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Stop Congress from gutting the Endangered Species Act!
Target: U.S. RepresentativesSponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was one of the first species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Long feared extinct, the bird clung to life in habitat protected in hopes of its recovery, and just last month the conservation community was rewarded with confirmed evidence of the bird's survival in the forested swamps of Arkansas.
But a new bill introduced by Representative Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) - the misnamed Critical Habitat Enhancement Act of 2005 - would eliminate crucial protections for habitat that endangered species like the ivory-billed woodpecker need to both survive and recover.
The Cardoza bill abandons a fundamental goal of the Endangered Species Act - recovery of endangered species. Under this bill, we would lose the very protections that brought both the bald eagle and the Peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction, and that allowed us to never lose hope for the Ivory-billed woodpecker.
Critical habitat is just that - it is habitat that is essential to both the survival and recovery of an endangered species. But the Cardoza bill aims to gut the meaning and definition of critical habitat. If we can no longer protect critical habitat, then we can no longer protect species themselves. By stripping wildlife habitat of critical protection, the Cardoza bill is essentially leaving our wildlife homeless, and dooming our most imperiled species to extinction.
Take action today - tell Congress to protect the Endangered Species Act! Sign this petition to send a letter to your Representative, and urge her/him to vote NO on H.R. 1299.
But a new bill introduced by Representative Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) - the misnamed Critical Habitat Enhancement Act of 2005 - would eliminate crucial protections for habitat that endangered species like the ivory-billed woodpecker need to both survive and recover.
The Cardoza bill abandons a fundamental goal of the Endangered Species Act - recovery of endangered species. Under this bill, we would lose the very protections that brought both the bald eagle and the Peregrine falcon back from the brink of extinction, and that allowed us to never lose hope for the Ivory-billed woodpecker.
Critical habitat is just that - it is habitat that is essential to both the survival and recovery of an endangered species. But the Cardoza bill aims to gut the meaning and definition of critical habitat. If we can no longer protect critical habitat, then we can no longer protect species themselves. By stripping wildlife habitat of critical protection, the Cardoza bill is essentially leaving our wildlife homeless, and dooming our most imperiled species to extinction.
Take action today - tell Congress to protect the Endangered Species Act! Sign this petition to send a letter to your Representative, and urge her/him to vote NO on H.R. 1299.
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We signed the “Stop Congress from gutting the Endangered Species Act!” petition!
# 300:
3:19 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Niki Chartier, Colorado
# 299:
3:18 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Lori Wilkinson, Oregon
# 298:
3:18 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Mary Ann Cramer, California
# 297:
3:18 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Charlene Wolfe, California
I agree with the following statement: The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was one of the first species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Long feared extinct, the bird clung to life in habitat protected in hopes of its recovery, and just last month the conservation community was rewarded with confirmed evidence of the bird's survival in the forested swamps of Arkansas. We should protect all endangered species.
I agree with the following statement: The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was one of the first species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Long feared extinct, the bird clung to life in habitat protected in hopes of its recovery, and just last month the conservation community was rewarded with confirmed evidence of the bird's survival in the forested swamps of Arkansas. We should protect all endangered species.
# 296:
3:17 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Doug Morrison, Washington
# 295:
3:17 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Betty Robertson, Oregon
We need to strengthen our Endangered Species Act and protect more of our endangered species.
We need to strengthen our Endangered Species Act and protect more of our endangered species.
# 294:
3:17 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Paul Yasinitsky, Colorado
There is no possibility of reversing an extinct species or an area developed and concreted over. This must stop. We - and those who represent US - all of us must show some respect for all animals. People aren't the only ones on this earth who matter.
There is no possibility of reversing an extinct species or an area developed and concreted over. This must stop. We - and those who represent US - all of us must show some respect for all animals. People aren't the only ones on this earth who matter.
# 293:
3:17 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Dulane Crist, Washington
I agree, the US war against every species on Earth must stop!
I agree, the US war against every species on Earth must stop!
# 292:
3:17 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Kate Larsen, California
# 291:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Patricia A. Rosenfeld, Washington
Must they kill everything!
Must they kill everything!
# 290:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Virginia Croft, California
# 289:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
SUSANA PETERS, California
PLEASE KEEP THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS ALIVE!!!!!!!!
PLEASE KEEP THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS ALIVE!!!!!!!!
# 288:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Marnie Marrone, New Jersey
Please don't weaken the Endangered Species Act! The ivory-billed woodpecker is proof that it is working!
Please don't weaken the Endangered Species Act! The ivory-billed woodpecker is proof that it is working!
# 287:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Jeanne Hum, California
I have worked for environmental groups in Yellowstone and I can tell you from my experience that the Endangered Species Act should be strengthened--not weakened. The "wild things" that live in the area belong. We are just passing through.
I have worked for environmental groups in Yellowstone and I can tell you from my experience that the Endangered Species Act should be strengthened--not weakened. The "wild things" that live in the area belong. We are just passing through.
# 286:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, Colorado
We need to preserve what we have NOW, before it is too late!
We need to preserve what we have NOW, before it is too late!
# 285:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Gene Wedge, California
With our vast capability to alter our environment comes the responsibility to do so with the greatest possible care and wisdom.
With our vast capability to alter our environment comes the responsibility to do so with the greatest possible care and wisdom.
# 284:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Mary Fletcher, New Mexico
# 283:
3:16 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Glenn Gilbert, New Jersey
Habitate is critical for protection of endangered species.Please oppose the Cardoza Bill which eliminates protection of essential habitate..
Habitate is critical for protection of endangered species.Please oppose the Cardoza Bill which eliminates protection of essential habitate..
