Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 to be introduced today
Update from Wildlands Network
The Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019 is scheduled to be introduced today in both the House and Senate.
Please check out the Wildlands Network site for a comprehensive story about this legislation as well as a link for you to TAKE ACTION.
Wildlands Network thanks everyone for your continued support of the bill and sends a special thank you to those who have been reaching out to your congressional representatives – there are multiple co-sponsors on the bill.
In conjunction with the release of this bill, Wildlands Network Communications Specialist, Gabby Saunders has prepared a social media toolkit for your use. If your communications team is at the very least able to post a thank for the sponsors of the bill today, that would be greatly appreciated.
A few things to note:
- The hashtag that will be used to promote the legislation is #protectwildlifecorridors
- The Senate Sponsor is Sen. Udall, co-sponsoring are Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D- NJ), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR). The House Sponsors are Don Beyer (D-VA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL).
- If anyone listed above is one of your Senators/Reps, if you could send them a personalized note thanking them, that would be amazing.
Social MediaToolkit
Thank you all again so much!
Gabby Saunders
Communication Specialist
Wildlands Network 801-638-6010
Please reach out directly to us with any specific questions or follow up.
Susan Holmes
Policy Director
Wildlands Network
Coordinator, Connectivity Policy Coalition
202-329-1553
cell www.wildlandsnetwork.org
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