Caretakers of God's Creation

Endangered Species Day is May 15 and this year’s theme is “Celebrating America’s Wildlife Comeback Stories. Championing the Endangered Species Act.”  From the Endangered Species Coalition:  ‍

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This year’s theme highlights the powerful recovery stories made possible by the Endangered Species Act, including species such as the southern sea otter, whooping crane, and American alligator. These comeback stories show what is possible when conservation is guided by science, supported by communities, and backed by strong federal protections.  ‍

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“For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has given imperiled wildlife a fighting chance,” said Susan Holmes, Executive Director of the Endangered Species Coalition. “Endangered Species Day 2026 is a chance to celebrate the species that have come back from the brink and to remind the country that these successes did not happen by accident. They happened because people chose to protect wildlife, defend habitat, and uphold America’s most effective conservation law.”  

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An unfortunate counterpoint to those good news stories is the Administration’s decision to issue a blanket exemption from complying with the Endangered Species Act’s requirements for the oil and gas industry in the “Gulf of America,”  a decision that is being challenged in court.  Endangered Species Committee Order