Action Alerts

Save Indiana Wildlife from Blood Sport
May 5, 2008
In much of the South and elsewhere, live coyotes and foxes are released inside a fenced enclosure where hounds are judged on how they chase down the penned animals. The coyotes have nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, no escape. Soon, they are cornered and torn apart by the dogs. Wildlife penning is really a perverse form of staged animal fighting. Show your support for ending this cruel practice by submitting your comments by the May 5th deadline.

Show Support for the Protect America's Wildlife (PAW) Act
Representative George Miller has introduced legislation to close a federal loophole to end Alaska's aerial hunting program and prevent it from spreading into other areas.

Ohio River Water Quality Standards
April 28, 2008
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission is beginning the process of their Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards on the Ohio River. The process begins with a series of public workshops located throughout Kentucky. It is extremely important that you attend one of these public workshops so that you are in formed about upcoming potential changes to Ohio River Water Quality Standards. Remember, your drinking water may be affected.

Bison Slaughter
April 10, 2008
A record number of bison – over 1,100 – have been slaughtered this winter around Yellowstone National Park. The removal of nearly one-quarter of the park’s bison population dramatically demonstrates the need to reform the rules governing the last stronghold for America’s wild bison.

Crunch Time in the Legislature
Chapter Director's Update on the 2008 Indiana Legislative Session.

Take Action!
Be part of the solution. Here are easy ways for you to express your views on important legislation about conservation and the environment.

By the People, For the People
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