Update: Gutting the Endangered Species Act

When the Trump administration decided to gut the Endangered Species Act, conservation champions denounced the decision, and people like you joined our petition condemning the move. But do you know who's cheering it on? Big Oil and fossil fuel companies. They see a new opportunity to expand drilling and mining in protected areas, and they're going to fight as hard as they can for it with expensive lobbyists and big money. That's why I'm reaching out to you again. There isn't a moment to waste: We must be a voice for endangered species. We must prevent extinctions. We must take action. If you haven't yet, please sign on to condemn Trump's decision. SIGN ON » Thank you, - Maria  I apologize for cutting to the chase so quickly, but this is urgent: I need you to add your name right now and help me fight to save the Endangered Species Act. This week, the Trump administration made what might be their worst environmental decision yet. They severely weakened the Endangered Species Act, one of our nation's longest-standing environmental protection laws. The Administration's motivation is clear: They're weakening protections for threatened species in order to pave the way for more drilling, mining, and development in our nation's most pristine lands and waters. We need to show that Americans are opposed to this disastrous decision. Add your name to condemn the Trump administration's attacks on the Endangered Species Acttoday! ACT NOW » Conservation and environmental advocates across the country are calling out this deeply misguided decision to remove protections for endangered species. But do you know who's praising it? The fossil fuel industry. During an era of unprecedented climate change and record wildlife extinctions, our natural environment and endangered wildlife cannot come second to the demands of Big Oil and corporate polluters. We cannot let this stand. Together, we can build the momentum to force the Trump administration to back down and restore the protections that they're taking away. Add your name: Condemn the Trump administration's disastrous attacks on our environment and the Endangered Species Act! Thank you for joining me in this fight, Maria Cantwell ACT NOW »