Take a moment in between trick-or-treating to help us celebrate Otter-ween by telling Congress to support the Clean Water Rule, which is essential to protecting river otters.
Did you know that North American river otters can communicate through whistling and yelping? Not only are they cute to look at, but these fuzzy creatures are able to stay underwater for up to eight minutes and can dive to a depth of 60 feet!
Otters are some of the most amazing creatures on Earth, but decades of pollution and habitat destruction have nearly wiped out the population in many parts of the U.S.
That’s why TakePart and American Rivers have dubbed this Oct. 31 Otter-ween! The two groups are joining forces to fight for clean water and the protection of river otters.
To protect these furry friends from pollution and habitat loss, the waterways where they live must be saved from destruction. Two recent Supreme Court decisions have made it unclear whether the Clean Water Act applies to small streams and wetlands. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the Clean Water Rule, which will clear up the confusion. Unfortunately, special interests are trying to dismantle the rule.
If we don’t act now, the health of rivers and streams that are home to river otters could be threatened, which in turn could endanger other wildlife.