A troublesome budget bill is making its way through Congress, and it's an all-out assault of wildlife, public lands, and the environment. The proposal from the House Natural Resources Committee would let industries destroy hundreds of millions of acres of public lands and offshore waters, imperiling critically endangered species like Rice's whales in the Gulf of Mexico, polar bears in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet. The fate of our cherished landscapes, coastal waters, and imperiled wildlife shouldn't be dropped into the hands of the highest bidder. Please, urge your representative to oppose any budget bill that sells out our nation's wild animals and wild places! **UPDATE: This action is now closed as the budget reconciliation bill passed in the House. 📹: birds_and_mammals [Video description: A polar bear swims along side a beluga whale.] #polarbear #belugawhale #wildlifefootage #wildlife #wildlifeconservation