Despite the fact that the Endangered Species Act has helped protect many of America's treasured species - such as the bald eagle, the American alligator and the manatee - some members of Congress are attempting to weaken the law.

Environmental groups are urging people to defend the ESA by sending a letter to your Senators asking them to strengthen, not weaken, the role of science in endangered species management under the ESA. The Senate should consider the suggestions offered by an ad hoc coalition of scientific societies such as the American Fisheries Society, the Ecological Society of America, and others.

The Senate is developing their ESA language right now, so for more information, go to HealthyGulf.Org.