Date: 10/27/24 6:13 pm From: Barbara Volkle <barb620...> Subject: [MASSBIRD] RAPTOR ADVOCATES Here's Something We Can Do - On Tuesday Morning At, (9 or 10 ??** AM)
Thanks to Gary Menin, Sr. for this announcement.
Please contact him directly if you wish to be on his email list.
Barbara Volkle Northborough, MA <barb620...>
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From: gcmeninsr<gcmeninsr...> Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:48:16 -0400 Subject: RAPTOR ADVOCATES Here's Something We Can Do - On Tuesday Morning At (9 or 10 ??** AM)
As you know, the pace of legislative action towards even nominal
mitigation of the ongoing rodenticide havoc being wreaked on our wildlife (most notably our Birds Of Prey including our national symbol - four poisoned to death in recent years) is slower than molasses flow on a sub-zero day - notwithstanding the multitude of cards. letters. phone calls. meetings, hearings, demonstrations. editorials, etc etc. that have demanded legislative action for over six years now. That's not to say we should stall the push - but there's one parallel thing that just might move our hopes over at least one goal line perhaps a bit quicker.That effort relates to the following action (also see attachment herewith):
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Though nothing substantive has happened on this petition to date - MDAR does hold periodic meetings during which this petition is discussed. The next such meeting - where this will be discussed - is this coming Tuesday October 29 2024 and it's open to the public via ZOOM. Here's the details to connect:
The more of us that attend the MDAR Pesticide Board public meetings including the subcommittee public meetings, conservationist pesticide advisory council public meetings, and pesticide applicators public meetings - and - make ourselves heard the better !!! *
It's clear to ANYONE outside a cave, that the subject rodenticides do indeed pose an UNREASONABLE ADVERSE RISK TO OUR ENVIRONMENT !!
Featured at this meeting will be Massachusetts' own Rachel Carson in this battle - front liner Jane Newhouse of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. Here's some compelling thoughts from Jane: "I will no longer stand idly by while I continue to witness the effects of rodenticide on Massachusetts wildlife. After months of attempting to get somewhere with this, I realize that my efforts will not be taken seriously by those in power unless they realize the people of the state have had enough. **One wildlife clinic has been testing birds of prey in our state and 100% have tested POSITIVE for some form of rat poison. To my knowledge, no studies have been done to learn the effects it has had on the rest of our predatory animals - despite the fact that wildlife rehabilitators continue to receive animals in their care that are dying from it. *
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This red fox was only 4 months old when it died a horrible death in our care. Testing of its liver showed three separate types of rat poison in its system. It bled out internally. The animals that eat the rodents in our state are being exposed to rat poison second hand. It happens more than you realize. Here is what I need: An amazing attorney who understands wildlife and state laws. A devoted biologist who would be willing to head a study that tests deceased predators for rodenticide exposure. Someone with political power who shows a genuine interest in the conservation of our local wildlife. And YOU. I need you. Right now. Those in power show interest when they see LOTS of public attention on an issue. The more people react to this post and SHARE it, the more those people are going to notice. **Are you tired of this too? Are you ready to see a change? Then let=E2=80=99s do this - together. I=E2=80=99m asking my = fellow rehabilitators, the humane society, the MSPCA, Animal Control Officers, Veterinary Clinics and residents of this great state to take a stand. I am throwing that rock. I NEED you to be that ripple...." Jane Newhouse of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue*
These public meetings are on ZOOM only. It is through the Pesticide Board and Pesticide Board Subcommittee that all rodenticide registrations and policies are enacted in Massachusetts. For advanced meeting notifications, email Hotze Wijnja <atHotze.Wijnja...>
Let's make that splash for Jane !! Gary Menin, Sr. Talkin' Birds Ambassadorhttps://www.talkinbirds.com/ Advocate For Keeping Our Raptors Poison Free ~
PS: There's conflicting info as to whether it starts at 9 or 10 - I'll try to clear this up tomorrow.*
