Izaak Walton League of America

Conservation Currents May 2012
IN THIS ISSUE: Farm Bill Round One * Damaging Clean Water Amendment * Restoration Funding for Missouri and Upper Mississippi Rivers * Inland Waterways Bill a Bad Deal * Minnesota Improves Clean Energy Fund * Creak Freaks Workshop * Summer of Paddling * National Award Nominations * IWLA 90th Anniversary Edition Henry Rifle * Clean Water and Environmental Education Position

The Roaring 20s: A Call To Action (Part of the IWLA 90th Anniversary series)
You can track the history of the League through the advances in wildlife and natural resource conservation in the past nine decades. Often, those tracks lead to historic turning points when Ikes helped craft key legislation and saved critical water and land resources. Here’s how the story started.

As Americans Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act, U.S. House of Representatives Takes Another Step Backward
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act and grapple with remaining water pollution problems, some in Congress would turn back the clock, putting drinking water, essential habitat for fish and wildlife, and the outdoor recreation economy at risk. Members of Congress should stop throwing up roadblocks to progress.

IWLA National Awards Nominations
Volunteers are the heart of the Izaak Walton League. Recognize the outstanding volunteers in your chapter – and the outstanding work you have done over the past year. It's quick and easy. And you deserve to be recognized! Deadline: June 1.

90 Years of Defending Outdoor America
After 90 years and many victories, the 39,000 members of the Izaak Walton League are responding to today’s conservation challenges and building on the accomplishments of those who preceded them. Please join us.