Animal News & Alerts (9/4/2009)

COME TO THE 1ST SALDF MEETING OF THE YEAR!
On Thursday, 9/10 from 12-1pm in animal law suite (bottom floor of wood hall):
We will introduce ourselves, the animal law program, and discuss SALDF’s
mission and some exciting projects going on this year. We’ll also serve food &
refreshments. We look forward to meeting all of the new students!

QUICK ACTION ITEMS
-Various Wildlife Action Items:
http://www.hsus.org/hsi/action_center/current_campaigns/
http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_united_states/get_involved/take_action/index.php#x

-Protect Polar Bears:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=4173&autologin=true&JServSessionIdr001=h75iinxpt1.app305b
http://action.defenders.org/polarbeartrade

-Urge International Protection for Bobcats:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=4169&JServSessionIdr001=f4eiacqul1.app306a

-Tell NOAA: Commit to Stronger Protection for Whales:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3891

-Tell Congress to Support Sportsmanship in Hunting:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2032

-Stand Up for Wolves:
https://secure.defenders.org/site/Advocacy?JServSessionIdr001=l8bnouk482.app26a&cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=1537
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2167/t/5243/content.jsp?content_KEY=6248

NEWS
-California Legislature Passes Bill to Outlaw Tail Docking of Cows:
http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/california_legislature_passes_bill_to_outlaw_tail_docking_of_cows.html

-Wolf Litigation Update: Earthjustice was in a Missoula federal court early this
week seeking an injunction to stop the wolf hunts in Idaho and Montana. This is
occurring because of the decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service to remove
northern wolves from the protections of the Endangered Species Act. The judge
continues to deliberate on the request for an injunction.
More info at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/02/opinion/02wed3.html?_r=1

EVENTS
-9/12, Portland: NAS Symposium at Lewis & Clark Law School (Open to the public):
“The Science, Ethics, and Law of Animal Testing in the 21st Century: Are We on
the Verge of a Paradigm Shift?” Info available at:
http://www.lclark.edu/law/centers/animal_law_studies/nas_symposium/index.php

-9/19, Portland: VegFest: www.nwveg.org (we’ll be tabling there!)

-9/26 & 10/17, Multnomah County: Fences for Fido community service workdays:
http://www.fencesforfido.org/

-10/16-10/18, Portland: 17th Annual Animal Law Conference at Lewis & Clark Law
School. Register at www.alawconference.org (Free registration for Lewis & Clark
Students).

Housing for the animal law conference: If you are a Lewis & Clark student that
can host visiting students during the conference, or a visiting student that
needs free housing, please contact Natalie Calta at njcalta@gmail.com. Please
tell us how many beds you have available (hosts) or need (visitors).

GET INVOLVED WITH STUDENT & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
-Human Education Ambassador Reader (HEAR) Program: Interested in helping the
community through a literacy program that helps children develop compassion and
empathy for animals? Lewis & Clark SALDF needs your help in getting this
project up and running…. You can make the difference! Email saldf@lclark.edu
for more information.

-Pet Resuscitation Kits: Help Lewis & Clark SALDF staff all the local fire
departments with resuscitation kits. Who knows, it could be your neighbor or
your pet that you save. Email saldf@lclark.edu for more information.

-Puppy Friendly Pet Store SWAT Team: HSUS has launched a Puppy Friendly Pet
Store initiative and is looking for folks who would be interested in working
with them to reach out to pet stores (e.g., any non-chain retailer that sells
pet supplies and that don’t sell puppies). If you are interested in signing up,
please contact the Puppy Mills campaign at stoppuppymills@hsus.org to get
started

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENTING PROJECTS - EARN PRO BONO HOURS
-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) re-proposed to protect 74,223 acres
of habitat for California tiger salamanders in Sonoma County, CA. USFWS is
currently accepting comments on this proposal. Deadline is 10/2/09. Contact
tzuardo@lclark.edu if interested.

-The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is proposing to renew Confined
Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES). The CAFO NPDES General Permit #01-2009 regulates the manure,
litter, and process wastewater generated by CAFOs to ensure that CAFO
activities do not harm water quality. Deadline is 10/6/09. Contact
saldf@lclark.edu if interested

MAKING A BETTER EMAIL FOR YOU
-Do you have any suggestions on how to improve our weekly email? Do you have an
action alert, news article, or event that we have missed? Please feel free to
email us your suggestions at saldf@lclark.edu.