Speak up for those Endangered Species!

On December 28, 1973, the Endangered Species Act was passed in the United States. This act was brought forth to protect those animals that were at the most risk of extinction because of "the consequences of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation."

President Nixon wrote when he signed this act: "Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed."

In honor of this act, get involved in making your voice heard about animals that are endangered, still today.

Look for some endangered animals, have your kids pick their favorite one or find one that may be in your area and get them to help protect the endangered species and their habitat. Your kids can:

1. Draw, Draw, Draw
Draw a picture of the endangered animal and why they are endangered. Make a day out of going to your local library to find out more about the animal and the biggest threats to its survival. Send the picture, along with a short letter explaining why you drew it, to your Senator or Representative. Be sure and tell them how you feel about endangered species.

OR

2. Scribe
Have a discussion with your kids and ask them how they feel about endangered species. Really get to the heart of their feelings and encourage them (if they can write) to write their own letter to their U.S. Senators or Representative (these are the people in charge of the Endangered Species Act – U.S. law that protects endangered species). Emphasize how important it is to protect these species. In their letter, they may want to choose a species that is of interest to them and talk about some of the things they love about them. Teach your children that they have a voice and can use it!

Addresses:

To a Representative:
The Honorable (name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

To a Senator:
The Honorable (name)
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Your local library will know the name of your U.S. Senators or Representative if you are not sure or you can find most of that information online.

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