Happy World Conservation Day, John!

I’m Representative Doris Matsui — SEEC Co-Chair and Chair of SEEC’s Nature and Oceans Task Force. In a moment, I’ll tell you a bit about what today means to me. But in honor of World Conservation Day, I’m asking you to make a contribution to support SEEC’s work to protect our planet from the climate crisis devastating communities across the nation.

Coming from California, I’ve seen the impact of climate inaction from my own backyard. Record drought and historic wildfires have caused damage to my communities that we’re still working to clean up. And I know my district is just one of countless across the country that’s been at the frontlines of our climate crisis.

It doesn’t have to be this way, though. SEEC’s fight to protect our environment has a multi-pronged approach because we know there is no one solution that can get us out of this climate mess.

To tackle sea level rise and protect our ocean life, we have to reduce planet-warming carbon emissions. To preserve our food systems, we have to invest in conservation programs that shield farmlands from droughts and overfarming practices. And to combat at-risk ecosystems on land, we have to designate areas that are protected from oil drilling and deforestation.

John, our climate fight often feels like a game of whack-a-mole. But here at SEEC, we know our mission to be good stewards of the planet and protect at-risk flora and fauna isn’t just a one-day responsibility.

From investing in clean energy, carbon emissions-reducing solutions like we did through the Inflation Reduction Act to introducing legislation that’ll protect our coastlines from exploitative oil drilling practices, we’re leading the fight to protect our people, our planet, and our wildlife 365 days of the year.

In honor of World Conservation Day, I encourage you to donate to SEEC so we can keep working to tackle the reaching impacts of climate change. We’ve made incredible strides since President Biden took office in 2021, and with a green majority in Congress again, we can continue pushing forward in our climate fight.

Everyone has skin in the game here, John. By making a donation today, you’re affirming your own commitment to doing right by our planet. And what better way to celebrate World Conservation Day than making an investment in a healthier, more sustainable future?

Thank you,

Doris Matsui
SEEC Co-Chair