Dear ,
The Eastern Hellbender, North America’s largest salamander, has been proposed for Endangered Species Act protection—an historic and monumental step forward after years of relentless advocacy by Waterkeeper Alliance and our partners, including Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper, Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper, and Waterkeepers Chesapeake.
This remarkable species thrives only in pristine waterways. As a natural indicator of water quality, its presence ensures healthier rivers, supports biodiversity, and strengthens resilience to climate change.
We secured a critical win, but the fight isn’t over. Pollution, habitat destruction, and the accelerating impacts of climate change still threaten the hellbender and the ecosystems it safeguards.
Donate today to protect the future of hellbenders and other critical species that depend on clean water.
Your support will make a difference today. Every donation fuels the advocacy and legal action needed to protect the Eastern hellbender and preserve the clean water ecosystems that are essential to us all.
Thank you for standing with us, and the Eastern hellbender, when it matters most.
With gratitude,
