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Current Issues

Ask Your Legislators to Let the People Vote
The Florida Legislature voted to adjourn a special session without taking up the constitutional amendment resolution to ban offshore oil drilling in Florida. Ask your legislators to let the people vote! Go >>

Oil Spill Alert
Protect the Southeast U.S. from another oil rig disaster. Send a quick online letter to leaders in Washington, letting them know you oppose oil drilling and support clean energy. Go >>

Florida Residents: Protect Florida's Beaches
Offshore drilling is an issue that affects Florida's environment and its unique species, including manatees. Save the Manatee Club has joined a coalition of groups working to protect Florida's beaches, and we need your help! Sign a petition and send a quick online letter to your state representatives. Go >>

Help Save Okinawa Dugongs and Coral Reef Ecosystem
The U.S. government is planning a new American military base atop a healthy coral reef that will likely destroy the diverse array of animal life the reef supports, including at least nine species threatened with extinction. Dugongs, a relative of manatees, rely on these reefs for their survival. The Center for Biological Diversity has posted an action alert on this issue. Please visit and send a quick online letter to President Obama, Secretary Gates, Secretary Clinton, and the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, asking them to reconsider construction of this airbase. Go >>

Keep the Endangered Species Act Strong
Changes to Endangered Species Act regulations have been proposed for 2010. Please sign a online petition to keep the ESA strong so it continues to protect manatees and other endangered wildlife. Go >>

Floridians: Vote Yes on Amendment 4
Amendment 4 is a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution sponsored by Florida Hometown Democracy, a non-partisan, grass-roots group. Over 1,000,000 Florida voters signed the Florida Hometown Democracy petition to qualify this important citizens' reform for the November 2010 ballot. Amendment 4 will give you, the Florida voter, a vote on growth in your community. Get more info >>

Updates

Three Sisters is Saved!
It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Three Sisters Springs has finally been saved. Read an incredible story of how disparate forces came together to make a difference for manatees and for future generations. Go >>

Good News! Governor Crist to Vetoes HB 1565
During the 2010 Florida Legislative session, bills passed in both the House (HB 1565) and Senate (SB 1844) that would substantially limit the ability of agencies to adopt needed administrative rules, including rules related to manatee and other environmental protection. Thanks for your help! Recently, Florida Governor Charlie Crist vetoed this bad bill.

Oklawaha Marina Permit Application Withdrawn
Thank you for all your emails and letters! The applicant has removed their permit application for a 400-slip marina in Lake Ocklawaha (Rodman Reservoir) in Florida. Your effort has prevented the immediate watercraft-related threat to manatees and supported future manatee warm water habitat through the Department of Environmental Protection’s long term restoration plans for the Ocklawaha River.


Other Ways to Help Manatees

Sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge!
You can help protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a safety net for our nation's wildlife, fish and plants on the brink of extinction. For over 30 years, the ESA has provided critical protections for endangered species and the places where they live. Please sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge (SMC is a member of the Endangered Species Coalition) and show your support. When various threats arise to the Endangered Species Act in the form of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives or the Senate or negative administrative actions, the conservation community will be able to take the list of pledge supporters to Members of Congress and let them know that their constituents support strong protections for our nation’s endangered fish, plants and wildlife. Go >>

Join the Manatee Sighting Network
Have you seen a manatee in the wild lately? If you live along a river, estuary, canal or coastal area in Florida, you can help provide valuable information to researchers who are tracking manatees. When you spot a manatee, just fill out our simple one-page form >>

Register To Vote!
Being an advocate means taking an active part in government. The best way you can do this is register to vote. Go to www.congress.org and then click on your state in the U.S. map. It's that easy!



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