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Trustee Archive
Biodiversity has been defined as the variety of plant and animal species found within an ecosystem. Biodiversity is threatened by the loss of species habitat caused by human activity and climate change. Since 1970, it is estimated that half the world’s vertebrae species have sharply declined. Nearly 40% of all marine and terrestrial populations as well as an astonishing 76% of all freshwater species have been greatly compromised. Advocates say this is more than unfortunate since the health of wildlife populations is a good indicator of the overall health of our planet.
With over 25,000 unique species, Hawai’i is the most isolated island chain and one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. Boasting 10 of the 13 world climate zones, America’s only tropical rainforests, and ecosystems ranging from the deserts to the tropics. Plants and animals have evolved here unlike anywhere else. Hawai’i’s forests are critical parts of its biodiversity, protecting inhabitants from rain runoff, recharging aquifers and providing habitat for native species. However, Hawaii is one of a few states that have not established a National Forest to help protect this precious resource.
Proposed Legislation: Reintroduction of H.R.7045 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai'i, and for other purposes. (116th Congress 2019-2020)
Prospective Sponsor: Rep. Ed Case (HI) |
- I oppose reforming current biodiversity policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Speaker Mike Johnson (LA).
- I support requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai’i, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Ed Case (HI) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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I support requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai’i, and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Rep. Ed Case (HI) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.
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- Representative
If elected as a trustee, the campaign committee of Rep. Ed Case (HI) will be unconditionally awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting him to favorably consider either reintroducing H.R.7045 - To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on lands that could be included in a National Forest in Hawai'i, and for other purposes. (116th Congress 2019-2021), or a similar version thereof.
- Sierra Club Foundation
If elected as a trustee, Sierra Club Foundation will be awarded the funds pledged to this issue along with a letter requesting these funds be used to work and advocate for a National Forest in Hawai’i.
About: The Sierra Club Foundation promotes efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. Founded in 1960, we work with individual and institutional donors to maximize financial support for strategic campaigns, provide flexible funding for innovation, help build capacity in the environmental movement, and create partnerships with a broad spectrum of allied organizations that further our shared environmental goals.
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- No trustee votes received.
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| Poll Opening Date |
November 27, 2023 |
| Poll Closing Date |
December 03, 2023 |
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