Washington, DC

Andrew Bowman, Defenders of Wildlife president and CEO, today released the following statement on the election of former president Donald J. Trump:

"We don’t need a crystal ball to know that the incoming Administration, led by President-elect Trump, will push a legislative and regulatory agenda that is designed to dismantle bedrock conservation laws like the Endangered Species Act, and destroy the wildlife and habitat we cherish.  

We’ve seen this story before.

Thankfully, however, we not only have allies on Capitol Hill who, like you, value wildlife and wish to preserve it for future generations, but we also have a game plan in place to ensure wildlife isn’t sidelined in the tumultuous weeks and months ahead.  

Here at Defenders of Wildlife, we get up every morning with one goal in mind: defend the animals, landscapes and natural bounty that define our nation. And, today, our 2.1 million members are counting on us more than ever to fulfill that goal so that wildlife they love isn’t lost into the void of extinction.  

With our allies in place, and our members’ voices and power on our side, we’ll continue advocating to protect wildlife on all fronts – in the courts, on the ground and in Congress. It’s not just our job, it’s our mission."

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