Yellowstone National Park’s famous Cottonwood Pack has just been
destroyed -- all the adult wolves have been killed, and the surviving
pups will likely die without the rest of their wolf family.
The
Cottonwoods are just some of the latest victims of the federal
government’s likely illegal decision to eliminate vital protections for
our wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the northern Rockies. Unless we
are successful in urging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to reverse this
bad decision, hundreds more wolves will be killed.
Please
sign our petition and urge Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to
immediately take action to restore protections for these amazing
animals.
The
Cottonwood wolves are not alone. They’re among the more than 60 wolves
already killed in the region -- a disturbingly high number for a
hunting season only weeks old.
I was there when the first
wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park, and I have
personally guided Defenders members to watch the Cottonwood Pack. It is
particularly heartbreaking to see one of America's greatest
conservation victories slip from our grasp because of a policy mistake.
But there is still time to correct it -- and if we act quickly, we can
still save the lives of literally hundreds of wolves in the region.
Our
wolves need your voice -- and the support of as many others as possible
who care about the future of these magnificent animals.
Sign
this important petition today. We will personally hand-deliver your
signatures to the Department of the Interior as a powerful statement
that America supports a lasting future for our wolves.
The
next few weeks will be crucial for our wolves in this region. The truth
is, the future of wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the northern
Rockies is at a crossroads -- and it will take the voices of caring
wildlife supporters like you to make a difference.
Last
month, a federal judge ruled that we are likely to win our lawsuit to
restore protections for these beloved wolves. But with the lives of
hundreds of wolves at stake, we can’t wait for the final ruling on our
case -- a ruling that will likely not come for many months.
Please sign our petition to Secretary Salazar today.
The
Cottonwood wolves were not the first victims of the flawed delisting --
and they certainly won’t be the last. The time has come to correct the
unacceptable error made by the Obama administration that continues to
erode one of the greatest conservation victories of the last century.
Please lend your voice to help save our wolves.
Together, we can ensure that wolves will be an enduring part of America.