TAKE ACTION: This bill would clear-cut our national forests and silence your voice 6JUL17

I grew up in the forest of NW Pennsylvania, mom still lives in the house we built back in the woods in 1970 and I love to go home to refresh my soul, mind and body. For those who are not as fortunate as me to have a forest home to escape to our national forest across the country offer refuge not only for the flora and fauna but we, the people. The drumpf/trump-pence administration has plans to turn our national forest (and parks) over to the corporate entities who have bought and paid for them and the republican controlled congress. As soon as they won the presidency we knew we would have to fight many battles to protect what is ours, the nation's. WE can not stop, WE must not become weary, WE must meet each threat head on and WE will win. Please click the link and send a message to you representative and tell them (you can tell them, they are your employee) to vote against H.R. 2936, and let them know you'll be watching their vote. From EarthJustice......
MY message to rep barbara comstock r VA
Corporate greed, not national need is the reason for HR2936. I demand you vote against this bill and tell this administration we will not tolerate our national forest, national parks, national resources being given away to corporate America to rape and pillage to increase their profit margins. You, Rep Comstock, are at risk of loosing your seat in the House because you do not represent the people of your district. Vote for HR2936 at your own risk.

The so-called “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017” (H.R. 2936) is a stunning setback to our public lands.

TAKE ACTION! This bill would clear-cut our national forests and silence your voice TAKE ACTION

A bill making its way through Congress threatens to destroy environmental and judicial protections. Tell your representative to vote NO on H.R. 2936.

Lawmakers in Congress with radical agendas are trying to slip through a bill that would clear-cut our cherished national forests and silence your voice. We need your help to defeat it. The so-called “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017” (H.R. 2936) is a stunning setback to our public lands. It is one of the most extreme attacks we’ve ever seen on our national forests and many of the bedrock laws that protect our public lands, wildlife and the fabric of our democracy. A more appropriate name for this bill, which passed the House Natural Resources Committee in late June, would be the “Massive Gift to the Timber Industry at All Costs Act of 2017”. Here are just a few ways this bill threatens to destroy environmental and judicial protections: It not only leaves millions of acres of protected roadless areas vulnerable to harmful road building and logging, it also shifts funding away from environmental restoration to timber production. It attacks the Endangered Species Act by eliminating checks and balances designed to avoid jeopardizing listed species and destroying their habitat. It cuts out meaningful public involvement provided by the National Environmental Policy Act by creating multiple waivers for environmental review, and it eliminates the opportunity for public citizens to hold the government accountable in a court of law. It puts our national monuments at risk by overriding Cascade-Siskiyou’s National Monument designation. Our national forests and grasslands are a national treasure. They provide a broad range of values and benefits, including clean air and water, outstanding recreational opportunities, biodiversity, fish and wildlife habitat, forest products, erosion control, soil renewal and more. It is critical to preserve and protect these public lands for future generations to come, and to provide the Forest Service with the resources it needs to do so. Any day now, H.R. 2936 will be rushed to the House floor for a vote in time for certain lawmakers to return home to praise by their deep-pocketed timber industry buddies during the August congressional recess. Help prevent the clear cutting of our forests and our democracy: Tell your representative to vote NO on this dangerous bill. Sincerely,

Tracy Coppola Senior Legislative Counsel TAKE ACTION

DEFEDERS OF WILDLIFE E NEWS 9SEP11

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE e news with articles on wolves in our National Forest, the situation concerning Arctic drilling and global warming and the latest victories for sharks, prairie dogs and sea otters!

