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Protest Drilling in Endangered Sea Turtle Habitat
Target: President BushSponsored by: Care2, Care2
Baby Sea Turtles In Danger!
President Bush has just approved extensive gas drilling in the main U.S. nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle in the world, with only about 3,000 to 5,000 adults remaining. The National Park Service just approved the drilling without formally consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as required by the Endangered Species Act.
The drilling trucks could crush nests or pack down the sand so that hatchlings are unable to emerge from nests. Even the vibrations from rumbling trucks can increase the likelihood of embryonic damage or mortality, according to the species' official "Sea Turtle Recovery Plan."
The park offers the longest undeveloped barrier beach in the world. Park Service approval for a third drilling permit is likely soon, despite the use of the island by the Kemp's ridley sea turtle every spring for nesting.
Send a letter to President Bush, telling him that his inability to protect such endangered creatures in need will affect your vote this year.
President Bush has just approved extensive gas drilling in the main U.S. nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle in the world, with only about 3,000 to 5,000 adults remaining. The National Park Service just approved the drilling without formally consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as required by the Endangered Species Act.
The drilling trucks could crush nests or pack down the sand so that hatchlings are unable to emerge from nests. Even the vibrations from rumbling trucks can increase the likelihood of embryonic damage or mortality, according to the species' official "Sea Turtle Recovery Plan."
The park offers the longest undeveloped barrier beach in the world. Park Service approval for a third drilling permit is likely soon, despite the use of the island by the Kemp's ridley sea turtle every spring for nesting.
Send a letter to President Bush, telling him that his inability to protect such endangered creatures in need will affect your vote this year.
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# 42,750:
Padre Island is greatly needed to protect and maintain our fragile natural world.
# 42,749:
because it exists
# 42,748:
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# 42,747:
Please dont start any drilling!!This is a crime!
# 42,746:
Endangered animals should be treated with respect. Please don't drill !
# 42,745:
it is a natural gift from god why should we be the ones to destroy it
# 42,744:
its a natural right
# 42,743:
To protect the endangered sea turtle habitat.
# 42,742:
a healthy ecosystem that is substainable
# 42,741:
To protect our lives and our nature.
# 42,740:
To preserve nature and our environment.
# 42,739:
At least do ONE GOOD THING in your administration.
# 42,738:
We must preserve Nature equilibrium; we, humans, depend on Mother Nature
# 42,737:
please save the turtles.
# 42,736:
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# 42,735:
Save the animals
# 42,734:
You are a religious man and should protect all of God's creations. Even the little ones.
# 42,733:
You are destroying habitats for oil. Shame on you. It is a shame that your grandchildren will never get to see these beautiful creatures you are trying to extinct for some more oil money. Don't you have enough money? What a terrible legacy to leave.
# 42,732:
seaturtels are Lovely animals, the dont diserve it to have any pain or to die.
# 42,731:
We need to deal with the issue at hand which is energy conversation. Granted, each citizen bears their own responsibility, but investing in awareness would be a better choice rather than destroy what little wildlife we have left.
# 42,730:
Why put endangered animals at risk for a little more oil when other energy sources exist? In addition, killing just one species upsets the whole balance of the ecosystem.
# 42,729:
we need help to preserve wild life or there will be nothing left for the eco-system and for the generations to come!
# 42,728:
The ecosystem is a delicate ballence. Just one piece missing, and it all could dissappear in a flash!
# 42,727:
help the sea turtles!
# 42,726:
Stop supporting the oil companies and start being a caring human being who protects God's natural beauty and its inhabitants.
# 42,725:
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# 42,724:
Once we lose an endangered species, they are irreplaceable; rather than continuing the pursuit of carbon-based fossil fuels and accelerating the effects of global-warming, we must begin to invest in alternative renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biofuels.
# 42,723:
I would tell President Bush that the animal population is decreasing and more and more animals are going on the extinct list and it is not fair. How can you keep doing this to the animals?
# 42,722:
When it less to produce ethanol than to drill oil why wouldn't we do this other than the big oil companies making more of a prohit!
# 42,721:
These poor turtles are endangered as is. Drill somewhere else if you must drill at all. Have some compassion for our creatures.
# 42,720:
We need to stopo exploiting Nature. We DO have limited resources and reserves, and we need to start taking care of them NOW!
# 42,719:
Padre Island should be protected for habitats and endangered species are swiftly vanishing from our majestic creation. Of this singular creation we are only the stewards that have it borrowed from all future generations. Thusly with any respect or morality we should leave if for them as good as we received it, if not better.
# 42,718:
Precious habitat and it's wildlife is an irreplaceable National treasure, and should not be destroyed in the name of short-term financial gain.
# 42,717:
It's an important place with endangered species that we should help protect.
# 42,716:
Find new energy, stop destroying habitats. Let the turtles live.
# 42,715:
Hey, we need to protect all of Mother Earth. what could you possibly be thinking? that it is your right to destroy as much of Her as you can? no~you are wrong! please listen to our cries of protest and your own rational. It is our job to protect this environment~NOT destroy it!
# 42,714:
We should protect all wildlife and sea creatures. Or we will have none.
# 42,713:
we should protect these turtels because they have been around longer then we have and we can't just let these species die out or dimenish because you want them gone we must protect these delicat creatures!!!
# 42,712:
All the money in the world will not bring back a species from extinction. Do you want to explain to your grandchildren why some animals had to be driven to extinction? They may w yto explain to your grandchildren why some animals had to be driven to extinction? They may well grow up ashamed to inherit you money if you only think of what you can make now.
# 42,711:
I LIKE TURTELS
# 42,710:
Because is a peace on earth that live and grove living things.We aren't God to destroy something!!!
# 42,709:
Protecting the earth should be at the top of your priorities.
# 42,708:
When you stand befor God and he asks " What have you done with my gifts of nature ,to you?" How will you answer.
# 42,707:
We need to perserve our natural environment -- it help in case of hurricanes protecting the main land... Their is a diverse wildlife on the island -- let them have their space!
# 42,706:
For the animals.
# 42,705:
As President, you are supposed to represent the people of this country and consider their views and opinions on all issues. Most people have very strong views on environmental issues, especially now, and you need to take their opinions into consideration. These views include conservation of the environment and all of the species in it and protecting and preserving as much of the Earth for future generations.
# 42,704:
We need to protect MORE of this country, for humans and animals. We do not need MORE development; we have already almost destroyed this country and the planet.
# 42,703:
Innovation and ingenuity are what have made America great. We should be leading the way in the development of renewable resources, not raping the earth and killing other species in our greedy, myopic persuit of finite, dirty fossil fuels.
# 42,702:
This practice will affect my vote in the upcomming election. They are on the endanger list for a reason more inportant than oil. Imagine that.
# 42,701:
To President Bush: You have just approved extensive gas drilling in the main U.S. nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle in the world, with only about 3,000 to 5,000 adults remaining. The National Park Service just approved the drilling without formally consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as required by the Endangered Species Act. The drilling trucks could crush nests or pack down the sand so that hatchlings are unable to emerge from nests. Even the vibrations from rumbling trucks can increase the likelihood of embryonic damage or mortality, according to the species' official "Sea Turtle Recovery Plan." The park offers the longest undeveloped barrier beach in the world. Park Service approval for a third drilling permit is likely soon, despite the use of the island by the Kemp's ridley sea turtle every spring for nesting. Your inability to protect such endangered creatures in need will affect your vote this year.