In this urgent new short LaDawna shares information on a proposed change to the Endangered Species Act and an opportunity for anyone to make a public comment on this proposed change by May 19, 2025. 

Below is a link to the Federal Register to submit a public comment on this issue before the May 19 deadline, and a suggested outline for a comment. 

1. Why you personally care about endangered species or biodiversity;

2. Why you think that the habitats of a endangered species should be protected;

3. and that you are against this proposal because you are aware that this proposed change will result in lack of protection for the habitat that endangered species rely on.

After you type in your comment, you will click the option that you are an individual and have an opportunity to say who you are. To have the most impact, please include at least your first and last name and your zip code. 

Submit your comment here:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/17/2025-06746/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act