The Trump administration is proposing a harmful change to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that could devastate countless species and the environment. The proposal is designed to benefit industries like oil, gas, mining, and logging, who have long lobbied for weaker environmental laws to increase their profits. If this moves forward, species like the northern spotted owl, the lynx, the panther, and countless others are at even greater risk of extinction.
Sign this petition to demand that Congress reject this reckless proposal and protect our endangered wildlife and their homes!
This proposal seeks to redefine "harm" to exclude habitat destruction from being considered a threat to endangered species. This means activities like draining wetlands, cutting down trees, or poisoning rivers where endangered species live could be deemed perfectly acceptable as long as it doesn't directly harm an individual animal.
This drastic change is a direct attack on decades of successful conservation efforts. For years, the ESA has helped protect our most vulnerable animals by recognizing that habitat destruction is just as damaging as direct harm to animals themselves.
The loss of habitat, especially at such a critical time when biodiversity is rapidly declining, could mean the end for these animals and the ecosystems they rely on. This is not just a blow to the animals struggling for survival but to the very essence of conservation.
Sign this petition now to make your voice heard and stop the destruction of vital protections for endangered species!
