Whooo will speak up for endangered species? 🦉🦋 Anti-wildlife members of Congress recently slashed the #USFWS budget for protecting #EndangeredSpecies. But it's not too late! Congress slashed funding, and it can restore it. Message your representative and senators ➡️ bit.ly/4tbzrc6

Sharing some of our thoughts on the Northern Rockies Horror Show (aka: the 5 million acre #logging project across 6 #NationalForests) 🐺🌲 “This is exactly the kind of environmental plundering we feared when the Trump administration started dismantling our nation’s bedrock environmental laws."

#PFAS are one of the biggest public health threats of our time. These “forever chemicals” have infested seemingly every facet of our lives, from water and soil to kitchen products and even our babies’ toys. As a country we need real urgency to address this risk quickly and do it the right way.

Now: The Center for today filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue FWS and AZGF for ESA violations relating to decades of federal funding of invasive fish stocking in Arizona, which has decimated the native fish and other aquatic species. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

BREAKING: #AlligatorAlcatraz is officially closed 🎉🎉🎉 We've reached a huge milestone in our fight against the mass detention center in the heart of the #Everglades: ICE announced it has removed all detainees from the cruelly named “Alligator Alcatraz,” and DeSantis confirmed it is closed.

In the newest episode of our Sounds Wild podcast, we travel to Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to talk with the Center’s Elise Bennett about what the future holds for #Florida #manatees, the gentle giants of the sea. 🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or at biodiv.us/soundswild

“This Trump-blessed ruling preventing Americans’ from seeking justice for serious health problems linked to an EPA-approved pesticide means that now, more than ever, we need an EPA that protects people instead of foreign pesticide companies,” said the Center's Nathan Donley.

As the Trump administration censors history on parks and public lands — a move out of the autocrats’ playbook — people have six ways to honor and defend our shared history. https://therevelator.org/america-250-history/

Forest Service is OKing an "emergency" logging plan. With clearcuts of undefined size. On 5 million acres. 2 states (MT & ID). In roadless areas. Numerous threatened species, including grizzlies. 3-5 years to complete. Just 7 days for the public to comment biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

You've likely heard the tragic news about how a Royal Caribbean mega-cruise ship arrived at port in Alaska last week, with a dead endangered fin whale on the bow. We don't need to share a photo to illustrate how grim this was.

Rice's whales are one of the rarest whales on Earth — only 51 remain. We're co-sponsoring a webinar to learn all about them on tomorrow, June 25th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT. Learn more about these critically endangered whales and what you can do to help them. Sign up now: https://biodiv.us/3QM94fn

We joined 50+ groups & leaders today to urge U.S. grocery chains to only sell certified avocados to help curtail deforestation of Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Purchasing avocados from certified suppliers would protect monarch butterflies, local forests and communities in Michoacán.

For decades wildlife scientists have been stumped by the burning question: Why did the ungulate cross the metaphorical road? It turns out the answer is simple: to find better food. Read the latest from @therevelator.org, our news and ideas initiative.

Lead poses a serious poisoning threat to people, wildlife, and the environment — yet it is still allowed in hunting ammo and fishing tackle, including ammo used in many national wildlife refuges throughout the U.S. Tell the USFWS to keep lead out of wildlife refuges. ➡️ biodiv.us/lead

We sued the Trump Department of Agriculture seeking records revealing who advocated behind the scenes for — and potentially ghost-wrote — the president’s Feb. 18 executive order directing the department to accelerate domestic production of #glyphosate. More details: biodiv.us/4xGWcYF

The Senate's farm bill just dropped and it's not looking good. "Instead of helping Americans afford groceries or protecting clean air and drinking water, Congress is rewarding the nation’s most powerful polluters and the armies of lobbyists fighting for them," said the Center's J.W. Glass.

We just sued the Trump administration over the National Marine Fisheries Service’s failure to protect imperiled sunflower sea stars as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Learn more: biodiv.us/4aMHKV0

WIN: A company has abandoned plans to construct a controversial aluminum recycling facility in Benson, Arizona, ending a yearlong fight led by residents concerned about threats to their health, groundwater supplies and the nearby San Pedro River. Power to people pushing back together!

Some good news 🎉: Last week a court rejected a water agency challenge to state endangered species protections for the Southern California steelhead. For years the Ventura County-based water agency has challenged protections for the fish, and lost. More details: https://bit.ly/4eHqT7f

These majestic animals belong in the wild — not on walls. Yet sadly, elephant trophy trade is thriving under the second Trump administration. Please take a moment to sign our petition urging Interior Sec. Burgum to ban elephant trophy imports under the ESA now. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4w0UNdD

The Center and our allies are suing the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Endangered Species Act by approving a 135,000-acre logging project in the Bitterroot National Forest that will threaten grizzly bears, bull trout, wolverines and other imperiled animals.

