Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies

Since 2017, IAGLR has been a member of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), a group of societies with a shared interest in aquatic resources. The CASS organizations represent professionals who combine deep subject-matter expertise, a commitment to independent objectivity, and the critical review of environmental information, along with a passion for the natural places and resources that form the foundation of safe and productive ecosystems and economies. Through its members, CASS works to cohesively present the best available science surrounding aquatic resources, as well as participate in science-based discussions on the public policy issues that affect these resources.

CASS Statements

• Statement of World Aquatic Scientific Societies on the Need to Take Urgent Action against Human-Caused Climate Change, Based on Scientific Evidence | Press Release (Sep. 14, 2020)
• Amici Curiae Brief in support of Hawaii Wildlife Fund - Supreme Court Case, County of Maui, Hawaii v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund (Jul 19, 2019)
• Request for 200-day Comment Period and Additional Public Hearings on WOTUS rule (Feb. 22, 2019)
• Aquatic Scientists Push Back Against Narrow WOTUS Rule (Dec. 11, 2018)
• WOTUS Action Alert: Efforts to replace Clean Water Rule continue (May 29, 2018)
• Statement opposing repeal of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule (Nov. 20, 2017)
• CASS Condemns Silencing of EPA Scientists (Oct. 27, 2017)
• CASS opposes repeal of the Clean Water Rule (Sep. 26, 2017)