i tried to initiate a lawsuit against fish & game for the lives of the florida panthers, and no one came thru for me with the legal help i needed, so i just did what i do, but i was worried that it was too little too late.

now it looks like maybe things will change for OUR florida panthers!!! check this:

"Congratulations! Your financial contribution, support and activism over the past year have paid off.

Approximately 14 months ago, PEER and Andrew Eller, an 18-year USFWS biologist, filed a joint complaint accusing the agency of knowingly using flawed science in assessing the habitat and population of the endangered Florida panther. www.peer.org/news/news_id.php

As a result of your involvement (i.e. pressure on the agency), Andrew Eller and the Fish & Wildlife Service have reached an agreement—one day before the trial was to begin.

Nearly 4,000 petition signatures were generated, numerous letters to Members of Congress were written, thousands of dollars to the legal defense fund were donated and support of the work PEER does to protect those who protect the environment proved to tip the scale.

jaguar, take a bow, you’ve earned it…and we thank you! A victory for Andrew Eller is a huge win for not only the Florida Panther but also the many other scientists, resource professionals and law enforcement officers who strive for environmental ethics and government accountability.

meow!"

taken from peer (public employees for environmental responsibility) - www.peer.org/news/news_id.php