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CITES Summit 2013 Update (additions to Appendix II, etc.)
CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species) is meeting in Bangkok, Thailand March 3-14, 2013. Several species of reptiles, amphibians and insects are being proposed for addition, exclusion or movement to Appendices I and II. NOTE: Spotted turtle, Blanding’s turtle and Diamondback Terrapins being considered for addition to Appendix II. More details can be found HERE.
Reptile Times Interview with USARK President, Phil Goss
USARK President, Phil Goss, answers a few questions for Reptile Times. Goss discusses USARK’s fight for the entire industry, uniting the herp community, the importance of reptile education to the masses, monkey-tailed skinks, boas and more. The full article can be found HERE.
Montana Action Alert - ACT NOW
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USARK Receives PIJAC Membership and NARBC Arlington Recap
The PIJAC Board of Directors voted unanimously to provide USARK an honorary membership. Also, NARBC Arlington raised $12,090 for USARK/PIJAC and an additional $2730 for Rico Walder. USARK appreciates continued support from NARBC! The complete press release with a full list of auction contributors and volunteers can be read by clicking HERE
New document made public from HR 511 Hearing
Below is a link to the Georgetown Economic Services response to the questions posed by Rep. Sablon and a rebuttal of the criticisms of the GES report by the witnesses during the hearing on HR 511. The letter and the GES report are part of the public record for the hearing.
CLICK HERE to view the document
USARK’s new President visits Washington D.C.
USARK President, Phil Goss, visited Washington D.C. last week. Goss had several meetings on Capitol Hill. Not only did Goss address Capitol Hill, he also collaborated with Kelley Drye and Warren LLP, USARK’s Washington-based legal experts, to finalize USARK’s legal strategy. Kelley Drye is the foremost authority regarding reptile and animal law and is the most influential lobbying firm concerning reptile legislation.Click HERE or the photo to the left to see the full story.
World-renowned snake breeder Rico Walder was diagnosed with brain cancer. His close friends and family have set up this fund in order to help ease the financial burden during his time of need. Please help support one of the herp community’s finest members and help him get back on his feet. Any and all donations are appreciated! Thank you!
Click HERE or the pic to the left to visit the Rico Relief Effort page. Thank you for you time and consideration.
West Virginia Action Alert - ACT NOW
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Connecticut Action Alert – ACT NOW
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New York Action Alert – ACT NOW
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