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URGE THE SENATE TO MOVE THE WILD ACT FORWARD

Have your voice heard. We’re calling on you to help get the WILD Act across the finish line. Send a letter right now.

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Do what’s right for wildlife. Cosponsor the WILD Act.
Dear Senator,

As your constituent and a supporter of the Wildlife Conservation Society, I am writing to urge you to cosponsor and pass S. 2395, the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act (WILD Act), which would reauthorize the Multinational Species Conservation Fund (MSCF). This bipartisan legislation, introduced in the Senate by Sens. Tom Carper (D-DE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WC) is an important renewal of a key program to conserve several of the world’s most endangered and iconic species in the wild.

Originally created by Congress more than 30 years ago, the five programs that make up the MSCF are helping conserve some of the world’s most iconic species: elephants, rhinos, tigers, great apes, and turtles. Working with partners in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, these U.S. government programs are helping to turn the tide, proving that species can recover when there is dedicated support for conservation, including protecting habitats, improving wildlife management and public education, and supporting efforts to prevent poaching and wildlife trafficking.

With the twin crises of climate change and the catastrophic loss of biodiversity, the problems facing these species are daunting. But the MSCF has a strong record of success. Since 1989, the FWS has provided more than 4,500 grants totaling more than $330 million in support of cost-effective partnerships to advance international conservation. MSCF grants have leveraged more than $475 million in matching contributions from the agency’s nearly 900 partners, substantially increasing the impact of U.S. government funding directed to conservation of these species.

Committee action has been completed in both the House and Senate. It is important that Congress renew these programs as soon as possible. To help, I urge you to cosponsor and work to pass S. 2395 as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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Wildlife Crime

Poaching, trafficking, and illegal trade endanger hundreds of vulnerable species.

Climate Crisis

Changes in climate jeopardize biodiversity and the health of entire ecosystems.

Habitat Destruction

Logging, mining, burning: human encroachment destroys homes and havens for wildlife.

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