View in Browser   |   Donate Now   |   Sign Up   |   Share: Take Action Our Forests, Our Wolves Under Wyoming's wolf plan, wolves can be shot on sight throughout most of the state -- including our national forests. Our national forests -- lands belonging to all Americans -- are meant for science-based, sustainable wildlife management... not animal elimination. If you haven't already, speak out now for responsible management of our wolves on our national forests. Already taken action? Help us reach our goal of sending 75,000 comments to the Obama administration by posting this action on Facebook. Feature Farewell to Rodger Over the past 20 years, Defenders President Rodger Schlickeisen has covered a lot of ground. From the forests of Yellowstone to the halls of Congress, Rodger's hands-on approach has made an incredible difference for our wildlife and wild places. Renowned conservationist and Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin pays tribute to Rodger as our beloved president heads toward retirement on October 1st. Read Jeff Corwin's tribute to Rodger. Feature A Vulnerable Arctic A changing climate can have devastating effects on polar bears, lynx, caribou and other wildlife living in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In a new report, Defenders' experts assessed the risks posed by climate change to 38 mammals that call the refuge home. Sixteen of them are rated either extremely or highly vulnerable to forecasted changes over the next 50 years. Defenders released the report just as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened the public comment period on the Arctic refuge’s draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan, which includes a proposal to permanently protect the sensitive coastal plain from oil and gas drilling. Such a move offers hope for these at-risk Arctic animals, and Defenders is fighting for the added layer of protection. Learn more: Watch a video on Defender's report and recommendations for action as well as a video on the federal conservation plan. Wins for Wildlife Victory: Shark Bill Awaits Signature This week, the California Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that would ban trade in shark fins -- and could save the lives of millions of sharks. Defenders supporters sent more than 34,000 messages to their elected officials to secure passage of this shark-saving bill, which now awaits Governor Jerry Brown's signature. >> Live in California? Urge Governor Brown to sign this important bill. Prairie Poison Banned After a hard-fought court battle, Defenders won a legal victory for prairie dogs, black-footed ferrets and other prairie animals. Last month, a federal court barred the use of Rozol -- a terrible poison used to kill prairie dogs -- in the states of Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota. >>Learn More Brighter Future for Sea Otters California's sea otters have a brighter future thanks to Defenders-backed legislation and new proposed federal recovery rules. The law allows Californians to continue donating through their state income tax forms to a critical otter research fund. Meanwhile, the new federal rules give these playful marine mammals a better shot at recovery. >>Learn More Defending Wildlife Defenders: On the Road in Montana Montana residents can now show their love for wildlife right on their bumper. This isn't just a bumper sticker, but a new license plate that highlights the Big Sky State's iconic wildlife. Designed by our own Peter Corcoran, the plates feature an elk, a wolf, a brown bear and a bison, against the scenic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Proceeds from the plates will help Defenders continue our work to protect wildlife in Montana and beyond. Learn more about Montana's wildlife license plates. Show your support for wildlife with Defenders Holiday Cards. Eating healthy never felt so good! A portion of sales from all EnviroKidz products benefits Defenders’ wildlife and habitat conservation initiatives. Learn more at Nature's Path. Sea Otters Sea otters have the densest fur in the animal kingdom, ranging from 250,000 to 1 million hairs per square inch. Learn more fascinating facts about sea otters. Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week (Sept. 25 - Oct. 1). Download our latest wallpaper for your computer desktop! Connect with Defenders! Defenders is on flickr! Join our group to share your wildlife photos As summer fades to fall, now is a great time to get your home ready for winter. Weatherizing a leaky home will increase your comfort, cut your energy bills and decrease your carbon footprint. Find out more at the Department of Energy web site. Get other simple steps to improve your WildLifeStyle. Whether you are an activist looking for ways to make your voice heard or a biologist seeking a conference where you can share your latest paper, Defenders has an event for you. Click here for the latest upcoming events. © Copyright 2011 Defenders of Wildlife This message was sent to . Please do not respond to this message. Click here to unsubscribe. Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. Defenders of Wildlife can be contacted at: 1130 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

Your chance to protect our national forests and grasslands TWS ACTION 12FEB10

This is our opportunity to have a say in the policies to be established by the USFS U.S. Forest Service for managing our national forest and grasslands. Click the header to go to the action page of The Wilderness Society, and you can edit the letter they have there to reflect your views (see mine below).

The Forest Service is in the process of developing new rules for managing our national forests and grasslands.
This gives those of us who care about wild lands a rare opportunity to help shape how the national forests of the 21st century are managed.
But, the Forest Service will be hearing plenty from those entrenched industries that seek to exploit our air, water and land.
Click here to share your thoughts with the Forest Service. Tell the agency to protect our national forests and grasslands.
With your help, we can send a powerful message that the agency's top priority should be to protect and restore our natural resources.
We have a great opportunity to ensure the new rules emphasize the need to safeguard our water supplies, protect the land for wildlife, people and communities, and help to address problems from global warming.
Thank you for your help!
Sincerely,
Kathy Kilmer
The Wilderness Society

My letter to the U.S. Forest Service

I urge you to develop a forest planning rule that protects and restores the water, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and other natural resources of the National Forest System. The planning rule must be rooted in sound science, ensure broad public participation in forest planning, and squarely address new threats created by climate change.

You should make it a top priority to protect and restore our watersheds, streams, and wetlands. Plans should identify threats to water quality and ways to correct problems, such as eliminating old logging roads and reducing livestock grazing near streams.

Forest plans must also ensure protection for wildlife. The national forests are uniquely capable of supporting rare species that rely on old-growth forests or require large expanses of habitat. The rule should require the Forest Service to do all it can to maintain viable and healthy populations of fish and wildlife.

The Forest Service should give special attention to climate change issues, including carbon sequestration and wildlife adaptation. The national forests store immense amounts of carbon that should be safeguarded as part of our national defense against climate change. In order to help wildlife survive the stress caused by climate change, forest plans should also identify and reduce other human stresses, such as harmful logging and harassment caused by motorized recreation.

Please do all you can to preserve wilderness and roadless areas within the National Forest System. Protected landscapes are the best hope for people who need clean water, for wildlife that require wide open spaces, and for communities seeking to build sustainable futures. The planning rule and the forest planning process provide an important opportunity for the Forest Service to update its roadless area inventories, seek broad public input, and recommend additional areas for wilderness designation.

It is also time for the Forest Service to start getting a fair market value for any of the nations resouces from private business. Sale of Americas resources, lumber, hard rock minerals, gas and oil, and grazing access, leased or sold, should be at a fair market value, companies should no longer have their operations subsidized by the taxpayer while these companies rake in profits and too often leave environment degradation American taxpayers end up paying for.

Thank you for considering my comments.