Keeping America’s Wildlife Protected
Wildlife are constantly under threat from climate change, habitat destruction, hunting and fishing, as well as mismanagement. PEER works with public employees to identify areas of concern and protect wildlife, in many cases from the actions of public agencies.
State and federal agencies abet rancher scapegoating of apex predator
Padding towards extinction through habitat loss and a failure to protect
In danger of extinction, the court battle rages on
The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the rarest species of sea turtle and is critically endangered.
Pesticides threaten bees and other pollinators which sustain flowering plants and our food supply
Collisions with ships and fishing gear threaten whale survival in our coastal waters
During the past dozen years, the endangered Florida manatee has made only tenuous progress toward recovery
Proposed federal rules would allow more killing by states of fish-eating cormorants
Habitat and nesting ground destruction threaten this iconic bird
Government sanctioned slaughter of wildlife
Wild horses are scapegoated for damaging rangelands, rounded up and auctioned off.
Migratory Birds face many perils due to habitat and migratory pattern disruption.
Call to End Federal Subsidies for Wildlife Slaughter
Alaska aerial hunting of bears and wolves sparks protest
NEWS FROM PEER
COMMENTARY | Salmon and Orcas Die in Regulatory Gap – Stormwater Contaminants Poisoning Puget Sound Marine Life
Washington’s Puget Sound is an ecological treasure, yet its native salmonids and other aquatic life are facing increasing peril.
Lead Ammo Harms Wildlife and Undermines the Mission of Our National Parks
More than 130 park wildlife species are exposed to or killed by ingesting lead or prey contaminated with lead.
COMMENTARY | Science or Scam – NOAA Fisheries Gaslighting
We keep hearing that we should “follow the science.” Sometimes, though, scams are coated in scientific veneer.
Barbaric Hunting Practices on Alaska Preserves Okayed
Trump Repeal of Wildlife Protections in “Sport” Hunting Left Largely Intact
Alaska Park Bear Baiting Ban Stalls
Litigation Resumes as Biden’s Wildlife Protections Remain in Limbo
Webinar | Guardians of the Garden
Coffee Talk Webinar Series, Episode 5: Dive deep into the vital world of pollinators. Watch the Video!
COMMENTARY | Midpoint of Minnesota DNR’s timber harvest plan means a time to reflect, examine future
Despite state laws which mandate that logging must prioritize wildlife needs, harvest quotas have proved to have a life of their own.
PEERMail | Helping Pollinators in Peril
PEER and the American Bird Conservancy are leading a coalition of 65 groups asking the U.S. EPA to to better protect pollinators and birds.
Right Whale Entanglement Peril Far More Extensive Than Previously Known
Even “Minor” Entanglements Push Species Closer to Extinction
COMMENTARY | Vital Safety Net for Pollinators in Peril
The EPA’s 1984 eco-mistake led to the overuse of pesticides, the wholesale loss of pollinators, and widespread environmental contamination.
PETITION | Support EPA reforms for Bee and Bird Killing Pesticides
Petition to the U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs to protect wildlife and waterways by implementing stricter regulation of pesticides.
PEERMail | Federal Judge Upholds Removal of Louisiana Black Bear Protections
A judge has upheld the Fish and Wildlife Service’s removal of the Louisiana black bear from endangered species status.
Whistleblower Prevails after Appeal Challenge by USGS
Microbiologist Targeted for Reporting Animal Welfare & Biosafety Failures
Endangered Prairie Chicken Suffers Death by 1,000 Cuts
New Mexico Oil & Gas Drilling Waivers Rubberstamped in LPC Range
COMMENTARY | Unveiling Challenges in Minnesota’s Forest Management
Minnesota DNR employees are concerned that the current forest management plan is unduly prioritizing timber production over conservation efforts.
Dr. Peter Corkeron: Fighting to Save the North Atlantic Right Whales
Dr. Corkeron faced enormous pressure during his time at NOAA, to not document and generally suppress concerns over the population management of North Atlantic Right Whales.
COMMENTARY | DNR Logging Violations on Fisheries and Wildlife Lands
Minnesota DNR failed to protect the natural resources they have been entrusted to manage, allowing logging to supersede habitat and wildlife.
Call to End Federal Subsidies for Wildlife Slaughter
Alaska aerial hunting of bears and wolves sparks protest
Feds Withhold Minnesota Grant Due to Overlogging
DNR Told to End Timber Cuts in Wildlife and Aquatic Management Areas
Do Bears Get Shot in the Woods?
Alaska Won’t Release Photos of Aerial Slaughter of Nearly 100 Brown Bears
