HomeMy WebLinkAboutContracts & Agreements_36-2011_CCv0001.pdf PAUL FOSTER
Mayor Pro Tem
REDLANDS JON HARRISON
PETE AGUILAR Council Member
Mayor Incorporated 1888 JERRY BEAN
35 Cajon Street, Redlands, CA 9-23? Council Member
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paguilav cityotredlands.org BOB GARIJNER
Council Member
April 5, 2011
Honorable Joe Baca
United States House of Representatives
2366 Rayburn Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Baca:
The city of Redlands is pleased to support H.R. 1042, the Discredit Eternal Listing Inequality of
Species Takings (DELIST) Act. As you know, this legislation will require a review of species
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The review must show a substantial increase in the
population to remain listed as an endangered species.
This legislation is important to the city of Redlands as our community has areas that are
environmentally sensitive and important to our community. Redlands is wedged between local
streams and rivers, including the Santa Ana River, Mill Creek, and San Timoteo Creek, and
having much open space, we are sensitive the creatures that live within our community. In
addition, it is important species listed as endangered accurately reflect current conditions.
Because of this, your legislation addresses these concerns and could result in the reduction or
elimination of costly studies and mitigation measures for extinct species. This could result in
increased economic growth and a reduction in wasted resources. For these reasons, the Redlands
City Council supports the H.R. 1042.
Sincerel ,
Pete Aguilar
Mayor
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