Endangered Species Act Under Threat

For over five decades, the Endangered Species Act has been the gold standard for wildlife conservation, preventing 99 percent of species under its protection from going extinct. It has played a crucial role in safeguarding imperiled species like the Mexican gray wolf, allowing populations to recover and thrive. But now, this critical law is under attack. The Trump administration’s recent declaration of an "energy emergency" is a direct threat to endangered species and their habitats. This policy prioritizes industry and development over conservation, making it easier for extractive industries to destroy the very lands that wildlife depend on. Given that scientists have confirmed we are in the midst of a human-caused Sixth Mass Extinction, weakening protections for endangered species at such a critical time is reckless and dangerous. Instead of rolling back protections, we should be strengthening them to help imperiled species recover and prevent further biodiversity loss. Now more than ever, we must stand up for the Endangered Species Act. Contact your Congressional representatives and urge them to defend our nation’s most effective wildlife protection law. Personal messages make the biggest impact, so speak from the heart about why saving endangered species matters to you. Every voice counts in this fight to protect the future of our planet’s most vulnerable wildlife. Sign the petition here to make a difference!