The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the National Landscape Conservation System Act by a vote of 278-140! This Conservation System protects wildlife in 26 million acres of majestic landscapes and watersheds across the America. We could not have succeeded without your support!

Interested in learning more about the areas included in the National Landscape Conservation System?

Please visit www.conservationsystem.org

Stay tuned, as we now expect the bill to go to the Senate for their consideration.

My rep voted NO. Gawd, sometimes living in the stick sux.

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With a Congressional vote coming up this Wednesday, Drew at The Wilderness Society asked me to ask you to contact your rep and urge them to grant permanent protection to the National Landscape Conservation System.

Just what is the the National Landscape Conservation System, you ask?

In June 2000, the National Landscape Conservation System – the most innovative American land system created in the last 40 years – was established to protect the crown jewels of the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

The 26 million-acre Conservation System includes more than 800 individual units: 15 National Monuments, 13 National Conservation Areas, Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Protection Area in Oregon, Headwaters Forest Reserve in northern California, 38 Wild and Scenic Rivers, 183 Wilderness Areas, more than 5,100 miles of National Scenic and Historic Trails, and 604 Wilderness Study Areas.

The mission of the National Landscape Conservation System is to “conserve, protect, and restore these nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations.”

The Conservation System offers the spectacular qualities of the National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges. But the System represents an innovative shift from conventional management: protecting large landscapes-entire ecosystems and archaeological communities-not small, isolated tracts surrounded by development. Arizona’s Agua Fria National Monument contains hundreds of archaeological structures and sites; to understand the story these sites tell, the monument includes surrounding lands where their inhabitants traded, hunted, and farmed. Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument encompasses 800,000 acres, including parts of the watershed of the Grand Canyon.

The National Landscape Conservation System Act (HR 2016), which moves to the House floor on April 9th, will if passed formally establish the proposed Conservation System. You can take action and urge your rep to vote yes on HR 2016 here.

To learn more, visit www.conservationsystem.org – or check out this nifty video intro from The Wilderness Society:

And be sure to spread the word!

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Sent By The Wilderness Society

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2008

Contacts:

Steve Smith, 303/650-5818 x106, steve_smith [at] tws.org
Chase Huntley, 202/429-7431, chase_huntley [at] tws.org
David Alberswerth, 202/429-2695, david_alberswerth [at] tws.org
Drew Bush, 202/429-7441, drew_bush [at] tws.org

BUSH ADMINISTRATION’S RUSH TO DEVELOP OIL SHALE AND TAR SANDS ENDANGERS LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND WILD LANDS IN COLORADO, UTAH, AND WYOMING

–26 Conservation, Citizen, Local Government and Recreation Groups Denounce Lease Plan That Could Affect 2 Million Acres of Public Lands

(Washington, D.C.)—Thousands of local residents and more than 2 million acres of wild public lands such as western Colorado’s Piceance Basin and Utah’s San Rafael Swell will experience fouled water, disrupted wildlife, polluted air and damaged habitat if the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hurtles forward with a plan to open these lands to oil shale and tar sands development, according to a letter submitted to the BLM today by a diverse coalition of conservationists, citizens, local governments and recreation enthusiasts.

“Based on the BLM’s analysis, local lives and livelihoods would be irreparably affected by commercial development activities involving oil shale or tar sands resources,” the letter states. “A wide range of environmental values, including clean air, clean water, climate, recreation, water supply, and wildlife habitat” would also see adverse impacts, according to the letter.

Oil shale is a rock that yields an oil-like substance when heated to extreme temperatures, and tar sands contain extremely heavy oil mixed with sand and clay. While tar sands are present only in Utah, oil shale is present in all three states.

New technologies for the safe commercial exploration of oil shale are at least a decade away, according to industry experts. Despite the need for additional years of research, the Bush Administration’s BLM is rushing before it leaves office to complete public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that could pave the way for commercial–scale leasing. The BLM is taking this step even while it manages a robust research and development program meant to overcome significant technological obstacles posed by the commercial development of oil shale and tar sands.

