Kovarovics Steps Down as Executive Director at Izaak Walton League
After advancing conservation priorities at the Izaak Walton League for 18 years, including 13 years as executive director, Scott Kovarovics is stepping down effective December 23, 2025.
During those years, Kovarovics led the League’s work to conserve the nation’s woods, waters and wildlife including advocacy to restore the Clean Water Act protections for streams and wetlands, advance conservation provisions in the Farm Bill and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation and volunteer science in local communities across the U.S.
Rachel McBride, chair of the League’s executive board, stated “Scott’s 18 years of leadership have profoundly shaped the Izaak Walton League. From championing national conservation priorities to strengthening chapters and expanding opportunities for members, his vision and dedication ensured the League’s enduring role as a powerful voice for America’s outdoors. We are deeply grateful for his service and the legacy he leaves for future generations.”
Kovarovics, a Life Member who is active at the chapter level as well, will remain involved with the League. He said, “It has been a pleasure to learn from and work with dedicated leaders and volunteers at all levels of the League, and to lead staff who are committed to advancing our mission and serving our members.”
A search for a new executive director will be conducted by the firm ThinkingAhead Executive Search. In the meantime, League Conservation Director Jared Mott will serve as interim executive director.
Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League created the template for the modern conservation movement, advocating for clean air and water, wildlife habitat and stewardship of our natural resources for benefit of future generations. The League and its more than 200 chapters play a unique local role in conservation, outdoor recreation and community-based science and has a long legacy of shaping sound national policy. Visit www.iwla.org.
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