Grizzly Bears in Peril
http://www.nrdconline.org/campaign/biogems_bears_1206
Urge officials not to use bombs and other explosives to control avalanches in Glacier National Park.
To: Superintendent Mick Holm
I am writing in support of Alternative B for Glacier National Park's Avalanche Hazard Reduction Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This alternative is the most effective way to reduce the risk to human safety from avalanches, while protecting the park's magnificent wildlife and wilderness character.
The use of military artillery, including dropping bombs from helicopters and firing howitzer shells, is simply inappropriate in a national park. Further, it is not always reliable, especially in Glacier's extreme winter conditions. A safer and more environmentally benign alternative is readily available. Upgrading the neglected system of snow sheds and incorporating wildlife overpasses would better protect the public and reduce the mortality rates of threatened wildlife, especially grizzly bears.
Glacier National Park is fortunate to support one of the largest remaining grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states. I strongly support the Alternative B proposal to preserve Glacier's magnificent wild landscape while protecting one of the grizzly bears' last remaining habitats.
Urge officials not to use bombs and other explosives to control avalanches in Glacier National Park.
To: Superintendent Mick Holm
I am writing in support of Alternative B for Glacier National Park's Avalanche Hazard Reduction Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This alternative is the most effective way to reduce the risk to human safety from avalanches, while protecting the park's magnificent wildlife and wilderness character.
The use of military artillery, including dropping bombs from helicopters and firing howitzer shells, is simply inappropriate in a national park. Further, it is not always reliable, especially in Glacier's extreme winter conditions. A safer and more environmentally benign alternative is readily available. Upgrading the neglected system of snow sheds and incorporating wildlife overpasses would better protect the public and reduce the mortality rates of threatened wildlife, especially grizzly bears.
Glacier National Park is fortunate to support one of the largest remaining grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states. I strongly support the Alternative B proposal to preserve Glacier's magnificent wild landscape while protecting one of the grizzly bears' last remaining habitats.
rudkla - 22. Dez, 17:48
