Wolves throughout the West.........one day throughout the Midwest and East

From: Rodger Schlickeisen, Defenders of Wildlife [mailto:defenders@mail.defenders.org]
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 2:21 PM
To: Levinson, Lawrence M.
Subject: Victory for Greater Yellowstone Wolves!

Big Win for Wolves!   A federal judge restored Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies. This huge victory is thanks to your dedicated support and that of people like you who wrote federal and state officials, attended hearings and contributed generously to support our work. Learn more about this win for wolves and the challenges still ahead. Spread the word: Tell others about this victory!   Dear Lawrence, Late yesterday we received some great news: As a result of a lawsuit brought in federal court by Defenders of Wildlife and other conservation groups, wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies are again protected under the Endangered Species Act. A federal judge in Montana sided with Defenders and other conservation groups, overturning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to remove gray wolves in the Northern Rockies from the endangered species list. This is incredible news that will save the lives of hundreds of wolves that would have otherwise been targeted and killed in hunts this fall. And it opens the door to developing a science-based plan that will ensure wolf recovery continues in the Northern Rockies. This hard-fought victory would not have been possible without the hundreds of thousands of Defenders activists like you who wrote federal and state officials, attended hearings and supported our legal fight and on-the-ground work financially. Thank you so much for making this victory for wolves happen! This legal decision is not only a win for wolves, but also for science-based conservation -- the judge clearly ruled that recovery decisions for our most vulnerable wildlife must be based on science, not politics. Although this victory means that wolves in the Northern Rockies will regain federal protections, the fight for their recovery is far from over. In fact, this is just the beginning of another potentially more difficult chapter in the continued battle for wolf recovery. We must continue our on-the-ground efforts to prevent conflicts between ranchers and wolves, counter anti-wolf misinformation in the media and work with all stakeholders to ensure these wolves fully recover and can then be legitimately delisted. You made this victory possible -- and we'll need your help to continue our important work for these wolves. Learn more about this win for wolves -- and the challenges that lie ahead. Thank you for all your efforts! Sincerely, Rodger Schlickeisen President Defenders of Wildlife Defenders Home | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Donate Now