Tomorrow, 7pm at the Quaker Meeting House, 823 North A Street, Lake Worth, will be the monthly PBCEC meeting.
This will be my last meeting for a few months. as i will be joining the cross-country Earth First! Spring Roadshow to spread the word far and wide about our grassroots movement down here in the swamps and on the coasts of South Florida
www.earthfirstroadshow.wordpress.com
So, it would be great to see you all there, and of course, there is plenty to talk about..
panagioti tsolkas
co-chair, PBCEC
(for those who didn't know, i just back back from Maine, where i was able to help the local grassroots activists with Native Forest Network expose Plum Creek's destruction of the North Woods. Check the call to action, press releaseand some photos here: http://pbcec.blogspot.com/2009/01/help-defend-north-woods-from-plum-creek.html
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UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*FPL Protest Sentancing Hearing, 2/2 (Monday), 1:30pm at WPB Courthouse, 9th floor, courtroom 9E
IT IS NOT AT 9AM AS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED.. IF YOU ARE COMING, PLEASE BE THERE AT 1:30PM!!
for background on this: http://pbcec.blogspot.com/2009/02/support-earth-first-activists-at.html
*Our Federal lawsuit against FPL's West County Energy Center has been postponed. There is not a trial date of Feb 18, as we are awaiting Judge Middlebrook's ruling on the Motions to Dismiss filed against us. Please stay tuned.
*'Respect Yer Mama' activist-folk music tour will be here on February 16th at 609 Lake Ave. 6pm - workshop on building music collectives. 7pm show! Contact: respectyermama@gmail.com to connect with us while we're in town! To see other FL tour dates check: http://www.riotfolk.org/tours.php?tour_id=32
*Capitol City Coal Action in D.C. March 2 DO folks from PBC want to carpool up for this action?
"There are moments in a nation’s — and a planet’s — history when it may be necessary for some to break the law in order to bear witness to an evil, bring it to wider attention, and push for its correction. We think such a time has arrived, and we are writing to say that we hope some of you will join us in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 2, in order to take part in a civil act of civil disobedience outside a coal-fired power plant near Capitol Hill."
-Bill McKibben and Wendell Berry
For more info: http://climateimc.org/en/climate-actions/2009/01/25/us-coal-action-join-us-march-2
*There is another fight brewing off our coasts.. Help us generate comments tothe DEP in opposition to the Breakers proposed dredge & fill project. Here is a link to a suggested letter:
http://pbcec.blogspot.com/2009/02/breakers-beach-project-in-palm-beach.html
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Breaker's Beach Project in Palm Beach Unacceptable!!!
Greetings...
To all those interested in preserving and protecting our fragile coastal ecosystem from ridiculous dredge and fill projects (allegedly beach restoration), we need your help.
The Breaker's Hotel in Palm Beach has received a permit to "rehabilitate" and add additional T-groins in the ocean seaward of their property. In order to receive a notice to proceed, they must get a sovereign submerged land easement from DEP.
We believe the project is outrageous and poses substantial, irretrievable and irreparable harm to our fragile ocean ecosystem including endangered and threatened species. There is absolutely no doubt that this project will seriously jeopardize the resources observed on the infamous Breaker's Pier/Rock Pile including corals, turtles, fish and wildlife and their habitats.
We consider this project nothing more than a land grab (of public land) by the upland private property owners at the expense of the resources.
In an attempt to ensure that this project does not receive a notice to proceed, we are asking the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to elevate this issue to the Governor and the Cabinet so that we may receive due process (notice and opportunity to be heard). We simply wish to share our concerns with the decisionmakers.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Below is a letter that I have sent off to Michael Sole. We are hoping that you can help us by sending a letter as well. Every echo of our request will help. So, please take a few moments to send a note off to the Secretary. We'd appreciate if you would send us a copy as well.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Sent via email to Michael.Sole@dep.state.fl.us
January 28, 2009
The Honorable Michael W. Sole
Secretary
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
RE: Breaker's Application for Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement BOT 500222499, Easement #30606A, DEP File No. 0173170-003-JC, Breakers T-Groin Reconditioning, Palm Beach County
Dear Mr. Secretary:
In a nutshell, we are writing to you today to respectfully request that you elevate this matter to the Governor and Cabinet acting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida given the heightened public concern about the irreplaceable and irreparable harm that will ensue to our precious natural ocean resources and water quality at the project site and inherent negative impacts to both the public and private portions of the coastal
ecosystem as they will be denied necessary natural drifts of sand and therefore suffer increased erosion thereby diminishing the use and enjoyment of these public waters and public land.
