For Immediate Release
Washington, DC

“John Dingell was one of the greatest wildlife and natural resource champions ever to serve in Congress.

“A ferocious, tireless and skillful advocate for wildlife, John Dingell leaves an enduring legacy of groundbreaking protections for the nation’s endangered species, national wildlife refuges and many other aspects of our natural world.

“Beyond being a legendary defender of the nation’s most important wildlife and environmental protections, he was instrumental in developing and passing those laws. These include the Endangered Species Act, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. Simply put, there would be no Endangered Species Act today, if it were not for John Dingell and his vision and courage.

“Clearly holding a deep personal commitment to protecting and preserving the nation’s wildlife and natural heritage, Rep. Dingell lived and practiced his truth with vision and unrelenting determination. His legacy is one for which the nation’s wildlife will continue to derive immense benefit and Defenders of Wildlife will be forever grateful.”

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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