National Call-In Day to Suzanne Lewis
0 views
Skip to first unread message
news.omega
Feb 14, 2008, 11:30:22 AM2/14/08
to freepa...@googlegroups.com
Thursday February 14, NATIONAL CALL-IN
DAY:
Dear Buffalo Friends,
Yellowstone officials continue to spill the
blood of America's last wild buffalo, our national heritage.
Sixteen more buffalo were transported to slaughter Wednesday, 30 more
were captured, and the 17 calves that were slated to be sent to the
Corwin Springs Quarantine Facility will be sent to slaughter today,
because the facility is not ready for them. A press release from
Yellowstone National Park is pasted at the end of this special
alert.
Thank you for all the action you have been
taking in the past couple of days. This morning our Week of
Action begins in earnest with a series of National Call-in Days to
target decision-makers responsible for the harassment and slaughter of
the last wild buffalo population in the United States.
We begin by calling Yellowstone
Superintendent Suzanne Lewis. Three phone numbers and talking
points are provided below.
We must STOP THE SLAUGHTER NOW!
Please pick up your phone right now and tell the Park they should be
protecting the bison instead of catering to Montana's cattle
interests. The buffalo death toll is very likely to increase
significantly.
169 wild buffalo have already been captured
inside Yellowstone National Park's Stephens Creek bison trap.
All are being sent to slaughter. None but calves have been
tested for exposure to brucellosis, the supposed reason for the
kill.
FOR THE LOVE OF BUFFALO, PLEASE CALL
NOW!!
Superintendent Suzanne Lewis,
Yellowstone National Park 307-344-2002
307-344-2013 (public affairs) 307-344-7381
(main)
TALKING POINTS FOR CALLING SUZANNE LEWIS
1. Stop the Slaughter NOW!
2. The last wild bison in the U.S., a national treasure, are in your care. You are responsible for protecting America's national heritage, not defending the economic interests of Montana's cattle industry
3. Stop killing/harassing/quarantining America's last wild buffalo - Withdraw from the Interagency Bison Management Plan now - take proactive steps to secure funding for bison habitat such as winter range and calving grounds on Gallatin National Forest.
2. The last wild bison in the U.S., a national treasure, are in your care. You are responsible for protecting America's national heritage, not defending the economic interests of Montana's cattle industry
3. Stop killing/harassing/quarantining America's last wild buffalo - Withdraw from the Interagency Bison Management Plan now - take proactive steps to secure funding for bison habitat such as winter range and calving grounds on Gallatin National Forest.
4. Release all buffalo currently being held in the Stephen's
Creek trap and dismantle the trap now!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION FOR THE BUFFALO!
For more information about the Week of Action, including the
schedule for national call-in days and information about writing
letters to the editor of your local, regional and national media,
please visit
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/actnow/weekofaction08.html
**************************************
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK PRESS RELEASE:
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2008 08-008
Al Nash or Stacy Vallie (307) 344-2015
----------------------------------------------------
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE
----------------------------------------------------
BISON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CONTINUE NEAR GARDINER
The Stephens Creek bison capture facility northwest of Gardiner, Montana,
and inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, has been
open and operating since Friday, February 8. The facility is operated
under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
During the past week, several small groups of bison have repeatedly moved
through the Stephens Creek area toward or across the park boundary, where
cattle graze on private land. Under the IBMP, the park works with other
agencies to conserve a viable, wild bison population while cooperating to
protect Montana's brucellosis-free status. That means keeping bison
separated from cattle present on land outside the park.
Hazing animals back inside the park continues to be the first step of
adaptive management of bison in the Stephens Creek boundary area. When
hazing is no longer effective or safe, capture operations may be conducted.
U.S. Department of the Interior
Yellowstone National Park
P.O. Box 168
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2008 08-008
Al Nash or Stacy Vallie (307) 344-2015
----------------------------------------------------
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE
----------------------------------------------------
BISON MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS CONTINUE NEAR GARDINER
The Stephens Creek bison capture facility northwest of Gardiner, Montana,
and inside the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, has been
open and operating since Friday, February 8. The facility is operated
under the Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP).
During the past week, several small groups of bison have repeatedly moved
through the Stephens Creek area toward or across the park boundary, where
cattle graze on private land. Under the IBMP, the park works with other
agencies to conserve a viable, wild bison population while cooperating to
protect Montana's brucellosis-free status. That means keeping bison
separated from cattle present on land outside the park.
Hazing animals back inside the park continues to be the first step of
adaptive management of bison in the Stephens Creek boundary area. When
hazing is no longer effective or safe, capture operations may be conducted.
A group of about 30 more bison were hazed and captured Wednesday
afternoon.
