This is from National Audubon Society today: <<Conservation programs targeted by this bill, HR 2584, protect our National Parks, Refuges and other wildlife areas. The cuts run the gamut, but among the most alarming are *dramatic reductions to State and Tribal Wildlife Grants* and the *complete elimination of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund*...The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund is a small-dollar program that has *huge benefits for migratory species*, with a proven track record of reversing habitat loss and advancing conservation strategies for songbirds and other migratory species.
But Wait—There's More *The Extinction Rider to this bill is the most sweeping attempt in recent history to gut the Endangered Species Act*, paralyzing our nation’s ability to protect hundreds of imperiled species. The rider prevents the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) from spending any money to implement some of the most crucial sections of the Endangered Species Act, jeopardizing America’s natural heritage for all future generations. >*We expect the House to vote on this bill tomorrow. (Wednesday)* so please send your Congressperson an email TODAY> This strikes at the heart of what we enjoy--if conservation funding for these birds is slashed or eliminated many species will be at risk of decline or in the case of T&E species such as Lesser Prairie-Chicken (still a candidate species) and Gunnison Sage-Grouse we could see their extinction in our Colorado during our lifetimes (though I don't likely have that many decades to go, neither do either of these two species in this state). Plus everyone who wants their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren to be able to enjoy the birds they enjoy, this is the time to act. You can EASILY send a message to your Congressperson via this online Audubon alert site<http://www.audubonaction.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=14181.0&printer_friendly=1>---you can send a message from there in less than 5 minutes so please tell your Congressperson you enjoy birds and want to see them conserved so vote against HR2584. SeEtta Moss Canon City http://BirdsAndNature.blogspot.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cobirds?hl=en.
