Dear NRDC Supporter,

Many of us have formative childhood memories of encountering wildlife: spotting a bald eagle overhead, the quiet beauty of a butterfly in the garden, or the awe of seeing deer on a morning walk.

These moments make us feel connected to the natural world, and remind us how much we stand to lose if we don't protect it.

Right now, the threats to wildlife are growing by the day. Migratory birds are losing critical protections, bees and butterflies are being poisoned by pesticides, whales and dolphins are threatened by drilling and shipping, and Arctic caribou and polar bears face relentless incursions from Big Oil.

The truth is, NRDC's work has never been more difficult — or more important. The Trump administration is dismantling safeguards across the board, and powerful fossil fuel industries are pushing harder than ever to exploit the lands, waters, and species we hold dear.

But there is hope.

Because when people come together, we can change the course of history.

Will you stand with NRDC by making a $5 gift today? Every dollar will be DOUBLED up to $65,000 until September 30 — fueling urgent work to protect wildlife and the natural world we all rely on.

Thanks to the support of millions of members like you, NRDC is:

• Suing to defend whales and other marine mammals under threat from industrial shipping and drilling
• Working in and out of court to defend bees, butterflies, and birds from toxic pesticides that are causing their populations to collapse.
• Protecting iconic Arctic species like polar bears and caribou from Big Oil's push into their fragile habitats
• Safeguarding forest species like grizzly bears and owls from plans to supercharge destructive logging

This work is not easy. But again and again, we've proven that collective action works.

Bald eagles, grizzlies, and humpback whales all came back from the brink because people refused to give up.

The same can be true now, but only if we choose it.

Will you add your matched $5 gift today and be part of this collective action for wildlife? With the 2X match, your support will go twice as far to hold this administration accountable and safeguard our planet.

Together, we can ensure that the wonder of wildlife endures — not just for us, but for generations to come.

With gratitude,

Manish Bapna
President, NRDC