What can I do?

Right Now

1. Make a quick but powerful phone call. A bill (H965) that would limit the use of these rodenticides is in the hands of the Joint Committee on the Environment and Natural Resources under a 30-day extension. The extension expires on January 26th. You can help get this bill out of committee by calling the committee chair's office, Representative Christine Barber (617-722-2230), and urging her to report the bill out of committee favorably. When you call, you'll likely reach an aide, and you can use this script: 

Hello, my name is _______________, and I am calling regarding H965, An Act Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment. I urge Representative Barber to get this bill out of committee favorably. Thank you for giving her this message.  

Calling is most effective, but you can also use this online form to send the Rep. Barber an email: https://web.massaudubon.org/site/Advocacy?page=UserAction&cmd=display&id=365

Don't delay, the deadline is fast approaching, and a simple phone call can have a major effect!

2. Join our organizing committee! Joining doesn’t mean you have to commit a lot of time—just help out where you can. Fill out this brief form, and we’ll be in touch.

3. Note where you see bait boxes like this one in downtown Gloucester. These usually contain SGARs.

At a business: Rescue Gloucester Wildlife are compiling a list of businesses using SGARs so that they can be contacted in an effort to educate them about the threat to wildlife that they pose. Business contact information can be entered here.

On city property: It’s the City of Gloucester’s policy not to use SGARs on city property (unless there is an emergency). If you see one on city property, either contact City Hall and ask them about it, or let Rescue Gloucester Wildlife know (info@RescueGloucesterWildlife.org), and we will contact them.

At a neighbor’s: Try having a friendly conversation with neighbors to educate them about the harm SGARs do to wildlife and pets. Always be respectful and give them the benefit of the doubt—they may have no idea about the issues with SGARs!

Early 2026

1. Attend the next meeting of Rescue Gloucester Wildlife to learn how you can help. It will be held Feb. 4 from 7pm to 8pm in Gloucester. You can also attend virtually! Email us at info@RescueGloucesterWildlife.org to receive a link.

2. Join us for a benefit screening of the film The Legend of Pale Male at Cape Ann Cinema on January 25 at 3:30pm.