Scott L
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These 14-17ft seas today are not going to help our little buddies much...:depressed:
Fort Lauderdale is killing sea turtles!
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Scott L
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This situation is absurd. How do County officials respond to such evidence? Is someone sending these videos to Tallahassee?
DennisS
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Scott L
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The more people that send this stuff to code@fortlauderdale.gov the better. yes, sending this to Tallahassee is also good. Please do so. Tell them how outraged you are.
Scott L
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Today is a good day for such efforts. Thanks!
You would think that violating federal law reguarding turtles would get swifter action from officials ... has any one pointed out how much defending a lawsuit would cost that city ?
Who is gonna file a lawsuit? Meaning...(thinking here) I am wondering if I, "joe citizen" could file on behalf of the turtles.. or is there another angle? Good idea D_B...
You would think there are repercussions for intentionally endangering the life of an protected species. The Green Sea Turtle is a protected species. (the one in the video is Loggerhead, which may end up on the Endangered Species List.. the jury is still out)
You would think there are repercussions for intentionally endangering the life of an protected species. The Green Sea Turtle is a protected species. (the one in the video is Loggerhead, which may end up on the Endangered Species List.. the jury is still out)
OneRestlessNative
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first hit on the google for: state lawsuits for protection of wildlife
Manatee Protection Lawsuit: State Agency Lawsuit
So, I'd have to say it is possible to file against a government or state agency, I'm assuming county would be the same. Weather it had to be an organization or individual representation, who knows? Unless someone is a lawyer and wanting to do it for charity, its going to cost $$$. There is a pretty big list of heavy hitters on that list and it pertains to a Florida cause. Perhaps the head of the local turtle agency you work through could present the idea and see if they can get any support, information, or join in alliance with the large list of conservation agencies.
Manatee Protection Lawsuit: State Agency Lawsuit
So, I'd have to say it is possible to file against a government or state agency, I'm assuming county would be the same. Weather it had to be an organization or individual representation, who knows? Unless someone is a lawyer and wanting to do it for charity, its going to cost $$$. There is a pretty big list of heavy hitters on that list and it pertains to a Florida cause. Perhaps the head of the local turtle agency you work through could present the idea and see if they can get any support, information, or join in alliance with the large list of conservation agencies.
OneRestlessNative
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Since Brevard county seems to have a very good program in place, maybe your local organizers can contact ours up here and see what it took to get ours integrated.
Sea Turtle Preservation Society
Sea Turtle Preservation Society * (321) 676-1701 Main
Sea Turtle Preservation Society
Sea Turtle Preservation Society * (321) 676-1701 Main
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