Help Protect The Tule Elk In Point Reyes California

Tell the California Coastal Commission to disapprove of a plan that will “lethally manage” tule elk in Point Reyes National Seashore.

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In one week the California Coastal Commission will vote on a controversial plan that would expand and diversify ranching in Point Reyes National Seashore and “lethally manage” the native tule elk that live there.

The impacts of the 5,000 cattle on tens of thousands of acres currently leased by commercial beef and dairy ranchers include massive soil degradation, native plant destruction, water pollution, spreading of invasive plants, and impacts to wildlife.

Judith, a growing grassroots movement is pushing back against the powerful special interests that are attempting to lock-in private ranching that benefits a privileged few.

Please use your voice and tell the Commission to save tule elk and restore this fragile environment by voting NO on the plan >>

Comments to the Commission are being accepted until TOMORROW, April 16th.

 The plan would shoot native tule elk, a subspecies of elk found only in California.

On April 22nd the Commission will review the plan proposed by the National Park Service to ensure consistency with California laws to protect coastal resources and public access to the coast.

The plan will guide the management of the Seashore for the next 20 years. It is important we get this right.

This plan is not consistent with the California Coastal Management Plan for many reasons. It would allow significantly new development, uses and activities on national parkland which would irreversibly and negatively impact the nearby coastal zone resources and public enjoyment of the coastal zone. Authorizing additional and expanded agriculture uses will cause further conflicts between ranching operations and native wildlife.

This plan would also shoot native tule elk. Point Reyes National Seashore is home to one of the largest populations of tule elk, a subspecies of elk found only in California.

Please tell California officials to reject this horrific plan, save tule elk, and protect Point Reyes National Seashore >>

Commercial livestock grazing and new farming activities should NOT be expanded at the expense of public recreation, natural scenic quality, and wildlife conservation.

Thank you for taking action,

   Todd Steiner
   Executive Director
   Turtle Island Restoration Network

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