American Fisheries Society, American Whitewater, et al.
Amici Curiae
John F. Kostyack, Counsel of Record American Fisheries Society and AmericanWhitewater are joined inthis brief by 73 other wildlife conservation groups. John F. Kostyack is seniorcounsel at the National Wildlife Federation. He received his law degree fromStetson University in 1986. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Petitioners as submitted tothe U.S. Supreme Court on August 31, 2006. Climate changecaused by greenhouse gas pollution is threatening the legacy of abundantwildlife and natural beauty that Americans seek to bequeath to their childrenand grandchildren. Abundant wildlife and healthy ecosystems are the foundationof our economy and the key…