We all share a love for wildlife and wild places. Unless we come together to protect them, these national treasures will be lost forever.
Become a Wildlife Defender.
“America was the first country in the world to create national parks and a national system of wildlife refuges.
Americans pioneered environmental laws, such as the Endangered Species Act, to protect our native plants and animals and the habitats they depend on.
For generations, Americans have recognized our moral duty to conserve and protect the diversity of wildlife and special places that make our country unique. This is part of what makes us proud to be Americans and prouder still to pass these great treasures to the next generation. But our American legacy is in danger.”
-Andrew Bowman, Defenders of Wildlife President & CEO
Protecting Wildlife and Our Wild World Together
As environmental issues become more entangled with economic and political identity, the bipartisan spirit that once defined conservation has been lost. We need to get it back.
United by the Wilds: What Nature Means to Defenders of Wildlife Supporters
Read powerful stories of the earliest moments Defenders' supporters discovered their own love for nature.
Opinion: The Lorax's Warning Is Clear: Will We Speak for the Trees and Our Wildlife?
This blog presents an op-ed in USA Today that explores what the future may bring for wildlife and wild places if we fail to take action to protect them.
A True Abundance Agenda for Democrats
Learn more about the "abundance" agenda and what it means for Democrats.
Wildlife Defenders
Wildlife Defenders are part of a growing grassroots community speaking up for nature. This advocate network provides opportunities for individuals to utilize a range of advocacy tactics to support our imperiled wildlife, cherished landscapes, and the cornerstone conservation laws that protect our environment.
"I am proud to be a Defender of Wildlife so my loved ones can enjoy wildlife for generations to come. My hope is they also grow up with a love and appreciation for the natural world."
-Eileen M., Midlothian, VA
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