EMERGENCY: When Congress attacks, wolves die

Congressional Attack on Wolves When the best available science is ignored, wolves die in droves.   Help protect the lives of Wyoming’s wolves with a donation today! Dear Activelids, There’s nothing that anti-wolf politicians in Wyoming won’t do to turn the state back into a deadly place for wolves. Now their representative in the U.S. Congress is proposing legislation to strip Wyoming’s wolves of Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections. If Representative Lummis succeeds, wolves in Wyoming will once again be in grave danger. If you love wolves as much as I do, please make an emergency donation to Defenders of Wildlife today! You know what happens when Congress interferes with the ESA and wolves. And it’s not pretty. In 2011, Congress forced Montana and Idaho’s wolves off the Endangered Species List. Within months, wolves were falling under a hail of bullets. In Idaho alone, the state legislature quickly rammed through a new wolf killing control board with the expressed goal of reducing Idaho’s wolf population by up to 80 percent! The number of breeding pairs in the state has already plummeted by nearly 60 percent. The ESA law is clear – decisions about imperiled wildlife protection should be based on the best available science, and not local politics. When the best available science is ignored, wolves die in droves. Under Wyoming’s management, wolves were classified as vermin in more than 80 percent of the state. In their so-called “predator zone,” you could kill as many wolves as you could find, every day of the year. Won't you stand up for wolves with a generous contribution today? Defenders of Wildlife is the nation’s leading champion for wolves and other imperiled wildlife. As a Defenders supporter, your voice will be heard – in Washington, D.C. and on the front lines of the fight to restore wolves throughout the west. January marks the 20th anniversary of the restoration of wolves to the Northern Rockies. Thanks to supporters like you, we were there. And with your help, this all-important work will go on for decades to come. Thanks for all you do. Sincerely, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/15/2015 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com 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

A Special Day for Wolves

A Day to Celebrate   Twenty years ago today, 14 wolves were released back into Yellowstone National Park. Dear Activelids, Twenty years ago today, wolves returned to Yellowstone. It was on this date in 1995 that 14 wolves were released into Yellowstone National Park - the culmination of decades of work led by Defenders of Wildlife. Days later, another 15 wolves took their first steps into the Idaho wilderness. It’s a moment to remember – and celebrate. After nearly being wiped from the map of the Lower 48, wolves once again roamed wild and free in the Northern Rockies. Today, gray wolves exist in roughly ten states – and one has wandered as far as California. Your support through the years has been critical to our success and we hope you take heart in this conservation triumph. You and I both know it hasn't been easy since those first historic steps were taken 20 years ago. The same ignorance and hatred that decimated wolves a century ago is still alive and well in some areas. The struggle to secure a future for wolves in the Lower 48 is far from finished. But today we celebrate. And from the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for all you have done for wolves and for America’s vulnerable wildlife everywhere. With deep appreciation, Jamie Rappaport Clark President Defenders of Wildlife P.S. Don’t forget to purchase your limited edition 20th Anniversary Wolf Package commemorating this momentous day for gray wolves in America!       Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/12/2015 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com 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

eNews: Give Panthers Room to Roam!

Trouble reading this email? View it in your browser | Subscribe   Tell Secretary Jewell and Director Ashe to protect panther habitat TODAY   Reflecting on 2014   Bringing bison back to Montana's tribal lands   Not so sunny in Patagonia Notes from the Field: Will the roadless rule be restored?   MORE: Creature Feature • Monthly Gift Giving • Connect   Give panthers room to roam   Photo by Cody S Hoagland As panther habitat becomes more and more fragmented, it will be increasingly difficult for these creatures to stay out of harm’s way. Tell Secretary Jewell and Director Ashe to protect panther habitat TODAY!   reflecting on 2014   Photo by Michael Quinton   We’re proud to announce our success stories of 2014, all of which wouldn’t have been possible without your dedication and support. These accomplishments, from across the U.S. to around the world, highlight just how hard we’ve been at work this year!   Help save wildlife when you shop at AmazonSmile, an initiative Amazon launched to help charitable organizations. LEARN MORE >> bringing bison back to montana's tribal lands   Photo by Sandi Sisti   The return of 136 wild, genetically pure bison to their ancestral home on the Great Plains was a historic event for Montana and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribal members, who welcomed the wild bison to their new home in Fort Peck.   lessons from the field: Not so Sunny in patagonia   The wildlife, water supply and endangered species of the Patagonia Mountains affected by mining projects deserve protection, not pollution.     Notes from the Field: Will the Roadless Rule Be Restored?   We hope the Ninth Circuit will make the right decision to reinstate the Roadless Rule, giving the Tongass and its wildlife the protection it deserves.   Monarch butterfly This beautiful creature is one of the most widely recognized of all American butterflies. But the loss of habitat and milkweed threaten to destroy this fragile flyer. LEARN MORE >>   monthly gift Giving Monthly gifts provide funds we can depend on to help meet wildlife emergencies – become a Wildlife Guardian today! LEARN MORE >>   Follow Jamie on Twitter and Facebook Follow our President Jamie Rappaport Clark on Twitter and Facebook to hear the latest on Defenders efforts to conserve wildlife! Follow Jamie’s Twitter Follow Jamie’s Facebook   Connect with us      Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 | defenders.org This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com 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. © Copyright 2014 Defenders of Wildlife         Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities »        1130 17th Street NW  |  Washington, DC 20036  |  1-800-385-9712               HOME DONATE NOW     CONTACT US RSS FEEDS     PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE           © Copyright 01/11/2015 Defenders of Wildlife. This message was sent to activelid.animals@blogger.com 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