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Bats need your support!
14 years ago
I'm criminally late in bringing this up, but it's important nonetheless. White Nose Syndrome is a vicious plague affecting countless bats in the northern and middle parts of the North American continent. The fungus Geomyces Destructans have been pinpointed as the cause, but has already wiped out millions of bats and decimated entire colonies and is still spreading.
Bats need our help! I'm sure none of us want this tragedy to continue. But there are ways you can help:
Support and donate to Bat Conservation International. The BCI is an internationally recognized authority on bats, and the go-to place for bat conservation info and other resources. Also consider becoming a paid BCI member, or at least sign up for their free e-Newsletter!
For US citizens, there is an online petition to include WNS research funds in the 2013 Fiscal Year budget. You'll need to create an account to sign, but it's worth it. We need 25,000 signatures by November 25. That's a lot, and not much time, so don't hesitate or put it off! For those outside the US, spread the word! Tell anyone you know in the States, even if they're not bat enlightened!
If nothing else, merely spread the word about the tragedies of WNS and the importance of bats in the environment. Knowledge is out greatest ally you know! Dispelling the myths and misinformation about our favorite fuzzy flyers is key to gaining the public's support and concern for their welfare. Trust me!
Sorry if that's a lot of rambling, but it's important to know how to help and why. I know we can make a difference, SO GO DO IT ALREADY! ;D
Bats need our help! I'm sure none of us want this tragedy to continue. But there are ways you can help:
Support and donate to Bat Conservation International. The BCI is an internationally recognized authority on bats, and the go-to place for bat conservation info and other resources. Also consider becoming a paid BCI member, or at least sign up for their free e-Newsletter!
For US citizens, there is an online petition to include WNS research funds in the 2013 Fiscal Year budget. You'll need to create an account to sign, but it's worth it. We need 25,000 signatures by November 25. That's a lot, and not much time, so don't hesitate or put it off! For those outside the US, spread the word! Tell anyone you know in the States, even if they're not bat enlightened!
If nothing else, merely spread the word about the tragedies of WNS and the importance of bats in the environment. Knowledge is out greatest ally you know! Dispelling the myths and misinformation about our favorite fuzzy flyers is key to gaining the public's support and concern for their welfare. Trust me!
Sorry if that's a lot of rambling, but it's important to know how to help and why. I know we can make a difference, SO GO DO IT ALREADY! ;D
