September 30, 2009

Climate Change Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate Today
Thursday October 1st
National Congressional Call-in Day
Call Your Senators Tomorrow!

Climate change legislation being introduced in the Senate today, Wednesday, September 30th. The amount or percent of funding going to safeguard wildlife and natural resources will be determined during the proceedings. Make sure Wyoming's Senate environmental staff are hearing your voice on passing strong climate legislation this year and dedicating at least 5% of allocations to natural resources.

Please call your Senators' environmental staff on National call-in day,
Thursday, October 1st.

Senator Mike Enzi (R- WY)
DC Phone  202-224-3424
FAX            202-228-0359
Click here to Email your message to Sen. Enzi

Senator John Barrasso (R- WY)
DC Phone   202-224-6441
FAX             202-224-1724

Click here to Email your message to Sen. Barrasso

If calling, ask for the Senator's Environmental Staff or leave a message.

Include the following:

Your name, the group you represent (if applicable), and city or place of residence.

Please include the following important request. "Support a strong climate bill that dedicates at least 5% of available proceeds to protect natural resources."

Include, if you wish, an example of how global warming impacts your area - but the most important request is the message underlined above.

A climate bill may not be voted on for few weeks or even months, but Thursday, October 1st is the time to make sure the bill comes up for a vote and includes dedicated funding for natural resources.

Please share this Alert with family, friends, and colleagues!

If you have specific questions about the legislation please contact Jon Hunter Endangered Species Coalition Policy Director at jhunter@stopextinction.org, or 202-476-0669

Thanks for all you do to protect wild things and wild places!