CONTACT: Mike Saccone, Communications Advisor, NWF Action Fund, SacconeM@nwf.org, 202-797-6634

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 3, 2019) — The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund endorsed Andy Beshear in Kentucky’s governor’s race, citing his commitment to protecting Kentucky’s wildlife and natural resources for future generations.
“Throughout his career in public service, Andy Beshear has shown that he has the vision, temperament, and dedication to conserve Kentucky’s wildlife and unrivaled natural resource for future generations,” said Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund. “Whether you’re a hunter, angler, or outdoor enthusiast, it’s clear that Attorney General Beshear has the right priorities to make Kentucky a 21st century economic, energy, and conservation leader. We are proud to endorse Andy Beshear to lead Kentucky.”

Visit our website at NWFActionFund.org.

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The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund (501(c)4) works to raise the visibility of key conservation issues with voters and elected officials. Through grassroots action and focused legislative campaigns, the National Wildlife Federation Action Fund advocates for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life and political stripes to ensure they have a voice in the democratic process.

To ensure a big tent for our shared conservation values, we remain fiercely bi-partisan and put conservation of our air, water, land and wildlife above political party.  We believe in bi-partisan solutions, and welcome all who are stewards of the earth to join us. We advocate for natural resource protection, wildlife conservation and outdoor education to meet our top goals of protecting wildlife and wild places and connecting people with nature.

The National Wildlife Federation Action Fund is the sister organization to the National Wildlife Federation, (501(c)3) America’s largest wildlife conservation organization. The National Wildlife Federation has been on the front lines for wildlife since 1936, fighting for the conservation values that are woven into the fabric of our nation’s heritage.