As you may know, your Department, in your notice of intent, determined that the proposed activity (because of its size, potential effect on the environment or the public, controversial nature or
location) is likely to have a heightened public concern. As people become aware of this project and the application for Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement, there is indeed this heightened public
concern.
As you may also know, the permit and sovereign submerged lands easement applications have gone through many iterations since it was originally filed back in 2001 (or before). The modifications to thisproject over the years to its current proposed activity has changed dramatically. However, since the changes were dealt with as modifications (not a new application), due process (notice and opportunity to be heard) was unfortunately not provided.
Additionally, since the original application was filed so long ago, much of the information provided to you has changed and is now outdated and stale. For example, consultants for the Breakers stated that the Breakers Rock Pile/Pier was exposed starting at approximately 350 feet from shore when in fact surveys of the area conducted November 28, 2008 show the Breakers Rock Pile/Pier exposed starting at 35 feet from shore. It is essential that the information provided to you be updated accordingly to avert burial and/or damage of the resources.
For the following "top ten" reasons we respectfully request an opportunity to be heard by the Board of Trustees.
We believe this project, among other things:
1. is contrary to the public interest as it will interfere with public access and the public use, enjoyment, recreation and navigation of this public land
2. will cause significant irreplaceable and irreparable harm to marine turtles and/or their nests and/or nesting habitat as well as the coastal ecosystem
3. will adversely affect the conservation of fish and wildlife resources, including endangered and threatened species and/or their habitats
4. will adversely affect fishing and/or fishing or recreational values or marine productivity
5. will cause significant irreplaceable and irreparable harm to the coral reef ecosystem
6. is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the "Conceptual State Lands Management Plan" adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 17, 1981 as modified on March 15, 1983
7. will adversely affect the public health, safety and/or welfare on both public and private property
8. will dramatically increase turbidity in the area substantially reducing water quality and thereby adversely affecting the coastal ecosystem
9. will adversely affect navigation and/or the flow of water and/or cause harmful erosion or shoaling
10. will disturb and/or destroy existing beach topography thereby not maintaining essentially natural conditions, and interfering with littoral rights of adjacent and downdrift property owners
Mr. Secretary, while we appreciate the work your Department has done on this project, we fear that the modifications made along the way do not provide the best protection for our public land and our coastal ecosystem. We simply request a public vetting of the issues so that those of us who have grave concerns about the project can share them with you and the Board of Trustees.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to a favorable reply to our request.
On behalf of the environment that we strive to preserve and protect every day,
Sincerely,
Brenda Lee Chalifour, Esq.
2001 S. Surf Road, Suite 4B
Hollywood, FL 33019
...
Email: BrendaLeeChali4@aol.com
To all those interested in preserving and protecting our fragile coastal ecosystem from ridiculous dredge and fill projects (allegedly beach restoration), we need your help.
The Breaker's Hotel in Palm Beach has received a permit to "rehabilitate" and add additional T-groins in the ocean seaward of their property. In order to receive a notice to proceed, they must get a sovereign submerged land easement from DEP.
We believe the project is outrageous and poses substantial, irretrievable and irreparable harm to our fragile ocean ecosystem including endangered and threatened species. There is absolutely no doubt that this project will seriously jeopardize the resources observed on the infamous Breaker's Pier/Rock Pile including corals, turtles, fish and wildlife and their habitats.
We consider this project nothing more than a land grab (of public land) by the upland private property owners at the expense of the resources.
In an attempt to ensure that this project does not receive a notice to proceed, we are asking the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to elevate this issue to the Governor and the Cabinet so that we may receive due process (notice and opportunity to be heard). We simply wish to share our concerns with the decisionmakers.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Below is a letter that I have sent off to Michael Sole. We are hoping that you can help us by sending a letter as well. Every echo of our request will help. So, please take a few moments to send a note off to the Secretary. We'd appreciate if you would send us a copy as well.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.
