The extinction threat is accelerating

We’re still short of our emergency Orca Month goal of $25,000 to defend marine wildlife. You can help get this across the finish line by pitching in now! We’re still short of our emergency Orca Month goal of $25,000 to defend marine wildlife. You can help get this across the finish line by pitching in now! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [logo header with donate button]( [Jumping Southern Resident Orca © NOAA's Ark Animals Collection-anim2489/NOAA]( Defender, This may be our last chance to save Southern Resident orcas from extinction. The threat is accelerating. Toxic contaminants are building up in our waters and in the bodies of vulnerable orcas, including newborn calves. And their primary food source, Chinook salmon, have been in a freefall decline for years. It’s time to act: Pacific Northwest orcas, salmon and all imperiled wildlife need your help. [Orca Month Deadline: We’re raising $25,000 by this Thursday to stop the threats that are pushing Southern Resident orcas to the brink of extinction. Come to their rescue by pitching in right now!]( Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been able to achieve incredible victories. But the fight continues, and time is running out. In honor of Orca Month, I’m asking you to not look away. Humans caused this crisis – but heroes like you have the power to undo the damage! [GIVE TO STOP EXTINCTION]( It’s painful to imagine a world where we didn’t do enough to save these orcas in time. Without major immediate action, we’re on track to lose them. That’s why we fight so hard – and it’s why we need you. Extinction isn’t inevitable. By committing today, you can help us prevent tomorrow’s tragedy. [Don’t let the clock run out for Southern Resident orcas. Join us today with your generous gift to save the lives of countless vulnerable animals!]( On behalf of all of us at Defenders, thank you for your compassion for wildlife. Sincerely, Mike Senatore SVP, Conservation Programs Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Credit: Southern Resident Orca © NOAA's Ark Animals Collection-anim2489/NOAA This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update]( your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [supporter]