coyote's corner

This area of the planet is so incredible!! Just wanted to pass this on to
you.....


Subject: Belize BioGem on TV Friday


> Dear NRDC BioGems Defender,
>
> Because you've taken action online to help us save the Macal River Valley
in
> Belize, I thought you'd want to know that this spectacular rainforest
ecosystem
> will be featured by Steve Irwin, the "Crocodile Hunter," on his television
show
> this week. The show will air this Friday, June 13, at 9:00 pm on the
Animal
> Planet channel (please check your local listings as the time may vary).
>
> Steve Irwin says the Macal River has "more animals per minute" than any
other
> river he's paddled. This is a great opportunity for you to see the
endangered
> home of the jaguar and the scarlet macaw that our BioGems Campaign has
been
> fighting to save. Last month, the Canadian energy company Fortis Inc.
> officially broke ground on the Chalillo dam project that would destroy the
> heart of this irreplaceable wildlife habitat. But with the rainy season
> underway, it is unlikely that Fortis will make much progress on
construction
> this year. And in the meantime, public opposition to the dam is growing in
> Belize and around the world, and our partners are continuing to challenge
the
> dam in court.
>
> If you haven't had a chance to read Cameron Diaz's letter about her recent
trip
> to Belize -- or taken the latest online action in this campaign -- you can
do
> so at http://www.savebiogems.org/diaz.asp on the BioGems website.
Meanwhile, I
> hope you'll spread the word and tune in to the Macal River TV special on
Friday
> night. Thanks again for helping to save the Macal River!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ari Hershowitz
> NRDC Latin American BioGems Initiative
>
> . . .
>
> BioGems: Saving Endangered Wild Places
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