I was “off the grid” in Montana when the American Bird Conservancy sent an important message about a proposed eagle management plan that would weaken protection for eagles. (!)  Now there’s only one day left — July 4 — to make your voice heard.

Here’s the message and the link for you to comment.

THE LAST DAY TO COMMENT IS JULY 5!

From the American Bird Conservancy, info@abcbirds.org:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is taking public comment until July 5 on an eagle-management plan that could weaken protections for eagles, including the issuing of 30-year permits to wind energy and other companies that allow the “take” (or harm) of thousands of eagles. Please help us strengthen the rule by submitting a comment today.

Under the proposed plan—also called the Eagle Take Rule—industry would not be required to have mortality data collected by independent, third-party experts; share mortality data with the public; or take critical factors like proper siting of wind turbines into consideration. We have sent our own, extensive comment letter to FWS and urge you to raise your voice as well. (Please see our press release for additional information.)

To endorse the following letter, which will be submitted as an official comment to elected officials, please fill out the form at this link. Thank you!

American Bird Conservancy | P.O. Box 249 | The Plains, VA 20198 | 888-247-3624

Note: When I submitted my comment I got an automated reply from my Congressman saying my message has to include my home address. Oops! I didn’t type my address inside the message. Make sure you do that.

(photo of bald eagle by Chuck Tague)