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On Saturday, April 12th, something incredibly inspiring happened in Ecuador. Yasunidos or “United for Yasuní,” a civil society collective of environmentalists, artists, activists, and indigenous leaders, delivered nearly 800,000 signatures to the National Elections Commission (CBE) calling for a national referendum to decide if oil should remain under Block 43/ITT in Yasuní National Park indefinitely. A couple of months ago collecting over 600,000 signatures, the amount needed to qualify for a referendum, seemed almost impossible. But, for Yasunidos and its allies around the world, what was impossible – unfathomable, really – was the government proposal to drill in Yasuní-ITT, one of the last remaining parts of the Yasuní National Park free from oil drilling. Yasuní is an area of extremely high biodiversity located in the Amazon region of Ecuador. The park was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1989 and contains what are thought to be the greatest number of plant and animal species anywhere on the planet including one of the biggest populations of jaguars. It is also home to numerous indigenous peoples including two nomadic Waorani clans, the Tagaeri and Taromenane, who shun contact with the outside world. |
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All-Member Poll – Final Results!
| Avaazers – here they are, the final results of our gigantic survey of this 34 million strong community of global citizens! The people have spoken, and we’re determined to break the corporate stranglehold on our governments, get every child in school, and much, much more: |
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We’ve set the direction, and it’s an exciting plan – let’s make it a reality! Avaaz never takes money from governments or corporations or any large donors — we rely 100% on small donations from Avaaz members. Which is why it’s our community, and no one else, that’s calling the shots. Click to power this plan in 2014: |
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| To pledge an amount other than the ones listed above, click here. |
| This has been a really valuable process to guide our team — thanks so much to everyone who participated! As a thank-you present, check out the comments that people have written on the poll results page here (scroll back through them – there are tens of thousands!). It’s a beautiful and inspiring snapshot of humanity, and this amazing community. So excited to do this with you all!!
With loads of love, anticipation and appreciation, Ricken, Meredith, Lisa, Rewan, Mina, Alex and the whole Avaaz team |
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Protect Our Watershed … Wa State
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Take action to save Puget Sound.
Learn more about polluted runoff, its impacts on the environment, how King County is addressing the issue, and how you can help. Start by watching these new short videos.
Participate: King County’s stormwater management program helps protect our water bodies from pollution and habitat loss. We strive to create an environment that is safe and healthy for Puget Sound residents and wildlife. King County wants your feedback on our stormwater management program.
Feedback Mail feedback to: Test your knowledge: take the stormwater quiz. Take action: To learn more about what you can do, watch this short video for tips you can take to clean up stormwater and visit the Puget Sound Starts Here website. For more information about stormwater:
Presentations on the Stormwater Management Program to interest groups are available by request. Please email us. |
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Stormwater, or polluted runoff, is the leading contributor to reduced water quality in Puget Sound. You can help protect local water bodies from pollution and habitat loss and create an environment that is safer and healthier for Puget Sound residents and wildlife.
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Promote Breast Cervical and Colon Health
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Outreach to Promote Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Screening
The Breast, Cervical, and Colon Health Program (BCCHP) of the Prevention Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County is soliciting proposals from community agencies qualified and interested in educating people about breast, cervical, and colon health screening, and connecting them with services in King, Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.
Click the link above to access the RFP guidelines, application and attachments.
Public Health – Seattle & King County has just released a new Request for Proposal (RFP) now available at www.kingcounty.gov/health/rfp:
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