Gulf of Mexico Wildlife At Risk
The "God Squad" — the Endangered Species Committee — has handed the oil and gas industry a green light to harm, harass, and kill marine life in the Gulf of Mexico. Citing the Iranian conflict, Pete Hegseth declared more US oil production a matter of national security, bypassing the Endangered Species Act of 1973. At least 20 threatened or endangered species are now at risk, including Rice's whales — only 51 remain.
What's at Stake
- Rice's whales, dolphins, sea turtles, shorebirds, and countless other species
- Coastal communities and local economies that depend on a healthy Gulf
- The integrity of the Endangered Species Act itself
Who to Call
Sample Script
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I'm a constituent from [Your City/State]. I'm calling to demand immediate action to protect the Gulf of Mexico from harmful oil and gas activities that threaten endangered species. The recent decision to override the Endangered Species Act protections is unacceptable. I urge [Senator/Representative/Secretary] to take immediate action to reverse this decision, enforce environmental protections, and hold the oil and gas industry accountable."
Fighting Fires by Cutting Corners: The Forestry Bill
A new bill in Congress claims to reduce wildfire risks — but it does so by weakening environmental review, restricting public input, limiting legal challenges, and reducing protections for endangered species. This effectively guts the National Forest Service and removes the safeguards that protect public lands from exploitation.
What's at Stake
- Environmental reviews under NEPA rushed or skipped entirely
- Harder for communities, tribes, and advocacy groups to challenge harmful decisions in court
- Weakened Endangered Species Act consultations
- Faster project approvals with less transparency and fewer opportunities for public input