Panel Discussion – Threatened and Endangered: Perspectives on Biodiversity Loss in the Southwest
Threatened and Endangered: Perspectives on Biodiversity Loss in the Southwest
A Panel Discussion with Botanist Dr. Jack Carter, Artist Mary Frances Dondelinger, and Conservation Advocate Michael Robinson
November 13, 7pm Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard St. Silver City
Admission: FREE
The impact of humanity on the earth’s diverse flora and fauna has been significant. Scientists estimate that 5 – 20% of species in many groups of organisms have already gone extinct, and we may be losing up to 140,000 species per year. Some of the most vulnerable species in the current global extinction crisis occur in the desert Southwest. Habitat loss, climate change, overexploitation of water resources and non-native species introduction threaten the continued existence of a variety of desert plant and animal species. This panel discussion will explore a variety of perspectives on biodiversity loss in the American Southwest. Panelists include botanist Dr. Jack Carter, professor emeritus at Colorado College and author of several books and articles, including the recently -revised Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico; artist Mary Frances Dondelinger, author of the new book Modern Icons: The Sacrifice of Endangered Species of the American Southwest; and Center for Biological Diversity conservation advocate Michael Robinson, author of the book, Predatory Bureaucracy.
Thanks to Mary Frances Dondelinger, we are pleased to offer a special gift to new or renewing members of the Gila Conservation Coalition. Become a member of GCC or renew your membership for $25 and receive a copy of Modern Icons. Dondelinger will be on hand to sign books.
You can also renew your membership/become a member by mail by sending a check for $25 to the Gila Conservation Coalition, 305A North Cooper St., Silver City, NM 88061 or on-line via GCC’s secure donation page.
This event is organized in conjunction with Gila-Mimbres Community Radio. The discussion will be audiotaped and will air as part of GMCR’s Earth Matters, a weekly radio program collaboratively produced by Gila Resources Information Project, New Mexico Wilderness Alliance and Upper Gila Watershed Alliance.