John,

Natural barriers like sand dunes on beaches can be more effective than hard
seawalls at withstanding severe storms and protecting coastal communities—while
at the same time provide vital habitat for vulnerable wildlife like loggerhead
sea turtles. There is less than a week left to send a message to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in support of funds for restoring and creating
natural infrastructure—before disaster strikes—to better protect communities and
help wildlife. Please add your voice today!
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Help wildlife, protect our communities BEFORE disaster strikes.
[[link removed]]John,

Loggerhead sea turtles rely on coastal beaches and waters for survival. And
right now, they’re relying on you to speak out and demand wildlife-friendly
disaster protection measures.

Will you take a moment to take action in support of restoring and creating
natural infrastructure that can better protect coastal communities and help
wildlife?
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Not all disaster protection measures protect communities and provide wildlife
habitat at the same time. After Hurricane Harvey, we saw proof that natural barriers like sand dunes and
beaches can be more effective than hard seawalls at withstanding severe storms
and protecting coastal communities. Restoring salt marshes and natural
floodplains, replenishing barrier islands and beaches, and protecting coral
reefs are important efforts for both helping buffer communities from disasters
and benefiting wildlife in these habitats.

TAKE ACTION FOR SEA TURTLES
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Loggerheads need access to sandy shores to make their nests and healthy coastal
waters with seagrass forests to hide from predators. ‘Gray’ infrastructure like
seawalls can block turtles from reaching their nesting beaches and can impede
the growth of underwater plants that coastal wildlife need to thrive.

‘Green’ flood barriers can be less expensive, better for wildlife, and more
stable in the face of sea level rise and erosion, unlike seawalls that erode and
crumble. By preserving and restoring our natural flood barriers like salt marshes and
coral reefs, we’re making the right choice for our environment, our communities,
and our wildlife.

Will you make the right choice right now and show your support for
wildlife-friendly disaster protection projects?
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For only a few weeks, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting
public input on an important updated grant program that aims to protect at-risk
communities before disasters happen.

We have an opportunity to ensure natural infrastructure that benefits wildlife
like sea turtles is a priority in disaster preparedness efforts and also save
taxpayer dollars—for every $1 we invest in these natural mitigation measures, we
could save $6 in post-disaster recovery.

Please speak out now, we are counting on your voice for wildlife-friendly
disaster protection.
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Thank you for being a friend to wildlife,

Jessie Ritter
Advisor, Water Policy
National Wildlife Federation Action Fund

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