[BCNnet] FW: Protect science in the Endangered Species Act

Wed Apr 22 14:17:52 CDT 2009

 FYI, Carolyn Marsh
 From: Union of Concerned Scientists Action Network
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Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:38 AM
To: cmarshbird at prodigy.net
Subject: Protect science in the Endangered Species Act

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Protect Science in the Endangered Species Act

Dear Carolyn, 

In its final days, the Bush administration changed the Endangered Species
Act to allow federal agencies to decide for themselves how much their own
projects (such as roads, dams, and mines) would impact imperiled species.
This allowed agencies, often lacking their own adequate scientific
expertise, to no longer consult expert biologists in making key decisions.

The Interior and Commerce Departments have the opportunity to roll back
these flawed changes, but they must do it by May 9. Please urge both
department secretaries to restore the scientific foundation of the
Endangered Species Act.
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Michael Halpern
National Field Organizer
Scientific Integrity Program

P.S. If you are a scientist with biological expertise, please sign
<http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=VSHc9sbyaQ1ArKKBaPzVJw..> the biologists'
letter on the Endangered Species Act. 

Contact Secretary Ken Salazar and Secretary Gary Locke today

Dear Secretary Salazar and Secretary Locke,

I am writing to urge you to roll back the Bush administration rule changes
that weaken the scientific foundation of the Endangered Species Act. 

The rules in question allow any federal agency to decide for itself whether
protected species would be threatened by its projects. Previously, when a
federal agency considered a project, such as a highway, dam, or mine, it was
required to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or National
Marine Fisheries Service. The rules also sharply limit the types of
information federal scientists can consider when evaluating federal
projects.

Many government agencies do not have the scientific expertise to determine
the consequences of federal projects for endangered species, and may have
vested interests in the implementation of a project. Consultations have, for
decades, served as important checks and balances to keep our nation's
biodiversity safe.

Please act by the May 9 deadline to ensure that science, not politics,
determines whether or not an endangered species is protected from
extinction.

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Take Action

Urge <http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=yevpUnuWvSOjLjrMWtocRQ..>  Secretary
Ken Salazar and Secretary Gary Locke to roll back the rule changes to the
Endangered Species Act

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