“If the success or failure of this planet and of human beings depended on how I am and what I do . . .

 

How would I be?

What would I do?”          ~R. Buckminister Fuller

 

News and Campaigns

Last year, we were very concerned when 112 acres of farmland on the north side of the bike path near the Dome went up for sale for development.  A huge sign was placed near the Dome promising at least 50 elite homes.  The land hugs Kinnikinnick Creek and is home to many birds and animals.  Building homes there would seriously compromise the quality of the water and remove the wildlife from the area.  Moreover, we were deeply concerned that the little gravel drive that is access to the farm field, as well as our two neighbor’s homes and our own would become a busy thoroughfare for the neighborhood.  We called the Natural Land Institute to tell them about this land and were happy to hear that they already had their eyes on it.  But, it was an uphill battle.  The land was overpriced for development and it was unclear whether the NLI would receive grant money for the land and whether or not that would be enough. 

Being environmental activists, we aren’t used to hearing good news.  However, we are ecstatic to announce that this land will be preserved and restored! The plot consisted of two parcels owned by Roscoe Township and the majority owned by Rubloff Construction Co.  The Natural Land Institute and the Winnebago County Forest Preserve used grant money to pay $750,000.  Roscoe Township added $12,000.  In addition, the village will reduce the parkland dedication fees for Rubloff’s development on Mc Curry Road. 

The Natural Land Institute is planning many restoration workshops and seed collecting for children and adults in the upcoming year.  We are excited to be involved in efforts to restore this land that has been damaged by conventional agriculture. 

 

If you would like to donate money to the Natural Land Institute to support projects like these and become a member, visit their website.

For volunteer opportunities, click here.

In Memory of Bo who loved the creek

Old Stone Bridge on Kinnikinnick Creek

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Did you know the wild buffalo of Yellowstone are being slaughtered each day?

 

Buffalo Field Campaign’s Mission- To stop the slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herd, protect the natural habitat of wild free-roaming buffalo and native wildlife, and to work with people of all Nations to honor the sacredness of the wild buffalo.

 

Visit the Buffalo Field Campaign’s website to find out more about the plight of the buffalo and what you can do to help! 

America's wolves need our help!

America's wolves were nearly eradicated in the 20th century. Now, after a remarkable recovery in parts of the country, wolves are once more threatened.

·        In the Northern Rockies… the federal government has put forth a proposal that        could lead to the slaughter of hundreds of wolves in Idaho and Wyoming. Even        Yellowstone wolves could be shot on site if they wander outside the park's        boundaries!

·        In Alaska… state officials continue to allow airborne gunners to kill hundreds of        wolves. Easy targets against the snow, hundreds of wolves have been shot from        above or chased to exhaustion and then killed by aerial gunners who land and        execute them at point-blank range.

· In the Southwest… misinformation and anti-wolf sentiment runs high, with wolf recovery in Arizona and New Mexico limited to a defined area if the wolves set up territories elsewhere, they are captured and returned.

 

Taken from Defenders of Wildlife

Visit savewolves.org for information on how to help the wolves!