Help Defend Sea Otters from Destructive Drilling

Home to imperiled sea otters, whales and sea lions and the world's largest run of sockeye salmon, Alaska's Bristol Bay is a national treasure. But this ecological and economic powerhouse could soon be open to oil and gas drilling, and a potentially disastrous oil spill -- if the federal government doesn't step in to stop it.

The long-term value of the renewable fisheries that operate in Bristol Bay far outweighs the short-term value of nonrenewable fossil fuel extraction in the area. Risking this ecological and economic powerhouse for short-term gain -- and with potentially devastating results -- is unwise and should be reconsidered.

Help protect this special place and the amazing wildlife that call it home. 

Sign the petition- Help Defend Sea Otters From Destructive Drilling

 

Stop Dominion and SOCO From Drilling in Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is Africa's oldest national park and home to a variety of iconic and rare species, including hippos, chimpanzees, elephants and birds.

It is also home to the endangered mountain gorilla. About 200 mountain gorillas live in the park. That's about a quarter of the entire population of mountain gorillas, which is spread among three other national parks.

The park also provides a sustainable living for about 30,000 fishermen who support their families fishing off of protected Lake Edward.

The park is an important staple of the local economy and provides a sense of community. After decades of hard work and money, the park has become one of Africa's treasures, and is now a World Heritage Site.

But UK-companies Dominion and SOCO don't see the park as beautiful. They see it as a money-maker. Both companies want to disregard international law -- as there is currently an oil drilling ban in the park -- and drill for oil.

If the companies get their way, habitat loss, destruction and pollution are just a few of the problems that will arise. The fragile ecosystem cannot handle oil exploration, and according to international media, "SOCO intends to drill through much of the park in areas with some of the highest savannah biomass in the world."

All will suffer if oil drilling is permitted. Tell Dominion and SOCO it's irresponsible, reckless and disrespectful to drill inside Virunga National Park.

http://www.change.org/petitions/stop_dominion_and_soco_from_drilling_in_virunga_national_park