Izaak Walton League of America

In the current Sackett vs. EPA case, the Supreme Court is considering what the proper test should be for determining when wetlands are “Waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act. The Sackett’s proposed test could deny federal protections to more than half of all wetlands in the country. Our brief argues that this test is unsupported by the text, structure, and stated purposed of the Act. The Izaak Walton League of America is proud to stand with our partners in this amicus brief.

The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (H.R. 2773) addresses longstanding funding shortfalls for wildlife conservation in all 50 states. The League looks forward to advancing the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act in the Senate with the same partnership and bipartisan spirit that carried the bill through the House of Representatives.

In 1922, a group of concerned anglers and hunters gathered in Chicago to create an organization that would stop the destruction and degradation of America’s streams, natural areas and wildlife habitat. Today, the League continues to face down increasingly dire threats to the nation’s land, waters and natural resources including climate change, pollution and loss of habitat. As League envisions a second century of work, it’s worth noting some of its achievements since 1922, which include now-established, bedrock conservation practices, policies and laws that protect outdoor America.

Grasslands are America's most endangered landscape. Let's support congressional action to preserve these lands that can provide vital habitat for wildlife and store 40 tons of carbon per acre.

League Clean Water Director Samantha Briggs testified before a Philadelphia City Council hearing about monitoring streams for salt pollution and steps to reduce chloride levels that harm aquatic life and human health.