Protect the Endangered Species Act

The United States has a long and proud tradition of respect for the Earth's wildlife and natural resources. We have a responsiblity to our children and future generations to be good stewards of our environment and to leave behind a legacy rich with a diversity of species and special places they call home. Species extinction and habitat destruction are a serious threat to our own welfare. For example, nature is the source for most of our commonly-prescribed medicines and the loss of species could mean the loss of live-saving drugs. For over 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has served as the nation's safety net for wildlife, saving hundreds of plants and animals from extinction, putting hundreds more on the path to recovery and safeguarding the habitats on which they all depend.

We urge our elected officials to uphold the Endangered Species Act so that it may continue to protect our plants and animals, and the special places they live, from the threat of extinction.