Endangered Species Day Arrives With Hopes And Concerns

Endangered Species Day Arrives With Hopes And Concerns

Endangered Species Day arrives Friday with a measure of breath-holding, for while legislation in the House of Representatives that critics feared would greatly weaken the Endangered Species Act was withdrawn, agencies that administer the act themselves have been weakened.

21st Annual Endangered Species Day Celebrated Nationwide

Washington D.C. — May 13, 2026 — On Friday, May 15, thousands of Americans will take part in the 21st annual Endangered Species Day with wildlife events and activities nationwide. The annual celebration recognizes the public’s commitment to protecting and restoring imperiled wildlife and habitats.Communities, conservation organizations, schools, zoos, aquariums, Girl Scout troops, wildlife refuges, and environmental advocates across the United S…