Support the Red Wolf Coalition's Mighty Cause

THE RED WOLF COALITION'S MIGHTY CAUSE! CONNECTING PEOPLE AND RED WOLVES

The Red Wolf Coalition is committed building strong public support for world's most endangered canid. The Red Wolf is a living symbol of North American wildlife, and our efforts to foster pride and stewardship among people in both regional and nationwide communities are vitally important to the survival of this iconic animal in portions of its historical southeastern range. Citizen involvement in endangered species recovery directly drives policy, funding and coexistence, and the slow but steady rise in Red Wolf numbers is being enhanced by the increasing engagement of people both in North Carolina (the wild Red Wolf's only home at present) and throughout the United States. This is good news that shows our work for the Reds is impactful and successful.

Why is Public Engagement in Red Wolf Recovery So Important? 

You, the Red Wolf's friends and champions, are essential to:

• Influencing Policy and Legal Protection: Your comments and contacts encourage government agencies like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as elected officials, to maintain and enforce protections for Red Wolves under the Endangered Species Act.

• Combating Disinformation and Misinformation: Research shows that the public majority favors Red Wolf recovery, but vocal minority opposition often misleads decision-makers. Public support counters false claims that communities in Red Wolf country overwhelmingly reject the species.

• Boosting Economic and Ecotourism Benefits: Public support bolsters local economies through ecotourism, thus transforming the presence of Red Wolves into a regional asset.                                                                                                   A BANG FOR THE BUCK - WHAT YOUR DONATION DOLLARS DO: Your gift directly supports the Red Wolf Coalition's mission to advocate for the long-term survival of Red Wolf populations and to foster public involvement in Red Wolf conservation. What are specific ways your dollars are put to work for Red Wolves? Here are some!

• On-the-Ground Recovery: The Red Wolf Coalition works with local landowners, community stakeholders, and in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Red Wolf Recovery Program to grow and protect the wild population with sustained support for vital projects. 

• Coyote Management and Depredation Compensation: The Red Wolf Coalition pays for critical management needs like the remarkably successful coyote sterilization program to prevent hybridization. Your donations make this possible! Additionally, the Coalition's Red Wolf Depredation Compensation Fund helps to offset verified livestock losses. 
• Education and Outreach: 1. The Red Wolf Coalition works to improve and expand free long-distance learning and in-person programs for classrooms and community groups. 2. The Red Wolf specialty North Carolina license plate initiative is spearheaded by several conservation groups including the Red Wolf Coalition. The enthusiastic public response is something to celebrate, and the proceeds will benefit North Carolina's wildlife! 3. Robust public support for wildlife crossings on Highway 64 in Red Wolf country means that both wildlife and people will benefit from fewer vehicles strikes that cause death and injury to animals and humans.
• Future Conservation and Community Leaders: The Red Wolf Coalition reaches out to young people through annual scholarships for college-bound students in rural northeastern North Carolina.
• The Red Wolf SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) Program is supported by the Red Wolf Coalition through mini-grants to participating zoos and nature centers and by the Executive Director's role as the Red Wolf SAFE Education Task Force leader.
• The Red Wolf Coalition General Operating Fund enables the Red Wolf Coalition to build a strong and sustainable infrastructure and to provide programs and services that will have the greatest impact on Red Wolf recovery.                                                        
• Every dollar, $1, $25, $50 or more, counts toward building a future for Red Wolves in the wild. PLEASE DONATE, and share this page with your friends, family and fellow wildlife lovers. A $5000 MATCH GRANT WILL DOUBLE YOUR DONATION! 
•  Thank you for standing strong for Red Wolves!              
• Photo by Matt Nierwienski