“The BLM is putting their socks on over their shoes,” said Steve Smith, The Wilderness Society’s assistant regional director for Colorado and Utah. “This move toward commercial leasing would likely lead to the imprudent transfer of tens of thousands of acres of federal lands to international oil companies and oil shale speculators. Oil shale development in its current form has devastating impacts on the land and the people who live nearby.”

If oil shale leasing were to begin today, some of the likely future impacts would include:

1. Surface mining of oil shale “would result in the permanent loss or severe degradation of nearly 50 percent of BLM stream fisheries” in the affected area, according to a 1996 study. Furthermore, transforming oil shale into oil leaves behind salts and numerous toxic, water-soluble chemicals that could leach into the groundwater that is becoming an increasingly important source of drinking water as climate change dries the West.

2. To support the million-barrel-per-day industry forecast draft environmental impact statement, 10 gaint new power plants and five large new coal mines will be required that could emit 105 million tons of carbon dioxide every year—or 80% more than was released by all existing electric utility generating units in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming in 2005. Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide emissions, the major culprits in acid rain, could increase by over 35,000 tons per year each.

3. BLM has estimated that large-scale oil shale development would result in the permanent loss of 35 percent of Colorado River cutthroat trout fisheries. Oil shale would also adversely impact Colorado’s largest elk herd by severing migration corridors and destroying the winter range of all big game species. Other impacts to all wildlife include habitat loss, alteration or fragmentation, disruption through lights and noise, and increased toxicity levels from herbicides, hydrocarbons or other contaminants.

4. Tar sands mining usually utilizes strip mining or open pit techniques, completely ruining the environment during production and possibly permanently destroying the wildlife and landscapes that are impacted.

“Oil shale developers admit they are not ready to produce on a commercial scale now, and won’t be for many years,” said David Alberswerth, TWS’s senior energy policy advisor. “Technologies are still in the research and development phase. So why is the BLM rushing to push this dangerous process forward now?”

For a fact sheet on the history and cost of oil shale development, please click here.

For a copy of the letter sent to BLM, please click here.

Find out all about oil shale here.

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The Wilderness Society’s mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places.

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Aasian karhutarhaus: HELP RESCUE CAGED MOON BEARS
Please sign this petition to be sent to the Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Governments

DawnWatch: NY Times Magazine on pet food animal testing 9/2/07
“They Eat What We Are”

DawnWatch: Solomon Islands lifts dolphin export ban — International Herald Tribune 9/2/07
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Environmental Defense (ED): Take Action to Support Transportation Solutions
You can earn “transformation points” for your state while helping decrease your pollution and carbon emissions by taking our Transportation Solutions and Personal Action Pledges.

National Wildlife Federation (NWF): Protect Orcas from Global Warming!
Congress needs to act now and reduce global warming pollution and ensure that wildlife such as orcas are protected from global warming!

National Wildlife Federation (NWF): Support the “No Child Left Inside Act”
Are America’s children environmentally literate?

National Wildlife Federation (NWF): Make Sure the Senate Passes a Strong Farm Bill!
We need your help to make sure Congress passes a Farm Bill that is good for fish and wildlife! [Be sure to edit out the speciesist language if you use the sample letter provided by NWF!]

The Sierra Club: Save Teshekpuk Lake!
“A new plan from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released last month will open this wildlife-rich network of coastal lagoons, deep-water lakes and wet sedge grass to oil and gas drilling.”

The Wilderness Society: Withdraw faulty spotted owl recovery plan now!
The Bush Administration is trying to get away with a plan to roll back more than a decade of wildlife protections.

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Please Help Protect Endangered Great Cats and Rare Canines
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Animals Australia e-update: September 2007
Damning Live Export Reports * Egypt’s First Animal Charity * You’re Invited!

Compassion Over Killing (COK): eNews, September 4, 2007
Nat’l Chicken Month, World Veg Fest, and more!

National Wildlife Federation (NWF): EnviroAction: September 2007
Orcas, Farms, Kids and Katrina

The Sierra Club: Club Currents: Volume VI, #79: September 4, 2007
Sierra Club Currents — Save Teshekpuk Lake!

