[BCNnet] BCNnet: Take action on Bald Eagle Delisting

[Birdchris at aol.com]

Since Illinois is the home of increasing numbers of breeding eagles, bird  
conservationists here should speak out! Please drop an email to the Department  
of the Interior today.
 
Christine Williamson
Chicago/Cook
_birdchris at aol.com_ (mailto:birdchris at aol.com) 
 
 
ACTION: Bald  Eagles Need Your Help! 
Dear  Endangered Species Coalition Activist, 
In  the 1960s, bald eagles numbered less then 500 breeding pairs in the lower 
48  States. They were put under the protection of the Endangered Species Act 
in  1978, and now their numbers are estimated at 7,066 pairs! This has been a  
terrific comeback for our nation’s symbol! 
The  official removal announcement is expected any day now--however, rumor 
has it the  Department of the Interior may not give bald eagles the protection 
they need  once they're taken off the list. 
ACTION:   Urge the Department of the Interior to support a plan that ensures 
bald eagles  don't slip back toward extinction.  Send an email to the 
Department of  Interior (sample below). 
The  Endangered Species Act requires that before delisting, the DOI must 
ensure a  plan is in place to prevent the bald eagle population from backsliding.  
Unfortunately, DOI is considering weakening the definition of 
"disturb"--giving  developers an easier way around protections. 
Make  sure this doesn't happen. Speak up for this American icon to ensure 
they get the  protection they deserve. 
The  plan should be released any day now, so let's flood the DOI with as many 
 comments as we can. Please forward this message to a friend and urge them to 
 take action today! 
Thanks for your  help! 
Liz  Godfrey
Policy and Communications Director
Endangered Species  Coalition
(505) 438-4245
_lgodfrey at stopextinction.org_ (mailto:lgodfrey at stopextinction.org) 
 
 
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