Big Wild Bi-Weekly 5.8.09

Dear Friends,

We stand at an incredible juncture in wilderness protection history. NREPA (Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act--HR 980)just had its second hearing in as many years. With strong House leadership and bi-partisan support now is the time for this bill to move. If you have contacted your elected officials, now is the time. Please read the action alert below and contact the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

http://www.friendsoftheclearwater.org/articles/tell-congress-pass-northe...

If you already have a statement prepared simply email it to: domenick.carroll@mail.house.gov.

Please also take 5 minutes and sign this nation-wide petition encouraging Congress to pass NREPA:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Support-NREPA

After taking action to make the Wild Clearwater and Wild Northern Rockies WILD permanently, celebrate with us by enjoying a presentation by renowned forest ecologist and professional photographer, George Wuerthner, nextTuesday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. at the 1912 Building in Moscow. For more on George:

http://www.friendsoftheclearwater.org/articles/evening-george-wuerthner

for a permanently wild Clearwater,

Will Boyd

Education & Outreach Director