Save 9.5 Million Acres of The Emerald Coast

I just received an announcent from BioGems, A Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council which calls for assistance with saving over 9.5 million acres of pristine beaches, longleaf pine forests, rare coastal dune lakes and sandhill upland lakes in Florida's northwestern shore - The Emerald Coast.

What's at stake: Largest remaining stretch of unspoiled beaches and wetlands in Florida; habitat for sea turtles and other imperiled wildlife

Threatened by: Large-scale commercial and residential development

Animals include: Sea turtle, Gulf sturgeon, red-cockaded woodpecker, bald eagle, Florida black bear

Full details are available on their website: http://www.savebiogems.org/emeraldcoast/

The site makes it easy to send an e-mail of support for saving this area important members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Federal Aviation Administration.

The original announcement had a request stating that, "The editors of the 'Panama City News Herald' have issued an urgent call for local opinions on whether real estate developers should be allowed to destroy the unspoiled beaches and wetlands of northwest Florida." If you would like me to forward you the message which has some contacts and some writing content, send me an e-mail.

Florida's nature and protected wild spaces are the greatest resouce that the state has other than sunshine. It is not citrus, tobacco, sports, or traditional tourism. These items do contribute to the economy and security of Florida, but you can't replace an ecosystem. Keep Florida special for future generations. Thanks, Jason