Oppose changes to the ESA that threaten imperiled wildlife!

This month, the Trump administration put forth a new rule that strikes at the heart of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They’re letting the Fish and Wildlife Service exclude even more areas from being designated as critical habitat – a decision that threatens the survival of imperiled species already at risk of disappearing in coming decades. Don’t let this administration endanger vulnerable animals – Stand up to anti-wildlife proposals to leave imperiled wildlife without the habitat they need to survive →

WILDLIFE IN THE NEWS

"Preserving our wildlife and their habitat is a responsibility that transcends human lifetimes. Our future depends on the actions we take now. Turning the tide on biodiversity loss and addressing climate change will not be easy. But our path forward as a society depends on it!"

Jamie Rappaport Clark, President, testifies before the Committee on Environment and Public Works to speak about the Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020. Read More →

Polar Bear Cubs Need Help to Survive

Polar bears and their cubs are in grave danger now that the Bureau of Land Management has opened up the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. A new bill seeks to save them, and it needs your support!

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It Takes All of Us to Save Sea Otters

How did you celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week this year? These adorable critters play a critical role in their ecosystem – and we explore how it takes all of us to make sure they’re protected.

Concert for Conservation for the American Red Wolf

Saving critically endangered red wolves takes some creativity. This year’s Concert for Conservation highlights the plight of these all-American wolves with a unique opportunity for wildlife lovers to engage in crucial advocacy.

The Link Between Lynx and National Forests

Federal land management agencies have a responsibility to help stem the tide of biodiversity loss – and in the case of the Canada lynx, it’s a duty they’re not fulfilling. Now the Forest Service needs to step up and ensure these cats get critical protections before it’s too late.

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Photo credits: Woodland Caribou (c) Camellia Ibrahim | Polar Bears (c)Peter Norvig | Sea Otter (c) Michael Peters | Canadian Lynx (c) Richard P Reading | Red Wolf (c) Jeff Goulden/iStock | Manatees (c) Nancy Olds | Bear and cub (c) James Yule |Honey Bee (c) Anneke DeBlock/iStock

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