Facing four years of "leadership" by Donald Trump and his cronies, we know that conservation will be ignored. After all, Trump's knowledge of nature is limited to the layout of his golf courses. What will happen to the Environmental Protection Agency is anyone's guess but we certainly can't expect adequate funding.
The extension of drilling permits (despite a current glut of fossil fuel) and a significant cutback on agricultural and industrial regulations are almost certain to occur. Further impacts on natural ecosystems can be expected and efforts to reign in climate change will likely be ignored by an Administration that largely denies the existence of global warming.
Those of us who care about the environment must double down on our efforts by supporting Conservation organizations and by voting with our wallets when dealing with private companies. Volunteer work is always an option and our participation in public demonstrations may sway politicians who will need our midterm votes. Four years of hope is not an option.
