First, the good news: We spoke up in droves about the need to confront global warming and Congress heard! Recently, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce released draft legislation to get America on the right track to reduce global warming pollution.

BUT, even though there are great parts in this draft legislation, what’s still up in the air is whether this legislation will include strong safeguards to specifically protect our wildlife and natural resources against global warming.

Severe droughts and rising temperatures brought upon by global warming have been devastating for America's wildlife and wild places. Melting ice and snow continue to threaten animals such as polar bears and caribou, while changing temperatures disrupt birds’ migration patterns.

It goes without saying that our natural resources are vital to our economy and country, yet they run the risk of being shortchanged unless we enact strong climate legislation.

As the new Congress prepares to take over the reigns in Washington, please make sure they start knowing now, America's conservationists want any new global warming legislation to include the strong safeguards needed to protect our cherished wildlife and natural resources!