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One of the greatest threats to the dipper population in the Black Hills is water pollution. Preventing livestock from grazing in or near streams, avoiding driving in streams, avoiding driving off-road, preventing pollution of streams, and avoiding
The best available science shows the American dipper in the Black Hills needs protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to prevent its extinction. Please call or write the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in South Dakota or Colorado and tell them to immediately list the dipper population in the Black Hills under the ESA.
The Forest Service is responsible for protecting the American dipper and its habitat in the Black Hills National Forest. Please call or write the Forest Service and tell them to implement strong and enforceable measures that fully protect the dipper and its habitat. Tell them to prevent logging, grazing, and mining in dipper habitat. #4 Tell Environment And Natural Resources to Enforce Water Quality Laws in the Black Hills
Water quality laws have not been adequately enforced in the Black Hills and the American dipper now face extinction. The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, responsible for protecting water quality, cannot allow water quality to suffer any longer. Please call the Department and tell them to enforce water quality laws in the Black Hills and protect the dipper. #5 Join Biodiversity Conservation Alliance! Biodiversity Conservation Alliance's efforts to protect the natural values of the Black Hills cannot happen without the support of its members. By supporting BCA, your membership can make a huge difference for the dipper and for the Black Hills. As a member, you can become more involved in issues affecting the Black Hills and your financial support enables BCA to be an effective voice for the wild! | |||||||||
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance P.O. Box 1512, Laramie, WY 82073 (307) 742-7978 - maggie@voiceforthewild.org |