The Sierra Club: Club Insider: September 4, 2007
Our Guide to Green Beer

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American Freedom Campaign: Tell your Senators to confirm an attorney general who will defend the Constitution.
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American Rivers: RiverAlert: Tell the Army Corps to Close Hurricane Highway
Urge the Corps to properly close the MRGO. Comments are due Tuesday, September 4, so please act today!

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): California: Urge Governor to Sign Pet Protective Order Bill
California Pet Protection Bill Now Before Governator! CA SB 353, a bill that will allow courts to include animals in restraining orders against batterers, has passed both houses of the Legislature.

Audubon: Last Wild Whooping Cranes Threatened
Tell the Army Corps of Engineers to put this development project on hold until proper environmental review can be conducted.

Audubon: Close the ‘Hurricane Highway’ in New Orleans
Let the Army Corps of Engineers know why restoring coastal wetlands is both good environmental policy and good for New Orleans.

Audubon: Make Environmental Education a National Priority
Let your senators and representative know why restoring environmental education to our schools is important to YOU.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Wendy’s Needs to Warm up to Animal Welfare
Please ask Wendy’s CEO Kerrii Anderson to follow in Burger King’s footsteps and start moving away from eggs from caged hens.

MoveOn.org: Keep Your Katrina Promises
Add your name to the petition telling Congress that two years is too long and that they must pass the Gulf Coast Housing Recovery Act of 2007.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Boycott for Bunnies! Tell PetSmart to Stop Exploiting Rabbits
Greedy PetSmart recently went back on its years-old “promise” not to sell rabbits in its stores.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Tell Britain to Stop Supporting Canadian Bear Slaughter
PETA is calling on Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) to stop using real bearskins to make headpieces for the Five Guards’ Regiments.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Prolonged, Sadistic Killing of Pet Pig Must Not Go Unpunished!
In order to ensure a small measure of justice for Fred—as well as uphold Alabama’s cruelty laws—please call on the following officials to investigate the depraved and prolonged killing of this animal.

The Wilderness Society: Help plan the future of the Lake Umbagog Refuge!
Please take a moment to tell the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service that the Lake Umbagog Refuge should be expanded to ensure that this ecosystem remains wild for generations to come.

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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): eNews Alert: August 31, 2007
ASPCA To Evaluate Pit Bulls Seized from Vick’s Property/Ringling Bros. On Trial

The Animals Voice: eNews: August 30, 2007
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Weekly eNews: August 30, 2007
PETA E-News: Kevin Nealon Cracks Us Up! See Why

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International Fund for Horses: Wag a Straw: HR 503 and S 311
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The Wilderness Society: Off-road vehicles threaten largest recommended wilderness in Lower 48
Send the Forest Service your letter today to help protect the Salmon-Challis forest and its wildlands, sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitat, and quiet recreation opportunities from unmanaged dirt bikes, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA): Support the Bear Protection Act
End the Illegal Trade in Bear Bile.

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA): Help WSPA end cruel contest in Taiwan
At Taiwan’s “Pigs of God” contest hundreds of pigs that have been force-fed to increase their weight to grotesque proportions are slaughtered while fully conscious as part of this so-called “festival”.

Campaign Updates, Press Releases, etc.

The Petition Site: The Wolf and the Donkey, Update
End their misery – Free this wolf and donkey in Albania

Carnivals

Carnival of Hurricane Relief #102 (August 23, 2007 @ Dark Spark)

Small Actions to Change the World #3 (August 22, 2007 @ SustainaBee)

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American Rivers: The Current: August 2007
A stead stream of river news…

The Animals Voice weekly eNewsletter, August 23, 2007
AnimalsVoice.com is the premiere online resource for animal rights and its defenders.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): NRDC Online, August 2007
One Last Trip to the Beach? Check Here First.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): PETA2 eNews, August 23, 2007
peta2: Cobra Starship Interviews Fall Out Boy!

