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Rally to save the Atlantic Sturgeon
November 16, 2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Join us to help save the ancient and ENDANGERED Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware River –November 16 We Will Gather to Call on Our Government Agencies to Act Now to Protect Our Sturgeon From Extinction.
With Only 250 Spawning Adults Left We Are Running Out of Time!
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With Only 250 Spawning Adults Left We Are Running Out of Time!
Sign up here to attend!
The Delaware River is home to a genetically unique population of Atlantic Sturgeon found nowhere else in the world. The Atlantic sturgeon, listed as a federally protected endangered species since 2012, has a storied history in our Delaware River. Early American settlers said there were so many they could cross the River walking on their backs. But today, there are less than 250 spawning adults left of the River’s genetically unique line. Resource managers and regulatory agencies have neglected their duties to protect the health, habitat, and safety of the sturgeon. Soon it will be too late
Join Us on November 16th at 11:00 am in a mock funeral procession starting on the southeast corner of Philadelphia City Hall and ending at the US Army Corps of Engineer offices to deliver a message for the sturgeon: We Need Action Now To Save The Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware From Extinction.
The truth is, if our agencies don’t start to take immediate action, we will be burying the last of this beautiful ancient species, adding them to the ever growing list of extinct species, and depriving future generations of the opportunity to witness this majestic giant, swimming in the Delaware River.
What is the event:
In a funeral style procession, join as we carry representations of the 180,000 sturgeon already lost and the mere 250 sturgeon that still remain. Come as you want or in funeral attire so these agencies can see that their lack of oversight and protection, spells the death of this keystone and iconic species.
In a funeral style procession, join as we carry representations of the 180,000 sturgeon already lost and the mere 250 sturgeon that still remain. Come as you want or in funeral attire so these agencies can see that their lack of oversight and protection, spells the death of this keystone and iconic species.
When:
• November 16, Raindate November 17th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – we will begin to gather at 10 am
• November 16, Raindate November 17th, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – we will begin to gather at 10 am
Where:
We will start to gather outside City Hall on the southeast corner, walk around City Hall, and circle back to the Army Corps Offices at the Wanamaker Building at 100 East Penn Square, Philadelphia. .
We will start to gather outside City Hall on the southeast corner, walk around City Hall, and circle back to the Army Corps Offices at the Wanamaker Building at 100 East Penn Square, Philadelphia. .
Opportunities to Participate:
In addition to walking with us in procession, we will need volunteers to help carry signs and the representative sturgeon. We would also welcome you bringing your own sign seeking to speak for the sturgeon. Sign up here to let us know you will be joining us and whether you would like to volunteer to help carry our signs or bring your own.Sign up here to attend!
Whether you can join us or not – Please sign the petition to urge the agencies to act and save the Atlantic Sturgeon of the Delaware.
