“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 over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.
