The Endangered Species Recovery Program (ESRP) urgently needs support to continue its decades-long mission to protect the San Joaquin kit fox population in Bakersfield. Since 2015, this rare and resilient species has declined by nearly 70% due to a deadly outbreak of sarcoptic mange. Your gift supports boots-on-the-ground conservation: camera surveys to track infected individuals, trapping and treatment efforts, and long-term disease response strategies. As a 100% externally funded program, ESRP faces a critical funding shortfall due to an unexpected freeze in federal support, putting the future of this work and this species at risk.
Every donation directly fuels fieldwork and student training, from fueling response vehicles to funding medications that save lives. Your gift also invests in the next generation of conservation leaders, offering students hands-on experience in real-world wildlife recovery efforts. ESRP alumni have gone on to lead projects around the globe, but their roots and impact remain right here in California’s Central Valley.
Help preserve this unique species and the future of conservation science—support ESRP today.
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