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John,

Trump nominated another anti-environmental careerist to head the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS),1 a government agency charged with protecting endangered species and natural habitats.

Aurelia Skipwith is a former employee of Monsanto, whose products are linked to the death of important pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.2,3 And glyphosate — the main ingredient in Roundup — is “probably carcinogenic to humans.”4 Skipwith also has ties to Westlands Water District, who previously lobbied to loosen regulations under the Endangered Species Act.5

Demand the Senate reject her nomination immediately.
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The person who heads the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be a fierce advocate for endangered species, fish, and natural habitats – and it's clear that Skipwith doesn't fit that roll. Any director of the FWS should advocate for strong environmental protections and use sound scientific principles to make informed decisions, not cater to the interests of corporate polluters and industries.

Tell the Senate to Reject Skipwith
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Skipwith’s nomination follows a trend by the Trump Administration to appoint former lobbyists or friends of Big Oil and Gas to oversee agencies charged with protecting our lands and natural habitats.

Stand with us and other organizations in demanding the Senate reject Skipwith’s nomination to head the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Thanks for taking action.

Onward together,

Wenonah Hauter
Founder and Executive Director
Food & Water Action and Food & Water Watch

1. Trump’s Fish and Wildlife pick under scrutiny for previous work for Monsanto, The Guardian, September 11, 2019.
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2. Study: Roundup Weed Killer Could Be Linked To Widespread Bee Deaths, NPR, September 25, 2018.
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3. From Superweeds to Cancer: Why It’s Time to Ban Monsanto’s Roundup, Food & Water Watch, October 15, 2018.
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4. Revealed: Trump’s Wildlife Service pick has ties to anti-animal protection groups, The Guardian, September 25, 2019.
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5. Who Is Aurelia Skipwith? Trump's Nominee to Lead Fish and Wildlife Service Linked with Groups Opposed to Protecting Endangered Species, Newsweek, September 26, 2019.
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