When Congress attacks!
Jamie Rappoport Clark, Defenders of Wildlife
Animals always lose.
The heartbreaking truth is that when politics get crazy, animals suffer.
Wildlife refuge funding gets slashed to the bone. Mining and development overrun wildlife habitats. Wolves and bears die to artificially boost game populations for hunters’ benefit. Laws protecting wildlife are rudely shoved aside.
This is perhaps the darkest moment for America's wildlife in generations.
As wolf killing continues in Idaho and other states... As an extremist Congress turns its back on the elephant poaching crisis... The cause of wildlife conservation that you and I hold so dear could be set back by decades!
Make no mistake, most Americans believe in protecting imperiled wildlife. But a growing chorus of extremist voices powered by self-interest, hatred and greed has gained the upper hand.
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In Idaho, more than 2,000 wolves have been killed since Congress stripped them of federal protection.
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A bill is currently moving through Congress to allow the use of hideous practices to kill bears, wolves and other wildlife on national wildlife refuges in Alaska in order to artificially boost game populations for hunters.
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An elephant is slaughtered for its tusks every 15 minutes, yet the gun lobby continues to pressure its Congressional allies to halt efforts to stop ivory trafficking.
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And perhaps worst of all, 100 legislative measures meant to cripple the Endangered Species Act have been proposed this Congress.
We Can and Must Prevail
This is not what most Americans want.
Patrick, you and I are the true voice for wildlife in America. I sincerely believe that with you at our side, we can turn back these appalling attacks. But for many species, we’re running out of time.
If you love wildlife like I think you do, please stand with us today by making a generous donation. And thanks to our Board of Directors and National Council, from now until April 30th, your wildlife-saving generosity will go twice as far!
With every passing day, another endangered species drifts toward extinction. We have to stop it. There’s no time to lose.
Sincerely,
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Jamie Rappaport Clark President, Defenders of Wildlife |