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The Black Bear Conservation Committee has changed its name to the
Black Bear Conservation Coalition
to better represent the nature of this inclusive organization.
The BBCC's Mission:
To restore the Louisiana black bear to its historic range
through education, research and
management of habitat and populations.
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Bear News:
The U.S. Supreme Court has made an important ruling regarding the Neches River National Wildlife Refuge. By refusing to hear a lawsuit against the refuge, the court secures the conservation and protection of important habitat in East Texas. This new refuge will have a profound effect on the success of bear restoration activities in East Texas.
Supreme Court Ruling Means No Lake Fastrill Reservoir for Dallas
Dallas Morning News, February 23, 2010
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Request to Hear Neches River Refuge Case
KTRE.com Lufkin and Nacadoches, February 22, 2010
The BBCC mourns the loss of Sam Hamilton, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mr. Hamilton was a friend and supporter of the BBCC. He believed the BBCC is a successful model for the resto fo the nation on how the public and private sector can work together to restore a wildlife species. He was a "joiner" who brought people together to work on tough wildlife conservation and management issues across the southeast U.S. and the nation. He leaves an inspiring legacy through his work on building partnerships for long-term species recovery and management.
Sam D. Hamilton, Wildlife Service Director, Is Dead at 54.
Obituary, New York Times, February 22, 2010.
For more news stories, click here  *****
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 16 - 18, 2010
Bayou Teche Black Bear and Birding Festival, Franklin, Louisiana. You've never had so much fun in your life! For more information, click here.
May 14, 2009
BBCC 20th Anniversary Celebration
7 pm at Hemingbough, in St. Francisville, Louisiana.
Dinner, Bear Updates and Silent Auction, featuring a selection of exceptional wildlife art from regional artists.
Master of Ceremonies:
Leo Honeycutt,
Acclaimed author of "Edwin Edwards, Governor of Louisiana."
Books will be available for sale and autographing.
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 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published critical habitat designation information for the Louisiana black bear in February 2009.
Learn more.....
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 For the first time in over 50 years, bears are returning to East Texas. Take a look at what this dynamic BBCC subcommittee is doing to pave the way.
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BBCC Priority Needs
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The BBCC needs funds to increase our educational programs in schools in the bear's range in Louisiana and east Texas. Can you help us reach the environmental stewards of the future?
Click here to donate today!
Click here to learn more about BBCC Priority Needs.
VEHICLES NEEDED!
The BBCC needs five trucks to support research projects around Louisiana. Do you or your company have a vehicle ready for replacement? Tax deduction available!
Two- or four-wheel drive in usable condition for off-road research work. Click here to contact the BBCC, or call us at (225) 763-5425.
Have a vehicle you no longer need? Missed the 'clunker' deadline? Boat? RV? ATV? Motorcycle? DONATE YOUR VEHICLE to the BBCC and take a tax deduction. We take care of the vehicle pickup, and all the paperwork. Get rid of your old vehicle, and help restore the bear. A win-win proposition! Call 1-866-628-2277 to donate your vehicle today.
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Feral Hog Problem?
Feral hogs can damage habitat and compete for food resources with other wildlife. Even more troublesome, feral hogs carry diseases that are potentially communicable to domestic livestock and/or humans.
Brucellosis has been recently documented in feral hogs and humans.
The BBCC has portable hog traps for limited loan to BBCC members.
For more information, contact the BBCC.
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