Dear Guardian,
Wildlife
Services—the federal wildlife killing agency that works for agribusiness—has
not suffered a worse week in a long time.
The
Sacramento Bee is in the midst of
publishing a landmark exposé about Wildlife Services, the Nation’s biggest
wildlife killer. At the same time WildEarth Guardians filed a lawsuit seeking
to challenge the agency’s antiquated, inhumane, and damaging programs
nationwide.
The veil has been lifted
from Wildlife Services and public awareness about the agency’s nefarious
activities is surging. Now we need your help to elevate this issue and get Congress
to act.
First, read part 1 and
part 2 of the Bee’s exposé. You will
be shocked by what you read. Wildlife Services quietly kills more than 5
million animals every year, and you pay for it. Watch for part 3 on Sunday.
Second, read about our
lawsuit against Wildlife Services. For too long this agency has refused to
consider the risks and inefficiencies of its program, evolving public values
for wildlife, and new scientific and economic information concerning wildlife
management. We aim to change that.
Third,
contact your Congressional representative, tell them about the Bee’s exposé, request
that they defund Wildlife Services’ lethal control budget, and tell them to
launch an investigation into this rogue agency immediately. Wildlife Services’
officials must be made to explain under
oath why they wage a needless war on the nation’s wildlife on our public
and private lands—with our tax dollars.
No agency needs Congressional oversight more than Wildlife Services.
Finally,
please consider contributing to WildEarth Guardians. We have launched a new
offensive against an incredibly offensive agency. We appreciate your support as
we seek to reform—or eliminate—Wildlife Services.
For the Wild,
Wendy Keefover
Carnivore Protection Director
WildEarth Guardians
wendy@wildearthguardians.org