Sent via email to Michael.Sole@dep.state.fl.us
January 28, 2009
The Honorable Michael W. Sole
Secretary
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
RE: Breaker's Application for Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement BOT 500222499, Easement #30606A, DEP File No. 0173170-003-JC, Breakers T-Groin Reconditioning, Palm Beach County
Dear Mr. Secretary:
In a nutshell, we are writing to you today to respectfully request that you elevate this matter to the Governor and Cabinet acting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida given the heightened public concern about the irreplaceable and irreparable harm that will ensue to our precious natural ocean resources and water quality at the project site and inherent negative impacts to both the public and private portions of the coastal
ecosystem as they will be denied necessary natural drifts of sand and therefore suffer increased erosion thereby diminishing the use and enjoyment of these public waters and public land.
As you may know, your Department, in your notice of intent, determined that the proposed activity (because of its size, potential effect on the environment or the public, controversial nature or
location) is likely to have a heightened public concern. As people become aware of this project and the application for Sovereign Submerged Lands Easement, there is indeed this heightened public
concern.
As you may also know, the permit and sovereign submerged lands easement applications have gone through many iterations since it was originally filed back in 2001 (or before). The modifications to thisproject over the years to its current proposed activity has changed dramatically. However, since the changes were dealt with as modifications (not a new application), due process (notice and opportunity to be heard) was unfortunately not provided.
Additionally, since the original application was filed so long ago, much of the information provided to you has changed and is now outdated and stale. For example, consultants for the Breakers stated that the Breakers Rock Pile/Pier was exposed starting at approximately 350 feet from shore when in fact surveys of the area conducted November 28, 2008 show the Breakers Rock Pile/Pier exposed starting at 35 feet from shore. It is essential that the information provided to you be updated accordingly to avert burial and/or damage of the resources.
For the following "top ten" reasons we respectfully request an opportunity to be heard by the Board of Trustees.
We believe this project, among other things:
1. is contrary to the public interest as it will interfere with public access and the public use, enjoyment, recreation and navigation of this public land
2. will cause significant irreplaceable and irreparable harm to marine turtles and/or their nests and/or nesting habitat as well as the coastal ecosystem
3. will adversely affect the conservation of fish and wildlife resources, including endangered and threatened species and/or their habitats
4. will adversely affect fishing and/or fishing or recreational values or marine productivity
5. will cause significant irreplaceable and irreparable harm to the coral reef ecosystem
6. is not consistent with the goals and objectives of the "Conceptual State Lands Management Plan" adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 17, 1981 as modified on March 15, 1983
7. will adversely affect the public health, safety and/or welfare on both public and private property
8. will dramatically increase turbidity in the area substantially reducing water quality and thereby adversely affecting the coastal ecosystem
9. will adversely affect navigation and/or the flow of water and/or cause harmful erosion or shoaling
10. will disturb and/or destroy existing beach topography thereby not maintaining essentially natural conditions, and interfering with littoral rights of adjacent and downdrift property owners
Mr. Secretary, while we appreciate the work your Department has done on this project, we fear that the modifications made along the way do not provide the best protection for our public land and our coastal ecosystem. We simply request a public vetting of the issues so that those of us who have grave concerns about the project can share them with you and the Board of Trustees.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to a favorable reply to our request.
On behalf of the environment that we strive to preserve and protect every day,
Sincerely,
Brenda Lee Chalifour, Esq.
2001 S. Surf Road, Suite 4B
Hollywood, FL 33019
...
Email: BrendaLeeChali4@aol.com
Support Earth First! Activists at Sentencing This Monday Afternoon for FPL Blockade
Friends and Fellow Activists,
We are asking for support for the seven activists who put their bodies the line to stand up to corporate power and protect our fragile Everglades. They are scheduled for sentencing on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2009 at 1:30pm. at the courthouse in West Palm Beach on the 9th Floor, room 9E. We are asking as many as possible to attend the sentencing to show their support for the activists.
On February 18, 2008, while attempting to peacefully halt construction of the monstrous West County Energy Center being built by FPL, 25 environmental activists were arrested. This came after years of civil protest, lawsuits, and public involvement in permitting processes that had little effect in stopping the power plant. They had exhausted every legal means to protest the building of the plant, and to no avail. Their pleas and the pleas of many others in the community appeared to fall on deaf ears.