# 282:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Miles Mendenhall, California
# 281:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, Oregon
# 280:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Janis Long, Pennsylvania
# 279:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Laura Herndon, California
# 278:
3:15 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Ken Ruzicka, California
# 277:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Deborah Trujillo, California
# 276:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Odean Cusack, Pennsylvania
If anything the Endangered SPecies Act should be strengthened and more inclusive. Any attempt to weaken it should be stopped immediately.
If anything the Endangered SPecies Act should be strengthened and more inclusive. Any attempt to weaken it should be stopped immediately.
# 275:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Val Weiss, New Jersey
# 274:
3:14 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Elissa Wagner, California
We need to preserve those species and habitats we've got left! In biodiversity lies life.
We need to preserve those species and habitats we've got left! In biodiversity lies life.
# 273:
3:13 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Stanley Jones-Umberger, Washington
The US war against every species on Earth must stop! You have an obligation to protect species, habitats, and individuals. You have no right to do anything else.
The US war against every species on Earth must stop! You have an obligation to protect species, habitats, and individuals. You have no right to do anything else.
# 272:
3:13 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Dylan Forer, California
# 271:
3:13 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Walter Benjamin, Florida
a place for my children and their children and theirs ad infinitum, to live where there's air, water, vegetation and animals
a place for my children and their children and theirs ad infinitum, to live where there's air, water, vegetation and animals
# 270:
3:12 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Kara Jewell, Pennsylvania
# 269:
3:12 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Chad Tutcher, Washington
# 268:
3:11 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Mary Brown, Hawaii
I oppose any weakening of the endangered species act...We as human beings have a significant role in helping to sustain the survival of all species on Mother Earth.
I oppose any weakening of the endangered species act...We as human beings have a significant role in helping to sustain the survival of all species on Mother Earth.
# 267:
3:11 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Richie Royer, Arizona
These are our animals as well. Please stop trying to kill our way of life , by having no wildlife here. Protect these lands at all costs
These are our animals as well. Please stop trying to kill our way of life , by having no wildlife here. Protect these lands at all costs
# 266:
3:11 pm PDT, Jun 2,
John Eakins, Colorado
# 265:
3:11 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, California
Let's please protect our endangered species. Keep our current policies.
Let's please protect our endangered species. Keep our current policies.
# 264:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Andrea Vigo, California
# 263:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Larkellen Canady, California
When humans care more for money than for the creatures and environment with whom they share the world someone must stop them.
When humans care more for money than for the creatures and environment with whom they share the world someone must stop them.
# 262:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, West Virginia
By weakening the endangered species act, it will promote neglecting the ecosystem. We must not forget that protecting species also protects human beings as well. Everything is balanced in nature, killing one species will directly affect another. Please think before you act!
By weakening the endangered species act, it will promote neglecting the ecosystem. We must not forget that protecting species also protects human beings as well. Everything is balanced in nature, killing one species will directly affect another. Please think before you act!
# 261:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Therese Ballet Lynn, California
Protect the heritage of our children
Protect the heritage of our children
# 260:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Megan Zusne, Washington
# 259:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Evelyn Lange, California
The Endangered Species Act must be preserved and not tampered with. We have only one earth and we must protect it and its inhabitants.
The Endangered Species Act must be preserved and not tampered with. We have only one earth and we must protect it and its inhabitants.
# 258:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Carolyn Brown, California
Please protect our endangered animals/birds/fish/mammals from extinction due to our selfish and uncaring ways. Thank you.
Please protect our endangered animals/birds/fish/mammals from extinction due to our selfish and uncaring ways. Thank you.
# 257:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Sherri Wright, Colorado
If we weaken the protections that we have worked so hard to keep, all the advancements we have made could go down the tubes. Let's defeat this bill and keep the protections we now have. We have to protect these animals on the Endangered List.
If we weaken the protections that we have worked so hard to keep, all the advancements we have made could go down the tubes. Let's defeat this bill and keep the protections we now have. We have to protect these animals on the Endangered List.
# 256:
3:09 pm PDT, Jun 2,
David Leaf, California
# 255:
3:09 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Name not displayed, California
# 254:
3:09 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Corrina Furrow, California
Because we should be strengthening it, not weakening it. Once these magnificent creatures are gone, they are gone forever. These extinctions ultimately affect humans, too.
Because we should be strengthening it, not weakening it. Once these magnificent creatures are gone, they are gone forever. These extinctions ultimately affect humans, too.
# 253:
3:08 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Frank M, California
John Stewart said it best after lampooning the anouncement of the Ivory Billed WP. Playing the government spokesman: "But make no mistake, we will kill this bird". We will all be dead soon, if our leaders don't start listening to us and science.
John Stewart said it best after lampooning the anouncement of the Ivory Billed WP. Playing the government spokesman: "But make no mistake, we will kill this bird". We will all be dead soon, if our leaders don't start listening to us and science.
# 252:
3:08 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Sharon M Ruff Richter, Pennsylvania
Did I read that right? Dennis Cardoza (D-CA)-- a democrat? It just goes to show you that you can never tell where the corporate interest are going to crop up next. Shame on you Cardoza!
Did I read that right? Dennis Cardoza (D-CA)-- a democrat? It just goes to show you that you can never tell where the corporate interest are going to crop up next. Shame on you Cardoza!
# 251:
3:08 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Dr. John P. Gluck, New Mexico
In a state like ours, maintenace of crucial habitat respects the values of our citizens and our history.
In a state like ours, maintenace of crucial habitat respects the values of our citizens and our history.