The honey bee is in danger! Please take a moment to read this email to by the Ontario's Beekeeper Association.
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Dear Supporter,
Thanks to you and thousands of others, the petition to ban neonicotinoid pesticides in Ontario has over 40,000 signatures! We’ve surpassed our goal, but let’s not stop here – we’re making significant progress toward protecting the future of pollinators and other wildlife. If each of us gets one more person to sign the petition we could pass 50,000 this week before we submit it to Premier Wynne.
In addition to supporting our efforts toward a ban in Ontario, here’s an opportunity for impact at the federal level: The Pest Management Regulatory Agency, the Federal body responsible for pesticide regulation and compliance in Canada, has issued a Call for Comments to their plans to protect bees from exposure to neonicotinoids. In their report (found here: http://bit.ly/15YVdoS ), they acknowledge that the majority of examined pollinator mortalities were a result of exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides and “that current agricultural practices related to the use of neonicotinoid treated corn and soybean seed are not sustainable”.
They suggest a number of protective measures, but not a ban as yet. They need to hear from you! In addition to your own concerns, you can tell the PMRA that continued use of neonicotinoid pesticides poses an unacceptable likelihood of serious harm to honey bees and native pollinators and reduces pollination of wild plants in a way that may alter ecosystems. Tell them you are concerned about toxic build up in water and soil. Tell them you want these toxic chemicals removed from use before the 2014 planting season.
Here is the email link for comments: pmra.publications@hc-sc.gc.ca. You will need to provide your name, phone number and email address along with your comments.
Let’s make sure they don’t just hear from those with vested interests in pesticides, because, make no mistake, those who are against the ban are out in full force, using every means available to prevent or delay change. They have the resources, but we have the passion, the science and the support of thousands like you. Ontario’s beekeepers will never give up pressing for change and we hope you won’t either. For more information: www.ontariobee.com/neonics
Thank you again for your support.
The Ontario Beekeepers’ Association
Thursday, 26 September 2013
Yellow Ribbon
For all you dog owners who have a more sensitive dog that may not get along with other but you still enjoy walking your friend, read below:
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Tell Governor Brown to Save Bobcats
Let us put an end to the killing of Bobcats. Why are they being killed you ask? For their fur. This absolutely disgusts me. If people where killing people to "wear" their skin, everyone would think this person was mentally ill. So what is the difference? Why is it okay for humans to kill animals for their body parts.
Let's get together and put an end to this. SIGN HERE
Overview of petition:
Currently, trappers can kill unlimited numbers of bobcats in California between November and January -- all for the commercial fur trade, where beautiful bobcat fur gets snatched up in places like China and Russia. Bobcat trapping is even legal along the borders of national parks and other protected areas.
This commercial trapping is not only inhumane; it also hurts California's beautiful and ecologically important wild places.
But there's hope for our bobcats: Assembly Bill 1213, known as the Bobcat Protection Act of 2013, would limit commercial trapping of bobcats in California. It includes an immediate prohibition of bobcat trapping around Joshua Tree National Park and directs the California Fish and Game Commission to institute further protections.
A.B. 1213 has already passed the California legislature -- it's up to Governor Brown's to sign this bill into law. Please take action now and call on the governor to protect California's bobcats and sign A.B. 1213
Let's get together and put an end to this. SIGN HERE
Overview of petition:
Currently, trappers can kill unlimited numbers of bobcats in California between November and January -- all for the commercial fur trade, where beautiful bobcat fur gets snatched up in places like China and Russia. Bobcat trapping is even legal along the borders of national parks and other protected areas.
This commercial trapping is not only inhumane; it also hurts California's beautiful and ecologically important wild places.
But there's hope for our bobcats: Assembly Bill 1213, known as the Bobcat Protection Act of 2013, would limit commercial trapping of bobcats in California. It includes an immediate prohibition of bobcat trapping around Joshua Tree National Park and directs the California Fish and Game Commission to institute further protections.
A.B. 1213 has already passed the California legislature -- it's up to Governor Brown's to sign this bill into law. Please take action now and call on the governor to protect California's bobcats and sign A.B. 1213
Alabama: Don't Ban Rehab of Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
If we human beings choose to stop assisting injured animals then who will help them? This is outrageous! Sign this petition to help urge Alabama to stop this ban.
At the end of August, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sent a letter to wildlife rehabilitation facilities and individual rehabilitators that it would no longer be issuing permits for foxes, skunks, bats, coyotes, opossums, raccoons or wild pigs.
The department is instructing anyone who finds an injured or orphaned animal to either leave them where they are or bring them somewhere to be immediately euthanized. Rehabbers have been instructed to turn people away or take in animals and euthanize them.
By the department's logic, there's no reason to save individual animals of species who aren't considered threatened or endangered.
There may not be a biological reason to save these creatures, but there's certainly a moral one. Especially for those who end up needing help because of human activities, like a mother being accidentally hit by a car, or intentionally killed, or an infant being injured by a domestic pet.
Compassionate actions shouldn't be criminalized. Please stand with wildlife lovers who are opposing this decision and ask the department to overturn this rule.
Overview of petition:
At the end of August, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources sent a letter to wildlife rehabilitation facilities and individual rehabilitators that it would no longer be issuing permits for foxes, skunks, bats, coyotes, opossums, raccoons or wild pigs.
The department is instructing anyone who finds an injured or orphaned animal to either leave them where they are or bring them somewhere to be immediately euthanized. Rehabbers have been instructed to turn people away or take in animals and euthanize them.
By the department's logic, there's no reason to save individual animals of species who aren't considered threatened or endangered.
There may not be a biological reason to save these creatures, but there's certainly a moral one. Especially for those who end up needing help because of human activities, like a mother being accidentally hit by a car, or intentionally killed, or an infant being injured by a domestic pet.
Compassionate actions shouldn't be criminalized. Please stand with wildlife lovers who are opposing this decision and ask the department to overturn this rule.
SIGN THE PETITION! STOP MASS KILLING OF ROMANIAN DOGS
Everyone, please, we need your help! Take a moment to sign this petition to stop the slaughter of Romanian dogs. CLICK HERE!!
Overview of the petition:
Three Million stray dogs in Romanian dogs face death as a form of population control while it is more humane, and economically logical, to spay and neuter the animals.
One unspayed female dog, her mate and their offspring can produce up to 67,000 dogs in only 6 years.
The price to spay one female dog certianly outweighs the price to hired a dog-catcher to catch 67,000, and euthanize them.
We ask Romania to find humane and economically sound solutions and stop the senseless mass killing of dogs.
Overview of the petition:
Three Million stray dogs in Romanian dogs face death as a form of population control while it is more humane, and economically logical, to spay and neuter the animals.
One unspayed female dog, her mate and their offspring can produce up to 67,000 dogs in only 6 years.
The price to spay one female dog certianly outweighs the price to hired a dog-catcher to catch 67,000, and euthanize them.
We ask Romania to find humane and economically sound solutions and stop the senseless mass killing of dogs.
So Heartwarming
This video brought tears to my eyes. For everyone out there that does not believe animals and humans having a special bond.
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