Rice's whales are one of the rarest whales on Earth — only 51 remain. We're co-sponsoring a webinar to learn all about them on Thursday, June 25th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT. Learn more about these critically endangered whales and what you can do to help them. Sign up now: biodiv.us/3QM94fn

Amid National #PFAS Frenzy, the ‘Maine Model’ Shows States How to Stop ‘Forever Chemicals’ at the Source https://therevelator.org/pfas-maine-model/

In the newest episode of our Sounds Wild podcast, we head to Joshua Tree National Park to explore what's happening on the ground and why some populations may not survive — at least not without help. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode on Apple, Spotify, or at biodiv.us/soundswild

Rewilding Point Reyes National Seashore: Why and How https://therevelator.org/rewilding-point-reyes/

At least nine whales have been reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast so far this year. These entanglements can be prevented, and they should. That's why we are advocating for the widespread adoption of pop-up fishing gear to protect whales. Learn more: biodiv.us/4oAq5p9

Learn about five key areas of focus that can guide the restoration of Point Reyes as a model for ecological recovery, climate resilience, and inclusive stewardship in the latest for @therevelator.org. ⬇️

We scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026. Learn more. ⬇️

We're working on getting Endangered Species protection for two rare wildflowers in the Pacific Northwest — rough goldenweed and Palouse goldenweed. More details: biodiv.us/43EKOPe 📷: Palouse goldenweed by Maddy Lucas

Bad news: Our love for guacamole is harming monarch butterflies. Join us in urging top U.S. grocery stores to protect monarchs, forests, and communities by adopting the Pro-Forest Agriculture (aka PFA) program. 🦋🥑➡️ biodiv.us/4xxO6RS

Last year 33 whales were reported entangled in fishing gear off the U.S. West Coast. At least nine whales have already been seen entangled in 2026. Most of the 2025 entanglements affected humpback whales, while three of the reports involved gray whales. More details: biodiv.us/4xwRrR6

Every day traffickers pack imperiled turtles and tortoises into coolers, load them into personal vehicles, and drive them north through Tijuana and into San Ysidro, California — the busiest land border crossing in the world. Read about it in the latest from @therevelator.org ⬇️

The return of wolves to the West Coast is an inspiring conservation success story – one made possible because legal protections have allowed them to disperse into new territories. At the end of 2025, there were 88 known wolf packs across the three-state region. Check out their growth through 2024.⬇️

Good news! The thing about public lands is that we find our common ground. The vast majority of people in the American West do not want our shared wilderness, public commons, histories and cultural artifacts sold, extracted, destroyed, and privatized. Keep fighting back suwa.org/breaking-new...

Happy #NationalCougarDay! Mountain lion, cougar, puma, panther and sometimes even catamount — this big cat is known by many different names. Call them what you wish, but have you ever wondered what they sound like? Turn your volume up to hear these two cubs communicate with their mom. 🔉

Freshwater mussels are among North America’s most imperiled animals. We're on a mission to protect as many species as we can. Our latest lawsuit seeks protection for western ridged mussels under the Endangered Species Act. More info: https://bit.ly/4asL1sr

WIN: We just scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026. More details below. ⬇️

Killing isn't conservation. Yet sadly, elephant trophy trade is thriving under Trump's second administration. These majestic animals belong in the wild — not on walls. Sign our petition urging Interior Secretary Burgum to ban elephant trophy imports. ⬇️

We're back with new episodes of our podcast Sounds Wild. In this episode, co-host Mike Stark travels into Florida panther country with Jason Totoui for an on-the-ground look at the challenges facing these iconic cats. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode on Apple, Spotify, or at biodiv.us/soundswild

The Extinction of Languages Is an Environmental Issue https://therevelator.org/extinction-languages/

New Environmental Books: Spring-to-Summer Reads to Brighten and Enlighten https://therevelator.org/environmental-books-june2026/

Would you believe the Trump administration would trade away public wildlife habitat to benefit a multi-billionaire's space dreams? Save RGV, Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, South Texas Environmental Justice Network, & @biologicaldiversity.org are suing. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

The Center and our allies sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to stop a land trade that would hand 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in south Texas to #SpaceX. Help support our fight. ➡️ biodiv.us/4okSIXf

URGENT: Senator Mike Lee is at it again. He's proposed an amendment to S.140, the Wildfire Prevention Act, that nullifies the 2001 Roadless Rule. The Senate Energy Natural Resources Committee will vote on this tomorrow.

We filed a request in federal court to oppose a plan by the Trump administration and the state of Texas to strip dunes sagebrush lizards of their federal Endangered Species Act protections. More information: biodiv.us/43ozbvK

The Great Forgetting -- How memory, civil rights, and environmental history are being quietly erased. #PrideMonth https://therevelator.org/the-great-forgetting/

"We live in a time of cosmic tragedy, when heedless human expansion has pushed many of the planet’s lives beyond bearing. As ecosystems unravel, so do the cultures that depend on them..." writes Kathleen Dean Moore for @therevelator.org. ⬇️

Now The Center for Biological Diversity sued two Interior Dept. agencies today for failing to protect endangered species and their streamside habitat from unauthorized cattle and grazing damage in southern Arizona’s Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press...

BREAKING: The Department of Homeland Security today waived dozens of environmental laws to speed construction of border barriers and roads through #BigBend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. ⬇️⬇️

Despite its high prices and health and climate concerns, beef is making a comeback. Its recent popularity has been fueled by policy decisions on subjects like dietary guidelines, international trade, and our public lands. Learn more in the latest edition of FoodX by @choosewild.bsky.social ⬇️