Advocacy

From its inception, the League and its members have been advocates for conserving, protecting and enjoying our country’s incredible array of natural resources.  Our active engagement coupled with a practical approach to problem solving has made a difference from town halls to the halls of Congress for more than 85 years. The Advocacy section of this Web site provides the tools, information, and other resources you need to affect public policy -- from the nation's capital to your home town.

2012 Farm Bill Comments Needed
League members need to make their voices heard from the very outset of what is likely to be a challenging Farm Bill process. We developed sample talking points for the House Agriculture Committee to get you started. Deadline for your comments: June 14.

Support the FRAC Act
Out of 34 drilling states, only 21 have laws specifically regulating fracking, 10 require some sort of disclosure, and none require the amount of fluid left underground to be recorded. In most states, companies do not have to monitor water quality, even when there are drinking water formations in close proximity to areas where fracking occurs. The FRAC Act is a critical first step in protecting our water resources.

America's Commitment to Clean Water Act (HR 5088)
What is America's Commitment to Clean Water Act —and what does it mean to your family or your business? This Web page has everything you need to know to get informed, get invovled, and help us save America's most precious resource: clean water.

Support the CARP ACT
If Asian carp reach the Great Lakes, they could devastate the region's $7 billion fishing industry and permanently alter how recreational boaters, anglers and tourists use and enjoy the lakes and their many tributaries. Read more and take action....

League Testifies on Federal Budget Bills
Each year, Congress develops appropriations bills that fund government agencies and programs. This process provides the League with the opportunity to weigh in on its priorities across a range of issues.  Follow the links below to read testimony submitted by the League to committees in the U.S. House and Senate.

Agriculture Conservation - House
Clean Water - House
Fish and Wildlife - House
Interior and Environment - Senate
Sustainable Development - House
Upper Mississippi/Missouri Rivers - House

President's Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag for Conservation
On February 1st, President Obama submitted to Congress a proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2011. The FY 2011 budget proposal represents a mixed bag for conservation, environmental protection, and fish and wildlife. The League has prepared an analysis of portions of the budget that relate to our priorities, including agricultural conservation, clean water, fish and wildlife, and public lands. Read more ...

Legislative Priorities for 2010
Members of the Izaak Walton League of America (IWLA) are committed to advancing common sense policies that conserve wildlife and habitat, support community-based conservation, and address pressing environmental issues.

In 2010, the League’s federal legislative priorities fall within six broad categories: safeguarding clean water; addressing climate change; connecting children with nature and the outdoors; restoring the Missouri and Upper Mississippi Rivers; investing in fish and wildlife conservation; and conserving natural resources at home and abroad. In addition to highlighting specific legislation, the following addresses critical funding priorities within these categories for the year ahead. Read more...