Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

by Mike Daulton

he United States Senate is considering one of the most important conservation bills in decades, with a real opportunity to make a lasting impact for the future of America’s wildlife.

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) is landmark legislation that would commit a much needed $1.397 billion per year to fund wildlife conservation efforts, giving each state, territory, and tribal government the resources to protect its most at-risk habitats and species.

With bats at risk from White-nose Syndrome and other threats across the country, the need for this vital funding has never been greater. There are 47 species of bats in the U.S., and every single one of them would benefit from RAWA. For the most at-risk bats, like the Hoary bat and Townsend’s big-eared bat, this crucial funding will make an enormous difference to their survival.

This June, RAWA was passed following a decisive vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. This was a huge milestone for the bill, which has advanced to the Senate for consideration.

We’re one big step closer to making this vital bill the law of the land and unlocking billions in funding to protect threatened bats and our shared environment.

We’re now in the final stretch. For the sake of America’s biodiversity, we hope you will join us in support of this urgently needed bill to protect bats and other wildlife.

Mike Daulton
BCI Executive Director