Dear John ,

The Franklin’s bumblebee is in imminent danger of extinction -- largely thanks
to bee-killing neonic pesticides.

In fact, the last sighting of a single Franklin’s worker bee was in 2006.

Now, we have a chance to convince the Fish and Wildlife Service to give this
important wild pollinator Endangered Species Act protections. It seems like a
no-brainer, but the agency will only act if it feels pressure from engaged
environmentalists like you, John! Will you demand
protection for this endangered bee?

Tell the Fish and Wildlife Service to place the Franklin’s bumblebee on the
Endangered Species list!
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The decline of the Franklin’s bumblebee is a big problem for a variety of
ecosystems. Wildflowers like lupine, California poppy and horsemint rely on this
important bumblebee for pollination.

Despite the visible decline of this species, it’s taken the Fish and Wildlife
Service over a decade to consider protecting it under the Endangered Species
Act. Endangered status would help minimize the impacts of habitat loss, disease
and pesticide exposure. This would ensure that future generations get to enjoy
the same beautiful wildflowers we all love.

Unfortunately, the Franklin’s bumblebee isn’t alone in being at risk of
extinction. The rusty patched bumblebee has been considered endangered for two
years. 7 different Hawaiian bee species are listed. With so many pollinator
species in decline, we need the Fish and Wildlife Service to step up and protect
them.

Take action now: Don’t let the Franklin’s bumblebee disappear forever.
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From the rapid decline of honeybees to the nearly extinct Franklin’s bumblebee,
bee-killing neonics are killing our essential pollinators.

The Franklin’s bumblebee is just one more example of how pesticides are
poisoning our environment. Bee populations are in decline around the world --
threatening both our environment and the food we eat.

The first step to helping the Franklin’s bumblebee recover is listing it as an
endangered species. But if you don’t act now, John, the
Franklin’s bumblebee could disappear forever.

Help send 35,000 comments: Demand the Fish and Wildlife Service protect the
Franklin’s bumblebee before it’s too late.
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Standing with you,
Jason Davidson
Food and Agriculture Campaign Associate
Friends of the Earth

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