In late November, the Consortium of Aquatic Sciences Societies (CASS) wrote a Letter of Comment to President-Elect Trump about its concern for the future of the nation's aquatic resources. SWS President Gillian Davies signed the letter in support:

Dear President-Elect Trump,

The Consortium of Aquatic Scientific Societies (CASS) is writing to offer our best wishes and assistance as you begin your Presidency. We understand that your transition team and future administration will have many important decisions to make regarding our Nation’s aquatic resources, and CASS is ready to provide the requisite expertise to help your administration address those pressing concerns. Continue reading.