[Dialogue] Audubon Advisory - Special Election Edition

Wed Nov 5 18:49:29 EST 2008

He's being considered for a position, as is his cousin Caroline.

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Robert Kennedy as head of the EPA would be a start.  Cynthia

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Subject: Audubon Advisory - Special Election Edition

 Audubon Advisory Special Election Edition
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Election Results Bring Conservation Opportunity and Need for Action
Statement of Audubon President and CEO John Flicker following the election
of President-elect Obama and the new Congress
"Voters in this historic election cast their ballots not only for change,
but for a new era of hope for our environment, and the people, birds, and
other wildlife that depend on it. Washington has been ignoring critical
environmental issues for too long. President-elect Barack Obama and a more
environmentally aware Congress offer the promise of leadership and
fundamental change that could usher in new protections for America's great
natural heritage, and a new lease on life for species in decline. 
"Despite real reason for optimism, we cannot take conservation gains for
granted. Audubon is committed to helping the new Administration and Congress
to live up to their great promise; and to make conservation, clean energy
and green jobs part of America's path to a brighter tomorrow. 
"Through our local Chapters, state offices and national grass roots efforts,
Audubon will join with others in the environmental community to ensure that
our newly elected leaders lead the way on issues vital to our environment,
our economy and diversity of life on Earth." 
Issues demanding prompt attention include:
Presidential Appointments:

*	President-elect Obama should start by appointing to key
environmental positions within his Administration qualified leaders who will
defend our clean air and water, protect habitat and endangered species,
aggressively address global warming, and steward our great natural heritage
for future generations.

Scientific Integrity:

*	The Department of the Interior should systematically review and
reverse decisions made by the past Administration under the Endangered
Species Act that were influenced by political considerations and not based
on sound science. 

*	President-elect Obama should send a clear signal to everyone in his
administration to restore and respect scientific integrity in all
environmental decisions.

Global Warming and Renewable Energy:

*	President-elect Obama has said that: "We cannot afford more of the
same timid politics when the future of our planet is at stake." He's right.
We welcome the opportunity to help him deliver his promised $150 billion
plan for clean energy technologies that would protect our environment and
stimulate the economy, creating up 5 million new green jobs. 

*	The Congress should pass legislation providing significant
incentives for development of renewable energy such as a strong Renewables
Portfolio Standard and a long-term extension of the Production Tax Credit,
and pass significant legislation to address global warming with a
comprehensive cap-and-trade program. 

*	The new Administration and Congress must lead a transformation in
American energy production and use through investments in energy efficiency
and clean energy technologies. This can minimize the fluctuation of gas
prices while protecting our beaches, coastal ecosystems and the Alaskan
landscape from the threats of oil and gas drilling.

Endangered Species Conservation:

*	We'll work with the Administration to secure reversal of the Bush
administration's weakening of the Endangered Species Act, such as the
controversial decision to allow agencies to self-consult regarding the
impacts of federally-approved projects on endangered species. 

*	Congress should pass new tax incentives to encourage private
landowners to work toward recovery of endangered species.

Bird and Habitat Conservation: 

*	The Administration and the Congress should reinvest in the National
Wildlife Refuge System and address the unacceptable $3.5 billion maintenance
backlog crippling this critical tool for conservation. 

*	The Congress should pass legislation to conserve neotropical
migratory birds and address the steep declines in America's common birds
that are disappearing from parks, farms, and backyards across the country.

Ecosystem Restoration: 

*	The Administration and the Congress should fund significant new
restoration projects to improve the status of America's great natural
ecosystems: The Mississippi River, the Everglades, Long Island Sound, and
the Great Lakes. 

Your support, along with Audubon's unique chapter, state, and national
presence, will enable us to seize this rare opportunity for real
conservation progress in the weeks and months ahead. Please continue your
grassroots advocacy to hold our leaders accountable to their conservation
promises. And consider making a special gift
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vital work. If you're not already a full-fledged Audubon member, sign up
while you're there. Benefits such as our acclaimed Audubon magazine and
participation in local Chapters and Center events will expand you awareness
of conservation issues and offer new opportunities to make a difference. 
Though economic times are hard, there's is no time like the present to shape
the future of our world for birds, other wildlife, and for people too.
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