Stand Up To Trump's Attacks On Birds And Wildlife

The Trump administration is gutting one of America’s oldest and most successful environmental protections—and millions of birds could pay the price.

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which has safeguarded over 1,000 bird species for more than a century, is under direct attack. The Trump Interior Department has revived a dangerous legal interpretation that lets corporations off the hook for killing birds—so long as it’s “unintentional.” That means oil spills, hazardous waste, and deadly infrastructure can now wipe out entire bird populations with no accountability.

Under this policy, a company that causes a mass bird die-off won’t face a single consequence. This rollback, previously struck down in court, is being forced through again—despite overwhelming opposition from scientists, conservationists, and the public.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have the power to reverse this rule and restore full protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. They must act now—before the damage becomes irreversible.

Public outrage has worked before. When this same policy was introduced during Trump’s first term, a flood of public comments and legal action helped defeat it. We can do it again.

Add your name to demand the Interior Department restore full protections for migratory birds and hold polluters accountable. Our wildlife, ecosystems, and future generations depend on it.