Dear colleagues,

As a follow-up to the Leadership Summit, we are reaching out to gather input on plant species that could represent near-term opportunities for recovery wins under the Endangered Species Act. The following survey is designed to capture your expertise on species that are strong candidates for downlisting or delisting.

Our aim is straightforward: to build a strong, credible case to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that allocating recovery funds toward plants can deliver significant results. We are not looking for token or symbolic examples, but for genuine opportunities where investment would make a measurable difference.

We recognize this is a very fast turnaround, but timing is critical: to avoid losing the opportunity to influence allocation decisions, we ask that you complete the survey by September 12th. Your responses will help us prioritize species for advocacy, funding requests, and communication with federal partners.

Thank you for your partnership and swift input on this effort.

With gratitude!