Petitions

Save Vick’s Dogs

Sign Petition to Support Bill C-50 and Stop Animal Cruelty In Canada

DEAR MICROSOFT: CHANGE THE MARGINS

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DawnWatch: Cage-free eggs on NY Times front page 8/12/07
“Suddenly, the Hunt Is on for Cage-Free Eggs”

The Wilderness Society: Help the Spotted Owl and Northwest Forests
The Bush Administration is now attempting to revise the Plan to undermine key wildlife protections, including habitat reserves for the northern spotted owl and other at-risk species.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Push for an Ocean Protection Treaty
WWF has launched a campaign to urge Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to hold a hearing on U.S. ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention.

Carnivals

Carnival of Open Records #2 (August 13, 2007 @ State Sunshine and Open Records)

Vegetarian Carnival #5 (August 13, 2007 @ Country Kitchen Pantry)

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Best Friends Animal Society: eNewsletter, August 10, 2007
Area 51 cat adoption & more

Save Our Wild Salmon: August 2007 Wild Salmon & Steelhead News
Caution: Major Tiny Violin(tm) alert!

Woodstock Sanctuary: August 2007 Newsletter
News and Upcoming Events

Petitions

Enforce Animal Cruelty Laws!!!!!!!!!

Repeal Breed Specific Legislation in New Zealand

Stop reintroductions of Slovénes bear in the French Pyrenees without protection

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Audubon: Final Push for Renewable Electricity
Please ask your Representative to support the Udall-Platts amendment

Center for Biological Diversity: Keep Mercenary Training Camp Out of San Diego Backcountry!
Blackwater has proposed establishing a military training camp in eastern San Diego County

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Help Pass the Dog Fighting Prohibition Act
Urge your reps to co-sponsor and support passage of S. 1880/H.R. 3219, the Dog Fighting Prohibition Act, and any legislation to crack down on dogfighting

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Urge USDA to Move Maggie to Sanctuary Before Winter
The Alaska Zoo Board Has Made Its Decision to Move Maggie; Please help make it happen before winter–write the USDA

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Survival of Wolves in Northern Rockies Jeopardized
“Take Action” by Aug. 6 to protect them from hunters

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Thank California retirement community for sparing deer
California Retirement Community Chooses to Spare Deer; Thank The Villages for using humane methods to manage wildlife

Oceana: Tell Congress: Protect Our Sharks!
The threat of shark extinction in a number of species is very real, and its consequences could be potentially disastrous to the world’s oceans.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Sign the Statement Against Dogfighting
I join Russell Simmons, The Rev. Al Sharpton, and Ingrid Newkirk in supporting animal protection groups and law enforcement officials in their fight against dogfighting in our local communities.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Defend Animals From Environmental Defense
The environmental group Environmental Defense (ED), notorious for pushing animal testing, is once again calling for a massive animal testing program

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): CDW Exploits Chimpanzees for Marketing Gimmick
Ask that CDW pledge never to use chimpanzees in its advertisements again.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Tell Supervalu to Stop Abusing Animals!
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Save the Manatee Club: Ask Governor Crist to Appoint New FWC Commissioners
Ensure Balanced and Science-Based Leadership on Manatee Protection Issues

Trust for America’s Health: Urge Congress to Combat Obesity and Support Federal Nutrition Programs
Urge your Senator to act now to combat the obesity epidemic by supporting federal nutrition programs during the reauthorization of the Farm Bill

The Wilderness Society: House to Vote on Energy Reforms
Urge your representative to support energy reform bill H.R. 3221, especially the oil and gas management reform provisions; also ask your Representative to support an amendment from Representatives Tom Udall (D-NM 3rd) and Todd Plats (R-PA 19th)

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The Animals Voice eNewsletter, August 2, 2007
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Campaign for America’s Wilderness: Your Wilderness, August 2007
The Campaign for America’s Wilderness is singularly focused on achieving lasting protection for threatened wild lands

Compassion Over Killing (COK): Compassionate Action: August 1, 2007
NBC4′s “Veggie Options,” Nat’l Veggie Hot Dog Day updates and op-ed, and more!

