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Thank the BC Government for Supporting the Vancouver Island Marmot!
Target: The Honourable Barry Penner, Minister of Environment of British Columbia
Sponsored by: Care2
Sponsored by: Care2
The Vancouver Island marmot, found only in British Columbia, is one of the most critically endangered mammals in the world. Fortunately, thanks to the participation by the Marmot Recovery Foundation, the BC government, Canadian citizens and others, the marmot population is steadily growing. In 1998 there were less than 100 marmots, but in 2007 the population totaled 256! Because of this steady growth, more and more marmots can be released into the wild, with hopes that 400-600 can be released over the next decade.
The Province of British Columbia has ownership and legal responsibility for all Vancouver Island marmots under the BC Wildlife Act of 1980. Thank the BC government for their support, and urge them to continue their commitment to saving this endangered species and Canadian treasure!
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We signed the “Thank the BC Government for Supporting the Vancouver Island Marmot!” petition!
# 2,528:
3:12 pm PDT, Jul 4,
Aimee Polekoff, Pennsylvania
Thank you so much for supporting this rare creature. Each endangered species your government protects increases the likelihood that other governments will be inspired to support their own endangered species. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for supporting this rare creature. Each endangered species your government protects increases the likelihood that other governments will be inspired to support their own endangered species. Keep up the good work!
# 2,527:
7:06 am PDT, Jul 3,
Carolyn Bulger, Canada
# 2,526:
1:12 pm PDT, Jun 25,
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# 2,525:
2:49 am PDT, Jun 20,
Denisszia Gerocz, Romania
# 2,524:
10:53 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Chantel Williams, Canada
# 2,523:
12:56 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Sherry Leung, Canada
# 2,522:
9:44 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Chelsea Vignola, Canada
# 2,521:
6:24 am PDT, Jun 15,
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# 2,520:
6:47 am PDT, Jun 12,
Anna Harvey, Canada
# 2,519:
3:51 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Shannon Yenney, Canada
# 2,518:
2:07 pm PDT, Jun 11,
Kim Nguyen, Canada
Dear Honourable Barry Penner: The Vancouver Island marmot is one of the most critically endangered mammals in the world, and can be found only on Vancouver Island. I am delighted to see its population steadily rise -- thanks to the efforts of the Marmot Recovery Foundation, the BC government, the forest industry, zoos and private individuals. I would like to express my gratitude towards the Ministry of Environment for its commitment to saving this unique species. The growing success of the marmots shows that when the private sector, public sector and ordinary citizens work together, much can be achieved to preserve our natural heritage. Sincerely, Kim Nguyen
Dear Honourable Barry Penner: The Vancouver Island marmot is one of the most critically endangered mammals in the world, and can be found only on Vancouver Island. I am delighted to see its population steadily rise -- thanks to the efforts of the Marmot Recovery Foundation, the BC government, the forest industry, zoos and private individuals. I would like to express my gratitude towards the Ministry of Environment for its commitment to saving this unique species. The growing success of the marmots shows that when the private sector, public sector and ordinary citizens work together, much can be achieved to preserve our natural heritage. Sincerely, Kim Nguyen
# 2,517:
10:23 am PDT, Jun 11,
Karen Manganye, Canada
# 2,516:
10:17 am PDT, Jun 11,
Saghar Mahmoody, Canada
# 2,515:
9:42 am PDT, Jun 11,
Megan Broswick, Canada
# 2,514:
9:28 am PDT, Jun 11,
Lisa Munro, Canada
# 2,513:
8:58 am PDT, Jun 11,
James Beasley, Canada
Sir, I just wanted to thank you for helping the marmot in it's time of great need. Hope you have a great day.
Sir, I just wanted to thank you for helping the marmot in it's time of great need. Hope you have a great day.
# 2,512:
8:23 am PDT, Jun 11,
Ali MacKenzie, Canada
As a resident of Vancouver Island I feel an extra appreciation for the actions taken to protect the Marmot, and it's vital habitat. Thank you.
As a resident of Vancouver Island I feel an extra appreciation for the actions taken to protect the Marmot, and it's vital habitat. Thank you.
# 2,511:
7:24 am PDT, Jun 11,
SANDRA NEWELL, Canada
# 2,510:
11:00 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Chris Yenney, Canada
# 2,509:
7:35 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Michael Jones, Canada
Thank you truly.
Thank you truly.
# 2,508:
7:35 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Stephen Arnold, Canada
# 2,507:
6:10 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Grant Sexsmith, Canada
Thank you for your work to protect the Vancouver Island Marmots.
Thank you for your work to protect the Vancouver Island Marmots.
# 2,506:
3:23 pm PDT, Jun 10,
Tobin MacIntosh, Canada
# 2,505:
11:58 am PDT, Jun 10,
Samantha white White, Canada
ONLY 256 ? thats crazy save them now . dont let it be slow and take forever . lets get this fixed fast and save them .
ONLY 256 ? thats crazy save them now . dont let it be slow and take forever . lets get this fixed fast and save them .
# 2,504:
7:43 am PDT, Jun 10,
Leanne Elliott, Canada
# 2,503:
6:49 am PDT, Jun 10,
Kim Kane, Canada
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5:48 pm PDT, Jun 9,
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# 2,501:
4:36 pm PDT, Jun 9,
Nomi Lyonns, Canada
Good one! Thank you!
Good one! Thank you!