Florida eNews: Take a Stand for Florida's Shores

 

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From: Defenders of Wildlife [mailto:defenders@mail.defenders.org]
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 6:00 AM
To: andrew@bronz.com
Subject: Florida eNews: Take a Stand for Florida's Shores!

Act Now to Stop Utah's Anti-Wolf Bill Bad news for wolves in Utah. On Tuesday, the Utah state senate passed a bill that would allow officials to remove or destroy any wolf that crosses into areas of Utah unprotected by the Endangered Species Act. We need to make sure the proposal dies -- so wolves don't. Take Action Now: Urge Utah Governor Gary Herbert and the state tourism office to oppose this dangerous bill. Feature Story The Lost Frontier In Alaska, politics and bad science combine to result in a bloody policy that has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 wolves since 2003. In the latest issue of Defenders magazine, author Nick Jans takes a look at Alaska’s predator control program -- championed by former governor Sarah Palin -- which has unleashed a brutal attack on the state’s wolves and bears. Read the story in Defenders magazine. Also in the magazine: Can offshore wind farms and birds safely mix? Protecting rivers in the arid Southwest Adopt a Wolf for that special someone this Valentine’s Day and you’ll help support our work to protect Alaska's wolves and other wildlife. In Your Area A Line in the Sand Against Big Oil Big Oil and their allies in the state legislature want to open Florida’s shores to new dirty drilling. If they win, it could spell disaster for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and other wildlife -- and valuable coastal economies -- that depend on clean shores to survive. Take the pledge to stand up for clean beaches -- and against an oily future for our shores. Defenders Updates Howls Against Wolf-Derby Sponsors Nearly 55,000 Defenders supporters have signed our petition urging Cabela’s and Sportsmen’s Warehouse to pull their support for wolf-killing contests in Idaho. If you haven’t already, take action now. Right Fight in Court Defenders and our allies are heading to court to block a disruptive Navy project near critical calving grounds for the highly endangered right whale. >>Learn More Big Win for Jags The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it will draft a recovery plan for America’s endangered jaguars -- a critical step in the right direction for the spotted cats. Defenders played a key role in securing this important win for U.S. jaguars. >>Learn More Prairie Dog Progress Defenders and our activists have helped prairie dogs score some key wins to curb poisoning on the American plains. >>Learn More Pro-Pollinator Petition Defenders and our allies have petitioned federal officials for new rules that will help save America’s wild bumble bees -- essential pollinators for crops and native plants. >>Learn More Care for Polar Bears More than 38,000 Defenders supporters have called on Canadian officials to halt international trade in polar bear parts. If you haven’t taken action, you can still speak out for polar bears. Defending Your Wildlife Win a Trip to Yellowstone! With a good eye and steady hand, you could find yourself on a week-long excursion to see wolves, grizzlies and other wildlife in the backdrop of some of America’s most spectacular scenery. Defenders is pleased to announce our first annual photo contest. From now until March 12, you can submit up to five images in two categories: wildlife and wild lands. Winners will be eligible for a wide range of prizes, including the Grand Prize: a guided photography trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks! To learn more and submit your photos, visit our website. Share this edition of eNews	Order a Defenders bumper sticker to show your love for wildlife! Ed Asner speaks about leaving a legacy for wildlife. Watch the video. Thick-coated fur seals are Feeling the Heat -- watch a video to learn more with star-biologist Jeff Corwin. Download our latest wallpaper for your computer desktop! Defenders is on flickr! Join our group to share your wildlife photos Part of an online social network? Connect with us! Valentine’s flower purchase in your future? Go organic this year and help save wildlife! Learn more simple steps to improve your “WildLifeStyle” on our new webpage Whether you are an activist looking for ways to make your voice heard or a biologist seeking a conference where you can share your latest paper, Defenders has an event for you. Click here for the latest upcoming events.

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