Tweet“Undermining bedrock environmental laws that protect biodiversity and the water, air, and food we all depend on at such a critical time is short-sighted and reprehensible. Congress must make policies based on the long-term well-being of our communities, our irreplaceable wildlife and landscapes. We deserve nothing less.”
Defenders of Wildlife is joining dozens of other environmental organizations opposing the “Dirty Deal” permitting agreement championed by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV).
If passed, the legislation could set aside longstanding environmental safeguards such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires analysis and public input on the environmental impacts of projects, and a key section of the Clean Water Act and clear the way for fossil fuel projects, including the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Jamie Rappaport Clark, Former president and CEO of Defenders of Wildlife issued this statement.
“Undermining bedrock environmental laws that protect biodiversity and the water, air, and food we all depend on at such a critical time is short-sighted and reprehensible. Congress must make policies based on the long-term well-being of our communities, our irreplaceable wildlife and landscapes. We deserve nothing less.”
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.
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