[chapter-communicator] FW: Audubon Newswire: Volume 3, Number 13
- From: "TENNEFOSS, Lynn" <ltennefoss@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <audubon-newswire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <nas-chapter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <audubon-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <chapter-communicator@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 17:34:07 -0400
> > <<Untitled Attachment>>
>
> Audubon Newswire
> Volume 3, Number 13
> Friday, August 5, 2005
>
> A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a
> song.
> -- Chinese Proverb
>
> In this Issue:
>
> -- Lights, Camera> ...> Puffins! The Puffin Cam is Now Live
> -- Conservation Groups Call for Endangered Listing for Red Knot
> -- Arctic Update: Your Help is Needed to Save the Arctic Refuge
> -- REMINDER: Centennial Photo Contest
> -- Regional Election Nomination Process Completed
> -- Audubon Education Launches New Site Design
> -- Audubon in the News
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Lights, Camera> ...> Puffins! The Puffin Cam is Now Live
>
> Matinicus Rock, Maine, August 5, 2005 - Today, Audubon announced that
> researchers, students, and bird lovers worldwide will have the chance to get
> intimate views of puffins and other Maine seabirds. The Project Puffin
> seabird camera is now beaming live-streaming video from Matinicus Rock-Maine>
> '> s largest colony of Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills. Matinicus Rock is
> located 22 miles south of Rockland, Maine. This is the first year that that
> Matinicus Rock seabirds will appear on the web - to watch, click on
> www.projectpuffin.org.
>
> The robotic camera was funded by grants from MBNA Foundation and the Disney
> Wildlife Conservation Fund. The video signal is beamed by microwave 25 miles
> to Rockland where it is linked to an Internet connection at the site of the
> future Project Puffin Visitor Center.
>
> When the Center opens, a unique camera feature will allow visitors to pan all
> directions, zooming in and out for closer views, visitors will be able to
> operate the camera. The camera is an invention of Daniel Zatz of SeeMore
> Wildlife Systems of Homer, Alaska.
>
> To read the full release, visit
> www.audubon.org/news/press_releases/index.html.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Conservation Groups Call for Endangered Listing for Red Knot
>
> Washington, DC, August 5, 2005 - In response to the 80 percent decline in the
> Red Knot population over the past ten years, leading conservation groups
> filed an emergency petition asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list
> the Red Knot as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The
> listing request comes from an alliance of wildlife groups including Defenders
> of Wildlife, New Jersey Audubon Society, American Bird Conservancy, the
> National Audubon Society, Delaware Audubon Society, Citizens Campaign for the
> Environment, Audubon New York, Audubon Maryland-DC and Virginia Audubon
> Council.
>
> "> The Red Knot features one of the longest migrations of any bird species
> and is a valuable part of the coastal web of life from the Arctic to the
> southern tip of South America,> "> said Greg Butcher, Director of Bird
> Conservation for the National Audubon Society. > "> Our willingness to act
> quickly and decisively to save this icon of global connectedness is a
> powerful test of our stewardship of Earth> '> s vital resources.> ">
>
> "> The science is clear and compelling that emergency listing is desperately
> needed to protect the Red Knot,> "> according to Thomas J. Gilmore,
> President of New Jersey Audubon Society. > "> Only by listing the Red Knot
> can we safeguard New Jersey> '> s Serengeti - the Delaware Bay - for future
> generations.> ">
>
> The petition can be found on line at
> www.defenders.org/wildlife/redknots/petition.pdf.
>
> To read the full release, visit
> www.audubon.org/news/press_releases/RedKnot_05.html.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Arctic Update: Your Help is Needed to Save the Arctic Refuge
>
> Washington, DC, August 5, 2005 - The fight over the Arctic National Wildlife
> Refuge is heating up this summer! Audubon is making a big push to save the
> pristine wilderness in Alaska from destructive oil drilling, and you can
> help. >
>
> After 25 years of fighting, the last best chance to protect the Refuge will
> be in the House of Representatives on a vote quickly approaching in
> September. In August, members of Congress who will be casting deciding votes
> will be returning to their district offices to visit with their constituents
> - like you! All Audubon Chapters and Audubon members have an opportunity to
> use this important time to weigh in with their members of Congress and fight
> at this critical time for one of the most pristine places left in America!
