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Don't Let Congress Wreck the Clean Air Act
Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would use its authority under the Clean Air Act to reduce carbon
pollution -- and protect polar bears, other wildlife and our natural resources from the devastating impacts of climate change.
But Congressional plans, backed by polluter lobbyists, are underway to weaken the Clean Air Act -- and prevent decisive action to
address climate change.
You can help: Write your senators and representative today and urge them to oppose any attempts to weaken the Clean Air Act that
would sabotage efforts to regulate greenhouse gases.
Take Action http://action.defenders.org/site/R?i=iKR4g2dh7QPkx04dfp-ebw
Feature Story
Deadly Ivory
Elephants are literally dying for their teeth. Despite an international ban on the elephant ivory trade, 38,000 elephants are killed
by poachers each year for their tusks.1
As wildlife trade representatives meet in Doha, Qatar this month, they'll debate a proposal to allow countries with stockpiles of
ivory to sell it -- a move that could spur an already booming illicit international market for tusks.
Take action today: Urge representatives of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) to reject any
proposals to trade elephant ivory and support improved international protections for elephants.
Take Action http://action.defenders.org/site/R?i=n7kFjUwvUL2SuZ4VqZML4w
In Your Area
Cold Snap Challenges Florida Wildlife
Unseasonably cold weather has affected Florida's iconic wildlife, including manatees, sea turtles, crocodiles, saltwater fish.
In the first six weeks of 2010, over 300 manatees were found dead, mostly from the frigid temperatures -- and cold-stressed manatees
continue to be rescued. Agencies and volunteers collected over 4,500 stranded sea turtles, many of which survived after treatment.
And over 100 endangered crocodiles have perished in the cold weather.
Scientists say that extreme temperature shifts -- both cold and warm -- are associated with global climate change.
Click here to find out how you can help Florida wildlife. http://action.defenders.org/site/R?i=bk_ey232o8bLlQuIAx4THA
145,000-Strong for Wolves
Defenders delivered our petition with more than 145,000 signatures to the CEOs of Cabela's and Sportsman's Warehouse, urging the
retail outfitters to stop supporting wolf-killing derbies.
Defenders' Northern Rockies Representative was featured on NOW on PBS focusing on wolves in Greater Yellowstone. Watch the
full-length video on the PBS website http://action.defenders.org/site/R?i=ZD80JEcCHaLimCZXtzXZGw
Wildlife Legacy of Liz Claiborne
Following the sale of their groundbreaking fashion design business, Liz Claiborne and her husband Art Ortenberg pursued their
devotion to wildlife conservation.
The Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation, supported Defenders' efforts to restore grizzlies and wolves in the northern
Rockies, reflecting Liz's passion not only for wildlife, but also for this beautiful region of the country.
In his new book, Liz Claiborne: The Legend, The Woman, Ortenberg celebrates his wife's lifelong support of wildlife conservation and
chronicles her battle with cancer.
"Liz Claiborne's love of nature and passion for wildlife is an inspiration," said Defenders President Rodger Schlickeisen. "Art's
loving recounting of their story is truly captivating."
To learn more and purchase the book, visit Amazon.com http://action.defenders.org/site/R?i=_HnenHaoxbg0fxJtkThrQQ
In Memoriam
Sam Hamilton
The conservation community reeled with the sudden and unexpected death of Sam Hamilton, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
Sam's career in conservation spanned over thirty years beginning at age 15 as a Youth Conservation Corps member in Mississippi.
Throughout his career, he championed collaboration among federal and state organizations and private citizens, leading to innovative
partnerships to restore and conserve wildlife habitat across the country.
"Sam Hamilton was making great strides in unifying and mobilizing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after what was a long and
difficult eight years under the last administration," said Defenders' Executive Vice President and former Fish and Wildlife Service
Director Jamie Rappaport Clark. "He brought integrity and biological creativity back to the agency."
Our condolences go out to the Hamilton family. While we have lost a great conservation colleague way too soon, we are confident that
his important work conserving wild things and special places will continue within the Fish and Wildlife Service and beyond.
Greater Sage Grouse
Habitat loss has taken its toll on the once-abundant sage grouse. Unfortunately, a lack of resources is standing in the way of
increased protections.
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