Katie Porter: “Our Nation's populations of fish and wildlife are dwindling. To save threatened and endangered species, we need the…”

“Our Nation's populations of fish and wildlife are dwindling. To save threatened and endangered species, we need the bipartisan Recovering America's Wildlife Act which will boost science-based conservation efforts. The United Nations has warned the world that human actions will continue to drive plant and animal species to extinction if we do not act. In my home State of California, native species have declined by 20 percent, and over 600 species risk extinction. As a member of the House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, I have learned from scientists and advocacy groups that we need dedicated funding to recover and sustain healthy populations of threatened and endangered species. Importantly, protecting these species is good for our economy. Wildlife-focused recreation generates $140 billion annually. The Recovering America's Wildlife Act will sustain biodiversity, create jobs, and protect our planet. ____________________”