Petition: Urge Congress to Protect the Endangered Species Act

Petition: Urge Congress to Protect the Endangered Species Act

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a cornerstone of American environmental policy. It has saved countless species from the brink of extinction, and has the added bonus of protecting entire ecosystems from pollution or industrial development. It’s responsible for many success stories, such as protecting the American bald eagle and helping its populations recover after […]

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US government is funding kills of endangered animals, activists say

US government is funding kills of endangered animals, activists say

The US federal government has been accused of simultaneously paying to protect endangered species while funding state-organized hunts of large, endangered predators, like gray wolves and grizzly bears, that increase the likelihood of their extinction. A coalition of more than 35 animal welfare and Indigenous groups in late 2021 formally petitioned the US Department of […]

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New Jersey Officials Destroy Bird Habitats While Trying To Save American Woodcock

New Jersey Officials Destroy Bird Habitats While Trying To Save American Woodcock

New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) attempted to create a suitable habitat for the American woodcock – a species of concern – yet ended up destroying the habitats of two other species. 21 acres of forest were cut down in February and March at the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area in Clayton, Gloucester County. The department called the […]

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