1. United States
2. Maine
3. Letter

Please support the bipartisan bill to protect wildlife corridors. The Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act was introduced on Earth Day this past April by Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Read what Don Beyer and Vern Buchanan say: "Biodiversity loss has a major impact on our planet’s resilience and affects our lives as humans. Wildlife corridors are one of the simplest yet most effective solutions to mitigate that loss by supporting habitat connectivity,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “By connecting different habitat areas, we can help animals access necessary food and resources, support genetic diversity, and give species the space they need to thrive.” “Florida is home to some of the nation’s most treasured wildlife in the country, from panthers and alligators to manatees and sea turtles,” said Rep. Vern Buchanan. “Safeguarding their habitats is critical for the survival of these species and the preservation of our state’s ecosystems. As Co-Chair of the Animal Protection Caucus, I am honored to help introduce this bipartisan legislation that gives states the power to protect vital wildlife corridors. Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to advance commonsense solutions that ensure the future of our nation’s wildlife.” I ask you to offer to co-sponsor this bill and to vote for it. Our public lands, wildlife, and the well-being of our planet are under sustained damaging assault by Trump's private profit seeking wreckers. We urgently need strong interventions from Congress to protect our precious wilderness and its inhabitants. We are stewards of the wild places and beasts, not owners, and we need to be able to protect them for the future.