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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. It is necessary for life to thrive on Earth.

Aldo Leopold, one of the great thinkers of conservation, observed more than half a century ago the importance of protecting species. "To keep every cog and wheel is the first precaution of intelligent tinkering," he wrote. Losing species is like throwing away one by one the engine parts of an airplane while flying.

Biodiversity is a major initiative of Conservation International.

Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as those for clean, consistent water flows; protection from floods and storms; and a stable climate. 

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Save the Okefenokee
May 17, 2024
SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE THE OKEFENOKEE: https://act.biologicaldiversity.org/Oo6IKNSeAE-RxO5UD7P2Aw2 The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a natural wonder and a biodiversity hotspot. It’s home to at least 50 species of mammals, dozens of reptile species, and 37 species of amphibians — the most vulnerable wildlife class. It’s also a vital resting place for migrating birds. Now it’s under threat from a proposed mine. Act now by signing the Center for Biological Diversity's petition to save the Okefenokee. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, he reserved enough water for it to serve as a breeding ground and refuge for a wide array of birds and other wildlife. Now the Twin Pines titanium mine threatens to pump 1.4 million gallons of water a day out of the Okefenokee. We won’t let it drain the world's largest intact freshwater ecosystem. But we need you with us. These waters belong to all of us. Join the fight to save the Okefenokee. #Okefenokee #savetheokefenokee #saveearth #savinglifeonearth #georgia #swamp #savewildlife #endangeredspecies #wetlands #C4BD #twinpines #environment #environmentalawareness ************** About the Center: The Center for Biological Diversity is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. At the Center, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive. Where to find us: WEBSITE: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CenterForBioDiv FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforBio... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/centerforbi... TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@centerforbiodiv For questions or media inquiries, email us at center@biologicaldiversity.org.