>
> Critically important targets in the House of Representatives include:
> Bradley (NH), Ehlers (MI), Frelinghuysen (NJ), Ferguson (NJ), Smith (NJ),
> LoBiondo (NJ), Gilchrest (MD), Kelly (NY), Kennedy (MN), Kirk (IL), Gerlach
> (PA), Reichert (WA), Schwarz (MI), Ramstad (MN), Castle (DE ), Bass (NH),
> Boehlert (NY), Johnson (IL), Shays (CT), Simmons (CT), Johnson (CT), Leach
> (IA), Saxton (NJ), Fitzpatrick (PA), Walsh (NY), Bartlett (MD), and Inglis
> (SC).
>
> If one of these congressmen represents you, contact their office today, and
> make a difference for the birds and wildlife of the Arctic Refuge! Log on to
> Audubon> '> s special PROTECT THE ARCTIC website at
> www.audubon.org/campaign/arcticpolicy/ website, or contact Desiree Groves at
> dgroves@xxxxxxxxxxx in Audubon> '> s public policy office in Washington, DC
> at 202-861-2242, x. 3038 to find out more about how you can help!
>
> Not sure who your lawmaker is? Click here to enter your zip code to find out
> - http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/!
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> REMINDER: Centennial Photo Contest
>
> Got some photogenic feathered friends? Caught that feisty Damselfly on film?
> Get your 15 minutes of fame by entering them in our Centennial Photo
> Contest, open to all Audubon staff and Chapter members. AUDUBON magazine> '>
> s eminent Art Director and Photo Editor will judge entries, with the winners'
> photos highlighted on our website and Intranet. Licensed Products prizes
> will be awarded to the top finisher in each of the six categories, and one
> overall Best in Show. Photos submitted will help to build our photo library.
> Please contact Kim Phillips at kphillips@xxxxxxxxxxx for entry forms or
> answers to any questions you may have. Best of luck and happy shooting!
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Regional Election Nomination Process Completed
>
> Each year, Chapters in three of the nine election regions nationwide select a
> nominee for a three-year position on the National Audubon Board of Directors.
> This year, elections were held in the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Western
> Election Regions. Elections are now complete, and the nominees are:
>
> Great Lakes: A. Peter Cannon, Jr.
> Mid-Atlantic: Caroline C. Coe
> Western: Charles F. Kahle
>
> The nominees' names will be placed on the slate of nominees to the Board that
> is voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Members in January 2006. For more
> details and full election results, please visit
> www.audubon.org/nas/board/regional/index.html.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Audubon.org> '> s Education Pages Sporting a New Look
>
> The education pages on Audubon.org have been redesigned to provide a more
> engaging and kid-friendly look and feel. The same rich content is still
> there, with pages focused on Audubon Centers, Audubon Adventures, Audubon
> Camps, and Audubon educational publications for schools and families, as well
> as Bird & Wildlife information and links to complementary Audubon At Home
> pages.
>
> Click here www.audubon.org/educate/index.php to view our new look!
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------>
>
> Audubon In the News
>
> Here are a few recent news stories about Audubon.
>
> Local Audubon Leader Has Lifetime Love of Flying Friends -
> http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?c=MGArticle&cid=1031784062492&pagename=WSJ/MGArticle/WSJ_BasicArticle
>
> Audubon> '> s Rainey Sanctuary Makes Coastline, Louisiana Newsletter (see
> page 4) - http://www.crcl.org/CoastWise%20Spring%2005.pdf
>
> Rare Hummingbird> '> s Spotted in Texas - http://enn.com/today.html?id=8337
>
> Rare Blue Lobster at Audubon Society of Rhode Island -
> http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=96148
>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Audubon Newswire is sent to Audubon Chapter leaders, board members, and
others interested in Audubon activities nationwide. If you do not wish to
receive further editions, it is easy to unsubscribe: simply send an e-mail
message to <ltennefoss@xxxxxxxxxxx>. In the subject of your e-mail, write
UNSUBSCRIBE NEWSWIRE. For questions or to suggest topics for Newswire, please
contact the Chapter Services Office through e-mail at <ltennefoss@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
or by phone at (800) 542-2748.
Other related posts:
- » [chapter-communicator] FW: Audubon Newswire: Volume 3, Number 13
