California Residents Speak Out Against Congressional Attacks on Endangered Species

News Advisory


ADVISORY FOR: Monday, September 26, 2005 CONTACT: Phaedra Booth 916-313-5811
Brian Smith 415-320-9384

California Residents Speak Out Against Congressional Attacks on Endangered Species

Farmers, Fishermen, and Republican Co-Author of
Endangered Species Act Speak Out Monday, Sept 26 in Stockton, CA

STOCKTON, CA – A former Republican Congressman from California who co-authored the Endangered Species Act (1973) will join farmers and fishermen to support strong protections for endangered species and habitat on Monday, September 26, in Stockton. They will call on Members of Congress to support the Endangered Species Act, oppose a drastic rewrite of the Act, and deliver thousands of signatures to the office of Representative Richard Pombo (R-CA), the prime sponsor of the new bill.

On Thursday, September 22, the House Resources Committee approved H.R. 3824 which would weaken protections for endangered species and habitat. The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the bill the week of September 26th.

The San Joaquin Valley has become a principal battlefront in this national debate. Residents of the Valley will discuss the importance of protecting endangered species in the state, in order to protect agricultural lands, open space, clean water, provide recreational opportunities while support fishing jobs and local economies.


Who: Pete McCloskey, former Republican Member of Congress from California and co-author of the Endangered Species Act
Cindy Lashbrook, owner Living Farms, board member Community Alliance with Family Farms
Bill Jennings, Chairman, California Sportfishing Alliance
Zeke Grader, Executive Director, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations
Brian Stranko, Executive Director, California Trout

What: Concerned citizens, fishermen, farmers, and Central Valley residents will discuss the importance of protecting endangered species and the habitat they need to recover.

When: Monday, September 26, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Conference Room 1 at the Radisson Hotel, 2323 Grand Canal at (eastbound March Lane exit off I-5) Stockton, CA

This event will include excellent photo opportunities and is open to all credentialed media.

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