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Threats of Oil Drilling
With oil prices going up and supply limited, we're challenged as a nation on what is best for our future. I believe that clean energy is the only true solution. It has been pointed out by scientist and government organizations that should drilling be allowed it would only effect the price of gas by about two cents and it would take years to get it to the market, but the oil companies would get lots of money. The reefs in the US are extreamly challenged and listed as 'poor' by NOAA.
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The ESA is Endangered!
According to Associated Press the Bush Administration has drafted new regulations that would allow federal agencies to determine if construction projects would harm or endanger wildlife. This is to section 7 of the landmark Endangered Species Act. This new draft includes bypassing independent and scientific reviews. It also bypasses Congress so there are no checks and balances for wildlife. The environmental Defense website states, that these types of changes if allowed would create unprecedented and broad consequences for wildlife. It states, it would imperil hundreds of endangered species nationwide.
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Tropical Forest and Coral Reefs Struggling
Tropical Forest and Coral Reefs are homes to many of our unique and important plants and animals. A new bill is being presented soon and we urge you to write your representatives. Please help by urging your senators to pass the 'Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Act'. It would provide funding for the protection of the forest and reefs around the US. Recently, the new NOAA health analysis stated that the reefs that are parallel to heavily populated areas are facing hardships from human impact. This includes costal development, sedimentation and other issues. NOAA ranks the US coral reefs as "POOR" and "FAIR". |
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Polar Bears Finally Listed - However, Remain Threatened
The US Department of Fish and Wildlife has listed the polar bear as a threatened species on the ESA (Endangered Species Act). Even though this wonderful creature has been placed under this act which gives it important new protection, there are still people that are determined to drill for oil in the Arctic. This is one of our last pristine habitats for many animals that are already endangered because of habitat loss due to global warming. If the government does make decision to drill this could be the last of our polar bears. Remember experts estimate that two-thirds of the bear's habitat. With the climate change and the act of drilling for oil both are just too much for these animals to survive.
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Tiger Trade Challenges Remaining Wild Tigers
The Bengal Tiger that calls China and parts of Asia home is being threatened. Even though action is taking place with conservation and protection agencies, the tiger is still threatened by the black market, know as ‘The Tiger Trade.”
The Tiger population has declined 30%. A recent survey on April 2008 showed a population decrease between 6 - 14 tigers, down from 20-50 tigers in 2005. Poaching has been found as the major cause of their disappearance. They are being poached for illegal wildlife trade. Unlike other animals that are hunted for certain parts, tigers are hunted for everything. If poaching doesn't stop, at this rate all tigers will be extinct.
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Red Wolf - The Last Generation
The red wolf is one of two wolf species in North America. They are disappearing fast. Red Wolf populations started decreasing in the 1960s due to the intensive predator control programs and their habitat disappearing. They were finally declared an endangered species roughly ten years later. Only Seventeen remaining wolves were captured and only fourteen of those individuals turned out to be real red wolves and were entered into the breeding program. US Fish and Wildlife Service declared then extinct in the wild in 1980. New breeding programs are helping their numbers increase.
At the wolves five year review, they stated the Red Wolf will remain on the ESA as endangered. The remaining population are being monitored... |
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Injunction For Wolves in Northern Rockies
A injunction has been issued for the Gray Wolves in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Montana, Idaho and Wyoming as well as parts of Washington, Oregon and Utah are included. The wolves were on the ESA and then delisted in March of 2008.
The wolves could be killed if caught attacking, wounding or chasing livestock or domestic animals if reported...
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Extension For Beluga Whales In Cook Inlet
The NOAA Fisheries Service is extending the decision on the Cook Inlet Whale Listing for up to six months, which will give NOAA researchers time to prepare a 2008 population estimate before the agency decides whether or not to list the population under the ESA. Last year, biologist for NOAA estimated the population to be around 375. For the population to maintain and grow the whales desperately need...
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Spirit Bear Success
As a follow up on the Spirit Bear in Canada, this bear has made the news as well. Thank you to everyone that got involved with this petition. The Premier of Canada has agreed to save half the island for the bear. This is a big step for the remaining Spirit Bears. Also, through the SBYC, Spirit Bear Youth Coalition, the Spirit Bear has been selected as one of the mascots for the 2010 Winter Olympics. This should keep the Spirit Bear in the focus of the Canadian people as well as the entire planet and only further it’s protection.
Thanks to all that assisted with these conservation efforts…
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Bald Eagle De-Listed
The United States government is expected to take the Bald Eagle off the Endangered Species Act’s Threatened list this month. The birds will remain protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; however, concerns now move to habitat and ecosystem loss. This means their environment is no longer protected and their river, lake and stream homes would become open for development.
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Top 10 Endangered Species
