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Related: About this forumEnvironmentalists praise Gillibrand’s bill to stop invasive species
U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced Friday a bill environmentalists are praising as a major step forward in curbing the introduction of invasive, non-native species in the United States.
The Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2013 would allow the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to perform more risk assessments and act more quickly to prevent the spread of invasive species.
In a released statement, Great Lakes United and National Environmental Coalition on Invasive Species applauded the efforts of Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, D-Fairport, who introduced a similar bill earlier this year.
Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Slaughter have created a critical opportunity for Congress to close the loophole that has allowed harmful invasive species to alter U.S. ecosystems and push out native species, said Bentley Johnson, legislative representative for the National Wildlife Federation, in the statement.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130608/NEWS03/706089897
Cooley Hurd
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(40,416 posts)In Michigan we take the health of the Great Lakes seriously. Well, some of us do.
Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)She just keeps making us proud!
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Yes I love her as well.
Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)I can remember when I never thought I'd make it to 100!
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)I certainly remember those milestones. We used to post special threads when we reached them. But it's not that I'm all that chatty, LOL. I made most of them when I was a mod, then a host, and now on MIRT. I suggest you give MIRT a try, think you'd be really good at it..
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Does it take up a lot of your time? Also I welcome new people everyday so I don't know if I will still be able to do that if I join Mirt. I am thinking about it.
Rhiannon12866
(206,006 posts)I've served two terms, so won't be eligible this time around. It does take some time, but it's also very interesting, gives you a whole new perspective on DU. It's on a first come basis, so be sure to sign up if you're interested. Also, only half the team is replaced, so there's always several veterans around to show you the ropes. And when you're on MIRT, you get to see new members as they sign up, so you can welcome them or not, depending if they're here for the right reasons...
Skinner or EarlG post the sign up thread in Announcements...
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)I will be away from DU next week and I hope I don't miss it.