ACTION ALERT: One week left to the finish line! We need your help to reach 300 organizations in support State Wildlife Grants

Once again the US House of Representatives has proposed a massive (50%) cut to the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program for the fiscal year starting in September. This program has already been cut by over 30% since 2010. We understand the fiscal constraints of the country and know everyone needs to do their part. However this large and disproportionate cut to a successful program that is preventing endangered species listings does not make economic sense. We know that when a species has to be federally listed, costs skyrocket! The last two years the US Senate has worked hard to restore funding to this program but only after they heard from the Teaming With Wildlife coalition . Please consider adding your organization’s name to the attached letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Interior & Environment Appropriations Committee. We currently have 275 organizations signed on in support, with 46 of the 50 states represented. We have one week to go so the deadline for signing on is August 17th. Send an email with your organization’s name and state to mhumpert@fishwildlife.org to sign on. Thanks for all of the support so far through your outreach to your networks. This has been a fantastic team effort and with your continued support, we can reach our goal of 300 organizations and send a strong statement of support for the program. Attached below is our current list of signers and a copy of the sign on letter. One week left to show your support and save this phenomenal program!