This past December, this last group of seven activists went to trial using the defense of necessity. Necessity, as you well know, is a legal defense akin to self defense, differing in that it states that the defendants committed the alleged crime out of necessity to prevent harm to another person, or, in this case, a whole community. They stood up for their actions and brought in scientific experts to attest to the harm the power plant was, and would be, bringing to our community and planet, via emissions, enormous water usage, and wastewater injection into our aquifer. They had the help of very impassioned public defenders, as well as testimony from several committed activist-defendants. In the end, they were all found guilty of the counts of trespassing, resisting an officer without violence, and unlawful public assembly.
This February 2nd they face sentencing, and the state prosecutor is seeking jail time for two of the defendants, in addition to harsh fines and probation for all of the defendants. The prosecutor also is trying to seek $21,000 in costs from them for the amount of money the police misspent in arresting them. This additional cost in itself is ridiculous, as it is now well known by most people that the Sheriff's Department arbitrarily shut down S.R. 80 and the shutdown was not in any way related to, caused by or planned by the activists. It was executed by the Sheriff's Department alone and they are the ones who should stand up and take responsibility for that misadventure. But all of the charges and proceedings are ridiculous for such petty charges against activists who were following a well worn path of standing up against injustice at great risk to their own safety , freedom and to their very lives. Many, including myself, believe they are being
persecuted for challenging the status quo of environmental pillage and for defending the environmental health of their community.
So PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THESE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS AT 1:30 P.M., MONDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 2, ON THE 9TH FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE IN WEST PALM BEACH.
Thank you,
Marie Zwicker
We are asking for support for the seven activists who put their bodies the line to stand up to corporate power and protect our fragile Everglades. They are scheduled for sentencing on Monday afternoon, February 2, 2009 at 1:30pm. at the courthouse in West Palm Beach on the 9th Floor, room 9E. We are asking as many as possible to attend the sentencing to show their support for the activists.
On February 18, 2008, while attempting to peacefully halt construction of the monstrous West County Energy Center being built by FPL, 25 environmental activists were arrested. This came after years of civil protest, lawsuits, and public involvement in permitting processes that had little effect in stopping the power plant. They had exhausted every legal means to protest the building of the plant, and to no avail. Their pleas and the pleas of many others in the community appeared to fall on deaf ears.
This past December, this last group of seven activists went to trial using the defense of necessity. Necessity, as you well know, is a legal defense akin to self defense, differing in that it states that the defendants committed the alleged crime out of necessity to prevent harm to another person, or, in this case, a whole community. They stood up for their actions and brought in scientific experts to attest to the harm the power plant was, and would be, bringing to our community and planet, via emissions, enormous water usage, and wastewater injection into our aquifer. They had the help of very impassioned public defenders, as well as testimony from several committed activist-defendants. In the end, they were all found guilty of the counts of trespassing, resisting an officer without violence, and unlawful public assembly.
This February 2nd they face sentencing, and the state prosecutor is seeking jail time for two of the defendants, in addition to harsh fines and probation for all of the defendants. The prosecutor also is trying to seek $21,000 in costs from them for the amount of money the police misspent in arresting them. This additional cost in itself is ridiculous, as it is now well known by most people that the Sheriff's Department arbitrarily shut down S.R. 80 and the shutdown was not in any way related to, caused by or planned by the activists. It was executed by the Sheriff's Department alone and they are the ones who should stand up and take responsibility for that misadventure. But all of the charges and proceedings are ridiculous for such petty charges against activists who were following a well worn path of standing up against injustice at great risk to their own safety , freedom and to their very lives. Many, including myself, believe they are being
persecuted for challenging the status quo of environmental pillage and for defending the environmental health of their community.
So PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THESE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS AT 1:30 P.M., MONDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 2, ON THE 9TH FLOOR OF THE COURTHOUSE IN WEST PALM BEACH.
Thank you,
Marie Zwicker
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Help Defend the North Woods from Plum Creek! Maine Forest Advocates Expose Pending Destruction of Land and Culture..
[please circulate and post this email and take a minute to make the requested call]
Hey folks,
This week i joined Native Forest Network and activists from Maine Earth First! on a snowshoe hike in the infamous North Woods. While i am no stranger to strolling through thigh-high swamp muck of the Everglades, this snow stuff is a new world to me. From moose tracks to clearcuts, these were some of the most beautiful and heartbreaking sights that i have seen... Below is a recent press release written about the fight stirring up here in the cold northern lands to defend some of the last, best wilderness in the U.S. There is also a photo link to see some of it for yourself.
