Toxic lead is poisoning California’s golden eagles, wild turkeys and other wildlife

Toxic lead is poisoning California’s golden eagles, wild turkeys and other wildlife.

A new bill in the California Assembly could drastically reduce wildlife’s exposure to this harmful poison in our state’s most important wildlife areas. But the Assembly needs to hear from you to pass this important legislation.

Take action now: write your assembly member today and urge support for AB 2223 -- critical legislation that would require non-toxic shot when hunting in state wildlife management areas.

Spent lead shot can leave hundreds of tiny pieces of the toxic metal in wildlife habitat. These poisonous particles can be ingested by wildlife and passed along the food chain, often with terrible results.

Once ingested, the lead produces a slow and agonizing death for its victims.

Urge your assembly member to support legislation to limit toxic lead in our wildlife.

Three years ago -- thanks to the efforts of people like you -- California passed a law requiring non-lead ammunition in the habitat of highly endangered condors, helping to reduce a major hurdle to the recovery of these rare birds.

Now, the California Assembly is considering the next important step to reduce toxic lead from our wildlife and wild places.

Tell your assembly member to support AB 2223, legislation to reduce toxic lead in California’s most important wildlife habitats.

With your help, we can ensure a brighter future for golden eagles, mourning doves and other important wildlife in California.

Sincerely,
Pamela Flick
California Program Coordinator
Defenders of Wildlife