Guest guest Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Hi, Many of us turtle and herp lovers are very excited about this proposal to Texas Parks and wildlife recently described in the Star Telegram article http://www.star-telegram.com/226/story/58741.html But please, let's not forget, that we are not fully there yet. Please, review and act to protect our Texas turtles. " The TPW Commission will consider final adoption of the new rules at its May 24 meeting. If adopted May 24, the new rules would take effect in early summer, 20 days after they are published in the Texas Register. " The TPWD website now has the proposed whitelist and says the following About public comments: " Comments on the proposed rules may be made via the TPWD website or to Robert Macdonald by email at robert.macdonald or by regular mail to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744. For specific questions concerning the proposed regulations, anyone may contact Matt Wagner by email at matt.wagner or by regular mail at the address above.. " The rest of the News Release here: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20070409d The link for public comments here: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/feedback/public_comment/ The best think to support those new rules would be to attend the meeting in Austin May 24, 2007. However writing letters are the next best thing says Michael Smith (BTPT.org) " Writing letters (snail mail may count more than emails) would be very helpful. If you've written before, think of this as the extra effort that will make your previous letter pay off. " To quote Michael a bit further (I hope you don't mind & #61514; ) " It's likely that the biggest turtle collector/exporter in Texas will be there with whatever excuses about turtle being " vermin " as he is quoted in a news account as saying. He'll probably say that it will hurt collectors economically and it's an overreaction. However, we know that turtles are particularly vulnerable to large-scale collection. If we don't support the Commission, we will probably see decimation of populations and ultimately loss of some species in Texas. " Please, do everything you can to support the ban on commercial collection. Share your letters and responses you got from TPWD with us to encourage and inspire others. Thanks Barbara Dillard www.veggiechild.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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