For those who want to show solidarity, please call Plum Creek and tell them that you heard the news about Indian Steam and you demand that they STOP TRASHING MAINE'S FORESTS and CULTURE: Plum Creek forestry rep Rocco Pizzo, 207-695-2241
For those who might not see the connection between Maine, Florida and Plum Creek, check out the below links. This corporate monster is not our friend down in the south either:
"[S]econd largest private landowner in FL"
http://www.plumcreek.com/Timberland/nbspByState/Florida/tabid/139/Default.aspx
Proposed development of 1800 homes near Gainesville in "environmentally sensitive areas that include wetlands and the
headwaters of ecologically significant creeks"
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20081017/NEWS/810172944
Gopher tortoise 'concentration camps' masquerading as species conservation to facilitate sprawl in north/central FL
http://www.floridaconservation.org/whatsnew/08/statewide/News_08_X_PlumCreek.htm
Thanks!
For the wild,
panagioti tsolkas,
co-chair of Palm Beach County Environmental Coalition
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**For Immediate Release**
Contact: Native Forest Network
Forest Advocates Expose Plum Creek's Destruction of Winter Deer Yards
Photos available: www.flickr.com/photos/savethenorthwoods
January 27, 2009
Indian Stream TWP, ME- Activists with the Native Forest Network (NFN) have reported an imminent threat to historic deer yards and late succession forests within an active Plum Creek timber harvest. The group has requested an immediate evaluation of Plum Creek logging operations in the Indian Stream area by the Maine Forest Service. The deer yards fall within the boundary of the proposed conservation easements for Plum Creek's controversial development plan, and adjacent to the Big Moose State Reserve.
Concerns regarding the timber harvest were brought to the attention of NFN by local landowners and hunters. Together they are concerned about the imminent loss of ecologically and culturally significant deer yards in the region, which is seen as a primary factor in this years' low deer harvest. NFN recently visited the site and documented deer beds, tracks and browse in parcels currently being logged and others intended for harvest. These areas are also home to intact diverse late-succession forests that are unique to Maine's North Woods.
Shirley resident, Charlie Baker expressed concern about the active cut and its planned expansion saying "Hunters in this area know that these have historically been the biggest deer yards of Somerset County. Destroying these deer yards in the middle of winter is like burning down one of our houses. Where are we expecting the deer to go?" Baker's family has lived, logged and hunted in the region for several generations. Baker continued, "I have hunted this land for over fifty years, the Indian Stream area has significant winter deer yards. We must protect this land."
Meg Gilmartin, of NFN agrees, "We believe that much of the planned cut is important winter deer habitat. This forest also has beautiful views of Eagle Rock through a canopy of giant Cedar, Spruce, Hemlock, and Birch trees. Its adjacent location to State lands makes it a prime corridor for wildlife and recreational hiking. If the tract is cut this season, an important opportunity will be lost."
The group is continuing to work with local residents, biologists, and elected officials. They are hopeful that responsible State agencies will take immediate action to stop the destruction of these forests, and are committed to defending Maine's landmark forests through every possible channel, including civil disobedience if needed.
"We have reported our observations to the Forest Service and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and we will continue exposing Plums Creek's threats to the ecological integrity and historic uses of the area," said Ryan Clarke of Sangerville. "The old forests and wildlife of Maine are public resources, we will not sit by and allow them to be destroyed."
xxx
Hey folks,
This week i joined Native Forest Network and activists from Maine Earth First! on a snowshoe hike in the infamous North Woods. While i am no stranger to strolling through thigh-high swamp muck of the Everglades, this snow stuff is a new world to me. From moose tracks to clearcuts, these were some of the most beautiful and heartbreaking sights that i have seen... Below is a recent press release written about the fight stirring up here in the cold northern lands to defend some of the last, best wilderness in the U.S. There is also a photo link to see some of it for yourself.
