The Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS) is very concerned with the actions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit three EPA scientists from presenting their research at “The State of Narragansett Bay and Its Watershed” workshop in Providence, Rhode Island, on 23 October 2017. CASS values scientific freedom and recognizes the importance of collaboration among scientists from all sectors to solve complex challenges facing aquatic systems worldwide. Scientific research and the communication of findings must be protected to ensure informed decisions are made in the public interest. Continue reading.