Izaak Walton League of America

Sackett v. EPA has the potential to devastate protections for wetlands and degrade water quality nationwide which is why the Izaak Walton League has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court to defend the Clean Water Act.

The North American Grasslands Conservation Act would encourage voluntary conservation, recognizing the collaborative role of ranchers, farmers, Tribal Nations, government agencies and outdoorsmen and women. Modeled after the highly successful North American Wetlands Conservation Act, this legislation would provide funding through a landowner-driven, voluntary, incentive-based program to conserve and restore threated grasslands.

The Izaak Walton League of America continues to accomplish major achievements to protect and restore the environment and foster enjoyment and access to the great outdoors for all.

The League announced an ambitious plan to leverage its strengths that have been hallmarks of the organization since its founding in 1922: community-based conservation, volunteer science and advocacy.

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.