy. Follow the Izaak Walton League on Contact Information If you have any questions about this newsletter or other IWLA programs, please contact: Founded in 1922, the |
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