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<DIV>Since Illinois is the home of increasing numbers of breeding eagles, bird
conservationists here should speak out! Please drop an email to the Department
of the Interior today.</DIV>
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<DIV>Christine Williamson</DIV>
<DIV>Chicago/Cook</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:birdchris@aol.com">birdchris@aol.com</A></DIV>
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Eagles Need Your Help!</STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">Dear
Endangered Species Coalition Activist,</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">In
the 1960s, bald eagles numbered less then 500 breeding pairs in the lower 48
States. They were put under the protection of the Endangered Species Act in
1978, and now their numbers are estimated at 7,066 pairs! This has been a
terrific comeback for our nation’s symbol!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">The
official removal announcement is expected any day now--however, rumor has it the
Department of the Interior may not give bald eagles the protection they need
once they're taken off the list.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><STRONG>ACTION:
Urge the Department of the Interior to support a plan that ensures bald eagles
don't slip back toward extinction. Send an email to the Department of
Interior (sample below).</STRONG></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">The
Endangered Species Act requires that before delisting, the DOI must ensure a
plan is in place to prevent the bald eagle population from backsliding.
Unfortunately, DOI is considering weakening the definition of "disturb"--giving
developers an easier way around protections.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">Make
sure this doesn't happen. Speak up for this American icon to ensure they get the
protection they deserve.</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">The
plan should be released any day now, so let's flood the DOI with as many
comments as we can. Please forward this message to a friend and urge them to
take action today!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">Thanks for your
help!</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">Liz
Godfrey<BR>Policy and Communications Director<BR>Endangered Species
Coalition<BR>(505) 438-4245<BR><A title=mailto:lgodfrey@stopextinction.org
href="mailto:lgodfrey@stopextinction.org">lgodfrey@stopextinction.org</A></P></DIV>
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