Heartlander
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Approximately 271 bird species egularly occur in the Driftless Area. This represents almost 90% of the 100 species of birds that regularly occur in Illinois. Of these 271 species, 138 breed or formerly bred in this area, including 7 state-threatened and 11 state-endangered species.
The species diversity of the area is due to its geographical location and its topographic complexity. Here several species of birds reach or are near their geographical limits.
A corporation looking to build 2 Factory Farms (CAFO's) is attempting to stomp out this ecologically significant region.
We are within days of either winning or losing the battle, and need all the help we can get.
More information can be found here:
http://www.stopthemegadairy.org
What we desperately need at this point is a public outcry to the following officials. Please find it inside yourselves to send a note or call to let them know that you strongly oppose this project.
We need you to do this TODAY.
Your stewardship is greatly appreciated.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Call the Governor. He appointed the state Agriculture board that is allowing this project. Let him know that you don't want this factory located anywhere in Illinois. Click here to find talking points to explain why you, personally, don't want this plant.
Governor Rod Blagojevich
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121
TTY: 888-261-3336
http://www.illinois.gov/helpdesk/contact.cfm
Call the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Tell him to honor the wishes of the county board and the citizens of Jo Daviess County, and deny this application. You can read up on all of these issues here.
Tom Jennings, Director
State of Illinois Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
(217) 785-4789
FAX: 217.785.4505
The species diversity of the area is due to its geographical location and its topographic complexity. Here several species of birds reach or are near their geographical limits.
A corporation looking to build 2 Factory Farms (CAFO's) is attempting to stomp out this ecologically significant region.
We are within days of either winning or losing the battle, and need all the help we can get.
More information can be found here:
http://www.stopthemegadairy.org
What we desperately need at this point is a public outcry to the following officials. Please find it inside yourselves to send a note or call to let them know that you strongly oppose this project.
We need you to do this TODAY.
Your stewardship is greatly appreciated.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Call the Governor. He appointed the state Agriculture board that is allowing this project. Let him know that you don't want this factory located anywhere in Illinois. Click here to find talking points to explain why you, personally, don't want this plant.
Governor Rod Blagojevich
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121
TTY: 888-261-3336
http://www.illinois.gov/helpdesk/contact.cfm
Call the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Tell him to honor the wishes of the county board and the citizens of Jo Daviess County, and deny this application. You can read up on all of these issues here.
Tom Jennings, Director
State of Illinois Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
(217) 785-4789
FAX: 217.785.4505
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