Stop the Trump Administration's Attempt to Remove Protections from the Endangered Species Act

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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 is being targeted by the Trump Administration.  There is a proposal to rollback the ESA from 2024 rules to the 2019 framework, which introduces four key negative impacts. Join NECWA in opposing rollbacks to the ESA by sending in comments. Please send an email message by December 22 2025 to let them know that this landmark piece of legislation must be protected. 

Your voice matters so please speak up for nature!

Comment Period Ends: Dec 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST


To Comment Online: 

1- Navigate to the Rule Change Page:

2- Once on that page, click on the "Comment" button on the upper left of the page to type in our upload your comment. 

Here are the links to each page:

Designation Critical Habitat

Listing Endangered and Threatened Species

Threatened Species "Blanket Rule"

Interagency Consultation and Compliance


SAMPLE COMMENTS: 

Endangered and Threatened Species: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants

Removing the blanket rule

I urge you to oppose this change as leaves many species vulnerable to harm and habitat loss by removing immediate, robust safeguards, essentially allowing them to be harmed by default until new rules are made, which can take years.

Endangered and Threatened Species: Interagency Cooperation

Weakening the Consultation Process

I urge you to oppose this change as it weakens interagency consultation, making it easier for federal projects to proceed with impacts on endangered species, even with potential harm, by removing requirements to offset those damages. 

Endangered and Threatened Species: Critical Habitat

I urge you to oppose this change because it reduces the size and effectiveness of habitat protections, increasing fragmentation and undermining species recovery, as habitats outside current populations become unprotected.

Endangered and Threatened Species: Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat

I urge you to oppose this change as it shifts focus from science to economics, potentially delaying or preventing listings for species in decline due to industry pressure, prioritizing short-term financial gains over long-term species survival. 


Additional Web Resources: 

US Fish & Wildlife website: https://www.fws.gov/law/endangered-species-act

EPA website: https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-endangered-species-act

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