For those who want to show solidarity, please call Plum Creek and tell them that you heard the news about Indian Steam and you demand that they STOP TRASHING MAINE'S FORESTS and CULTURE: Plum Creek forestry rep Rocco Pizzo, 207-695-2241
For those who might not see the connection between Maine, Florida and Plum Creek, check out the below links. This corporate monster is not our friend down in the south either:
"[S]econd largest private landowner in FL"
http://www.plumcreek.com/Timberland/nbspByState/Florida/tabid/139/Default.aspx
Proposed development of 1800 homes near Gainesville in "environmentally sensitive areas that include wetlands and the
headwaters of ecologically significant creeks"
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20081017/NEWS/810172944
Gopher tortoise 'concentration camps' masquerading as species conservation to facilitate sprawl in north/central FL
http://www.floridaconservation.org/whatsnew/08/statewide/News_08_X_PlumCreek.htm
Thanks!
For the wild,
panagioti tsolkas,
co-chair of Palm Beach County Environmental Coalition
-----------------------------------------------
**For Immediate Release**
Contact: Native Forest Network
Forest Advocates Expose Plum Creek's Destruction of Winter Deer Yards
Photos available: www.flickr.com/photos/savethenorthwoods
January 27, 2009
Indian Stream TWP, ME- Activists with the Native Forest Network (NFN) have reported an imminent threat to historic deer yards and late succession forests within an active Plum Creek timber harvest. The group has requested an immediate evaluation of Plum Creek logging operations in the Indian Stream area by the Maine Forest Service. The deer yards fall within the boundary of the proposed conservation easements for Plum Creek's controversial development plan, and adjacent to the Big Moose State Reserve.
Concerns regarding the timber harvest were brought to the attention of NFN by local landowners and hunters. Together they are concerned about the imminent loss of ecologically and culturally significant deer yards in the region, which is seen as a primary factor in this years' low deer harvest. NFN recently visited the site and documented deer beds, tracks and browse in parcels currently being logged and others intended for harvest. These areas are also home to intact diverse late-succession forests that are unique to Maine's North Woods.
Shirley resident, Charlie Baker expressed concern about the active cut and its planned expansion saying "Hunters in this area know that these have historically been the biggest deer yards of Somerset County. Destroying these deer yards in the middle of winter is like burning down one of our houses. Where are we expecting the deer to go?" Baker's family has lived, logged and hunted in the region for several generations. Baker continued, "I have hunted this land for over fifty years, the Indian Stream area has significant winter deer yards. We must protect this land."
Meg Gilmartin, of NFN agrees, "We believe that much of the planned cut is important winter deer habitat. This forest also has beautiful views of Eagle Rock through a canopy of giant Cedar, Spruce, Hemlock, and Birch trees. Its adjacent location to State lands makes it a prime corridor for wildlife and recreational hiking. If the tract is cut this season, an important opportunity will be lost."
The group is continuing to work with local residents, biologists, and elected officials. They are hopeful that responsible State agencies will take immediate action to stop the destruction of these forests, and are committed to defending Maine's landmark forests through every possible channel, including civil disobedience if needed.
"We have reported our observations to the Forest Service and Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and we will continue exposing Plums Creek's threats to the ecological integrity and historic uses of the area," said Ryan Clarke of Sangerville. "The old forests and wildlife of Maine are public resources, we will not sit by and allow them to be destroyed."
xxx
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Restraining Order for Dennis Mele
This matter having come before the Earth First! Judicial Consensus Court Application for Restraining Order and/or Injunction, the court having considered the pleadings, and otherwise being fully advised in the premises finds:
1. Immediate and irreparable injury will result if a restraining order is not issued immediately as requested
2. The order shall be effective indefinitely unless the respondent Dennis Mele, actively particiaptes in Everglades Restoration.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
Respondent Dennis Mele, directly or through any agents, together with any persons and/or entities operating on behalf of and/or in concert with Dennis Mele are hereby restrained and enjoined from:
The greater Everglades bioregion, including but not limited to the parcel of land between Lyons and Banks Road in Coconut Creek and Margate.
signed,
s/Earth First! Consensus Judge Beardo
Dated: January 16, 2009
1. Immediate and irreparable injury will result if a restraining order is not issued immediately as requested
2. The order shall be effective indefinitely unless the respondent Dennis Mele, actively particiaptes in Everglades Restoration.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
Respondent Dennis Mele, directly or through any agents, together with any persons and/or entities operating on behalf of and/or in concert with Dennis Mele are hereby restrained and enjoined from:
The greater Everglades bioregion, including but not limited to the parcel of land between Lyons and Banks Road in Coconut Creek and Margate.
signed,
s/Earth First! Consensus Judge Beardo
Dated: January 16, 2009
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