Under the IBMP, bison that are captured at Stephens Creek may be held for
spring release, tested for brucellosis, provided for the quarantine
research project, or sent to slaughter. Since holding wild bison captive
Under the IBMP, bison that are captured at Stephens Creek may be held for
spring release, tested for brucellosis, provided for the quarantine
research project, or sent to slaughter. Since holding wild bison captive
for a long period of time may lead to habituation, the park is
working with
the other IBMP agencies to ship any animals captured at this time either to
slaughter or to the quarantine feasibility study facility at Corwin
Springs.
A total of 83 bison have been transported to slaughter since the Stephens
Creek facility began operating last week. 19 calves were tested for
exposure to brucellosis as candidates for the quarantine feasibility
research project being conducted by the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Since the project is currently unable to accept these calves at the Corwin
Springs facility, the 17 seronegative calves will be transported to
slaughter along with a number of other bison Thursday. Currently a total
of approximately 90 bison are in the Stephens Creek facility awaiting
transport.
For safety reasons, the area around the Stephens Creek facility is closed
to the public when capturing, holding, and releasing bison. A map and
information on the closure is available for public review during normal
business hours at the Chief Ranger's Office and the Albright Visitor
Center.
This is the eighth winter the IBMP has been used to guide brucellosis risk
management actions.
The five cooperating agencies operating under the IBMP are the National
Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, the Montana Department of Livestock and the Montana
Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
The late summer 2007 population estimate was 4,700 bison.
- www.nps.gov/yell -
Note to representatives of the media and interest groups:
Ongoing operations in the closure area have precluded our ability to
schedule any small group trips into the closure area for representatives of
the media, park employees, or interest groups. We will look for an
opportunity to offer this access after the conclusion of the President's
Day holiday weekend. Requests must be made in advance by calling the
Public Affairs Office Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm MST
at 307-344-2013.
the other IBMP agencies to ship any animals captured at this time either to
slaughter or to the quarantine feasibility study facility at Corwin
Springs.
A total of 83 bison have been transported to slaughter since the Stephens
Creek facility began operating last week. 19 calves were tested for
exposure to brucellosis as candidates for the quarantine feasibility
research project being conducted by the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Since the project is currently unable to accept these calves at the Corwin
Springs facility, the 17 seronegative calves will be transported to
slaughter along with a number of other bison Thursday. Currently a total
of approximately 90 bison are in the Stephens Creek facility awaiting
transport.
For safety reasons, the area around the Stephens Creek facility is closed
to the public when capturing, holding, and releasing bison. A map and
information on the closure is available for public review during normal
business hours at the Chief Ranger's Office and the Albright Visitor
Center.
This is the eighth winter the IBMP has been used to guide brucellosis risk
management actions.
The five cooperating agencies operating under the IBMP are the National
Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the USDA Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, the Montana Department of Livestock and the Montana
Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
The late summer 2007 population estimate was 4,700 bison.
- www.nps.gov/yell -
Note to representatives of the media and interest groups:
Ongoing operations in the closure area have precluded our ability to
schedule any small group trips into the closure area for representatives of
the media, park employees, or interest groups. We will look for an
opportunity to offer this access after the conclusion of the President's
Day holiday weekend. Requests must be made in advance by calling the
Public Affairs Office Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm MST
at 307-344-2013.
--
Media &
Outreach
BFC is the only group working
in the field every day
in defense of the last wild
buffalo in the U.S.
Stay informed! Get our
weekly email Updates from the Field:
Send your email address to
bfc-...@wildrockies.org
BOYCOTT BEEF! It's
what's killing wild buffalo
Speak Out! Contact
politicians and involved agencies today:
Write a Letter to the Editor
of key newspapers:
Help the buffalo by recycling
your used cell phones & printer cartridges:
It's free and easy.
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/support/recycleprint.html.
--
Dan Brister, MS
Project Director
Buffalo Field Campaign
PO Box 957
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 726-5555
b...@wildrockies.org
Project Director
Buffalo Field Campaign
PO Box 957
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 726-5555
b...@wildrockies.org
--
Media &
Outreach
BFC is the only group working
in the field every day
in defense of the last wild
buffalo in the U.S.
Stay informed! Get our
weekly email Updates from the Field:
Send your email address to
bfc-...@wildrockies.org
BOYCOTT BEEF! It's
what's killing wild buffalo
Speak Out! Contact
politicians and involved agencies today:
Write a Letter to the Editor
of key newspapers:
Help the buffalo by recycling
your used cell phones & printer cartridges:
It's free and easy.
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/support/recycleprint.html.
Omega Group
Feb 15, 2008, 4:49:12 AM2/15/08
to Freepage News
National Call-in Day to Mary Bomar, NPS Director
Friday, February 15, 2008
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY to NPS Director Mary Bomar 202-208-4621!
