Act Now to Keep Woodland Caribou in our Wilderness

 To Canadians, caribou are iconic, akin to the maple leaf and the beaver.

Because of their sensitivity to disturbance, boreal woodland caribou are in trouble in Canada. Already they’ve been pushed off half their range by developments, which is why they have been listed under Canada’s Species At Risk Act (SARA). SARA requires the federal government to establish a recovery strategy, which is a path forward to preserve caribou.

Right now, the government is in the final days of accepting public comments on this strategy. This is our last chance to make sure a strong strategy is put in place, so boreal woodland caribou survive in more than just Canadian lore. Take the time right now to write a letter to the government of Canada, voicing your opinion. Your letter will be sent to Environment Minister Peter Kent, and the Boreal Woodland Caribou Recovery Team at Environment Canada.

The deadline for public comment is February 22, 2012. Please write your letter now.