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Current Issues

Protect Florida's Water Quality
Please send a quick message to President Obama, letting him know you support EPA standards and wish to see those approved to help improve and protect Florida's water quality. Go>>

Manatees Threatened By Political Pressure
Please send a quick and easy email message to federal officials showing your support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed rule to protect manatees in Kings Bay, Crystal River. Go>>

Help Protect Manatee Habitat
A proposed development on Florida's West Coast contains environmentally damaging and unnecessary elements. You can help! Please send a quick and easy online letter asking the Army Corps of Engineers to deny them in the final permit. Go>>

Tell Local, State, And Federal Representatives
That You Support Manatee Protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed to eliminate a high-speed killing zone in Kings Bay, near Crystal River, Florida. Tragically, some shortsighted local officials are ignoring strong science and their own boating advisory committee to block this heroic decision by the FWS to end the killing. We need your input! Please take a couple of minutes to send an quick and easy email to local, state, and federal representatives, letting them know that you support the proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protections for manatees in Crystal River. Go>>

Let City And County Officials Know You Are Appalled
By Deadly High Speed Watercraft in Kings Bay
After previously supporting protections for manatees, the City Council of Crystal River, Citrus County Commissioners, and Citrus County Chamber of Commerce are now pulling out all the stops to block a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to end the killing and maiming of endangered manatees in Kings Bay. Please let these city and county officials know that you are disappointed by their opposition to this important rule. Go>>

Let Floridians Vote! Sign A Petition To Place The Issue
Of Near-Shore Oil Drilling on the November 2012 Ballot
In July 2010, Floridians asked the Florida Legislature to place the issue of near-shore oil drilling before the voters. Unfortunately, the legislature did not agree to allow Floridians to vote to amend the state constitution in the November 2010 general election. In light of the inaction of the legislature, and to forestall any future attempt to allow near-shore oil drilling, Save the Manatee Club has joined with a coalition of environmental organizations called "Save our Seas, Beaches and Shores, Inc." (SOSBS) to coordinate a citizens’ petition drive to place the ban on the November 2012 ballot. This will not be easy. Approximately 700,000 verified petitions are needed.
Download, sign, and mail the petition today!>>

Help Save Okinawa Dugongs and Coral Reef Ecosystem
The U.S. government is planning a new American military base atop a healthy coral reef that will likely destroy the diverse array of animal life the reef supports, including at least nine species threatened with extinction. Dugongs, a relative of manatees, rely on these reefs for their survival. The Center for Biological Diversity has posted an action alert on this issue. Please visit and send a quick online letter to President Obama, the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State, and the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, asking them to reconsider construction of this airbase. Go>>

Updates

New Manatee Protection Zones Coming To Flagler County
Thanks to everyone who showed their support for the rule! Read a news release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Go>>

Three Sisters Is Saved!
It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Three Sisters Springs has finally been saved. Read an incredible story of how disparate forces came together to make a difference for manatees and for future generations. Go>>


Other Ways to Help Manatees

Sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge!
You can help protect the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a safety net for our nation's wildlife, fish and plants on the brink of extinction. For over 30 years, the ESA has provided critical protections for endangered species and the places where they live. Please sign the Endangered Species Act Legacy Pledge (SMC is a member of the Endangered Species Coalition) and show your support. When various threats arise to the Endangered Species Act in the form of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives or the Senate or negative administrative actions, the conservation community will be able to take the list of pledge supporters to Members of Congress and let them know that their constituents support strong protections for our nation’s endangered fish, plants and wildlife. Go>>

Join the Manatee Sighting Network
Have you seen a manatee in the wild lately? If you live along a river, estuary, canal or coastal area in Florida, you can help provide valuable information to researchers who are tracking manatees. When you spot a manatee, just fill out our simple one-page form>>

Register To Vote!
Being an advocate means taking an active part in government. The best way you can do this is register to vote. Go to www.congress.org and then click on your state in the U.S. map. It's that easy!

Write a Letter to Your Local Paper
Writing letters to your local newspaper is a very powerful and effective way to voice your position on manatee issues within your community. See a sample letter and get some helpful tips. Go>>

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