Dear Buffalo Friends,
Yellowstone officials continue to spill the blood of America's last
wild buffalo, our national heritage. 44 more wild buffalo were sent
to slaughter Thursday morning - Valentine's Day - from Yellowstone
National Park.
Thank you for all the action you have been taking. You have made
Suzanne Lewis' phone ring off the hook! Good work!
Today, on our second day of the Week of Action, we target our national
call-in day to Suzanne's boss, the Director of the National Park
Service, Mary Bomar. 202-208-4621. Talking points are provided
National Park out of the Interagency Bison misManagement Plan and
protect the bison they are mandated to protect, instead of catering to
been sent to slaughter, regardless of the fact that 17 tested negative
for exposure to brucellosis. Further, brucellosis is a disease of the
reproductive system, and neither bulls nor any buffalo under breeding
age can transmit it. No wild buffalo has ever transmitted brucellosis
back to the cattle they got it from. This issue is not about
brucellosis, but about the grass and who gets to eat it. Our native
wild buffalo should live wild and free on their historic range, not be
held prisoner to the interests of Montana cattle producers.
Director of the National Park Service, Mary Bomar
202-208-4621
The goal is to make the phones ring off the hook, but for those out of
the country, you can send an email to mary_...@nps.gov
TALKING POINTS FOR CALLING NPS DIRECTOR MARY BOMAR
4. Pull Yellowstone National Park out of the Interagency Bison
Friday, February 15, 2008
NATIONAL CALL-IN DAY to NPS Director Mary Bomar 202-208-4621!
Dear Buffalo Friends,
Yellowstone officials continue to spill the blood of America's last
to slaughter Thursday morning - Valentine's Day - from Yellowstone
National Park.
Thank you for all the action you have been taking. You have made
Suzanne Lewis' phone ring off the hook! Good work!
Today, on our second day of the Week of Action, we target our national
call-in day to Suzanne's boss, the Director of the National Park
Service, Mary Bomar. 202-208-4621. Talking points are provided
below.
We must STOP THE SLAUGHTER NOW! Please pick up your phone right now
and tell the National Park Service they should pull Yellowstone
We must STOP THE SLAUGHTER NOW! Please pick up your phone right now
National Park out of the Interagency Bison misManagement Plan and
protect the bison they are mandated to protect, instead of catering to
Montana's cattle interests. The buffalo death toll is very likely to
increase significantly.
169 wild buffalo have already been captured inside Yellowstone
National Park's Stephens Creek bison trap. All are being sent to
slaughter. None but calves have been tested for exposure to
brucellosis, the supposed reason for the kill. All the calves have
increase significantly.
169 wild buffalo have already been captured inside Yellowstone
National Park's Stephens Creek bison trap. All are being sent to
slaughter. None but calves have been tested for exposure to
been sent to slaughter, regardless of the fact that 17 tested negative
for exposure to brucellosis. Further, brucellosis is a disease of the
reproductive system, and neither bulls nor any buffalo under breeding
age can transmit it. No wild buffalo has ever transmitted brucellosis
back to the cattle they got it from. This issue is not about
brucellosis, but about the grass and who gets to eat it. Our native
wild buffalo should live wild and free on their historic range, not be
held prisoner to the interests of Montana cattle producers.
Director of the National Park Service, Mary Bomar
202-208-4621
The goal is to make the phones ring off the hook, but for those out of
the country, you can send an email to mary_...@nps.gov
TALKING POINTS FOR CALLING NPS DIRECTOR MARY BOMAR
1. Stop the Slaughter NOW!
2. The last wild bison in the U.S., a national treasure, are in your
care. You are responsible for protecting America's national heritage,
not defending the economic interests of Montana's cattle industry
3. Stop killing/harassing/quarantining America's last wild buffalo.
2. The last wild bison in the U.S., a national treasure, are in your
care. You are responsible for protecting America's national heritage,
not defending the economic interests of Montana's cattle industry
4. Pull Yellowstone National Park out of the Interagency Bison
Management Plan now - take proactive steps to secure funding for bison
habitat such as winter range and calving grounds on Gallatin National
Forest.
4. Make Yellowstone release all buffalo currently being held in the
habitat such as winter range and calving grounds on Gallatin National
Forest.
Stephen's Creek trap and dismantle the trap now!
THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION FOR THE BUFFALO!
For more information about the Week of Action, including the schedule
for national call-in days and information about writing letters to the
editor of your local, regional and national media, please visit
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/actnow/weekofaction08.html
THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION FOR THE BUFFALO!
For more information about the Week of Action, including the schedule
for national call-in days and information about writing letters to the
editor of your local, regional and national media, please visit
http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/actnow/weekofaction08.html
Reply all
Reply to author
Forward
0 new messages