JOIN US THIS THURSDAY INSTEAD OF OUR USUAL FIRESIDE CHAT AT OUR WISCONSIN REVOLUTION TO DISCUSS WILDLIFE POLICY, ESA, AND WISCONSIN LAW.

Speakers:

• Michelle Lute, Executive Director, Wildlife for All
• Mandy Culbertson, Communications Director, Wildlife for All
• Collette Adkins, Carnivore Conservation Director, Center for Biological Diversity
• Melissa Smith, Executive Director, Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance
• Jill Fritz, Wildlife Director, Human World for Animals
• Adam Kassulke, Environmental Committee Chair

Topic: Environmental Committee on Wildlife Policy
Time: May 22, 2025, 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 828 5564 2421

STOP ESA DESTRUCTION FROM HARMING WILDLIFE

The administration proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which is a cornerstone of wildlife conservation in the U.S. These changes included redefining the term “harm” to exclude habitat destruction. Previously, the ESA prohibited activities that could harm endangered species through habitat modification or degradation. By narrowing the definition, the administration aimed to allow industries like logging, mining, and fossil fuel extraction to operate in areas critical to endangered species. Impact on Iconic Species The proposed changes threatened the survival of species such as the Florida panther, spotted owl, chinook salmon, and monarch butterfly. Conservationists argued that without habitat protections, these species would face increased risks of extinction.

The public comment period for the proposed rule to rescind the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act concludes AT MIDNIGHT TODAY May 19, 2025. This proposal, put forth by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, seeks to define “harm” within the ESA according to the statutory definition of “take,” encompassing actions such as harassment, pursuit, hunting, or killing.

Visit the Federal Register website and click on “Comment” or through Regulations.gov.

Your contributions have always fueled our fight. Today, we are thrilled to announce a $1500 Matching Grant to strengthen our ability to respond at a moment’s notice to urgent threats through advocacy, administration, and the courts—just as we did in 2021 and 2023. This incredible opportunity allows every dollar you give to be matched, doubling the impact of your gift

Whether you can contribute $10 or $1,000, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. Let’s continue to fight for the world we want—together! If you have any questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you.

–Melissa Smith |Executive Director| Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf & Wildlife Great Lakes Wildlife Alliance | Wildlife Policy & Government Affairs Phone: 608.234.8860 |PO Box 259891 Madison, WI 53715www.wiwolvesandwildlife.org