In Defense of Animals (IDA): eNews, 8-1-07
IDA Action Alerts, Campaign News & Updates

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Weekly eNews, August 2, 2007
Sign the Dogfighting Petition; Pleather Yourself Contest

Save the Manatee Club: Paddle Tales eNewsletter, August 2007
Every other month, you’ll get the scoop on current manatee news (plus great photos), meet a manatee from our Adopt-A-Manatee program, discover fun games or activities, learn about special offers and events, and more!

Vegan Outreach: E-Newsletter, Aug. 1, 2007
Notes from Vegan Outreach

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Professionals Against Foie Gras – Philadelphia

Tell the Senate to Support the Massachusetts Ocean Act!

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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Federal: The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Reintroduced in Congress

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Missouri: “Pet Friendly” License Plates Now Available

DawnWatch: MSN on budget and health benefits of vegetarianism 7/26/07

DawnWatch: Shocking poultry slaughterhouse footage on Fox and on A&E’s “The Two Coreys” reality show 7/25 – 7/29/07

DawnWatch: Adidas lobbies to overturn Supreme Court upheld Kangaroo shoe ban NY Times, LA Times, NPR — 7/24 -7/25/07

DawnWatch: NY Times lead story “Bringing Moos and Oinks Into the Food Debate.” 7/25/07

Earthjustice: URGENT: Stop the Countdown to Wolves’ Slaughter

Friends of Animals (FoA): Help Stop the Bush Administration’s Latest Debacle: Aerial Gunning of Greater Yellowstone Wolves

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Urge Congress to stop oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

In Defense of Animals (IDA): Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Faces Felony Dog Fighting Charges / Urge the NFL to suspend Michael Vick from play under strong suspicion of criminal activity

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): Tell Nike to Drop Vick NOW!

Rainforest Action Network (RAN): Tell Ontario to Stop First Nation Exploitation!

Save the Manatee Club: Ask Governor Crist to Appoint New FWC Commissioners / Ensure Balanced and Science-Based Leadership on Manatee Protection Issues

Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL): Contact Legislators on Behalf of Animals Used for Research NOW

The Wilderness Society: Help protect community forests and restore wildlife habitat

Working Assets / Act for Change: Tell Nike to Cancel Michael Vick’s Endorsement Contract

Campaign Updates, Press Releases, etc.

Bread for the World: Fairness Amendment to Farm Bill Fails in House; Fight For Meaningful Farm Reform Continues

Corporate Accountability International: Pepsi Agrees to Reveal Sources of Aquafina Bottled Water / In Response to Think Outside the Bottle Campiagn, Agrees to Print ”Public Water Source” on Labels

Dogs Deserve Better (DDB): Michael Vick & Dogfighting

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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): News Alert, July 27, 2007

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Petitions

STOP PUPPY MILLS!!!

CLARK COUNTY DOGS DESERVE BETTER

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Protect Open Space by Investing in National Forests

According to the Forest Service, 64 million acres of open space, recreation lands, and forests will be developed by 2020, with higher rates of development around national forests and other public lands. This amounts to the size of Colorado, with 6,000 acres coming under development per day (about 250 football field’s worth of open space every hour).

To address this, the US Forest Service recently issued a draft Open Space Conservation Strategy. While the plan acknowledges the need to protect rapidly decreasing open spaces, it does not address the need for greater investment in federal land conservation programs such as the Land and Wildlife Conservation Fund and Forest Legacy.

The Forest Service needs to hear that should emphasize proactive plans for increasing conservation funding – not simply talk about how funding would be helpful. Please take a minute to write the Forest Service and emphasize the need to protect existing open space in America’s forests using conservation funding, improved management, protection of roadless areas, and increases in designated wilderness acres.

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Utah Wilderness at Risk

The White River Canyon and its side canyons provide exceptional opportunities for hiking, photography, rafting and canoeing. The deep canyons, high ridges, cliffs, and unique geologic features create spectacular vistas. The area’s scenic beauty is exceptional. Those are the words of the BLM when the agency described the White River Canyon area in Utah just 8 years ago.

But that was before the Bush Administration and its “drill first, ask questions later” policy. Now, the BLM is about to approve a gas company’s plans to drill 60 new gas wells in this superb area, altering its wilderness qualities forever.

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