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Welcome to my blog where fraud, lies and corruption are uncovered wherever they hide. Government, non-profits, media and corporations have many secrets and this is where they are exposed. This is where people go for the truth. There is a real need for more watchdog groups. Check out the Resources & Links page for links to find your federal reps, government agencies and other websites packed with important information. The About page has links to some of the testimony and interviews I've given over the years. It's not all bad news I do highlight people and organizations that genuinely contribute to the greater good and deserve recognition.
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Nature’s way of preventing wildfires – utilize our free roaming wild horses before we lose them
A law enforcement officer watches flames launch into the air as fire continues to spread at the Bear fire in Oroville, California on September 9, 2020. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images By Staci-lee Sherwood Fire….wildfires….nothing terrifies more people than the thought of being trapped in a fire. The loss of human life, wildlife and destruction of land and property is now in the billions every year due to wildfires. Much like hurricanes in the south the west has seen a st
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 13, 20224 min read
Manatee death rate skyrockets while Florida’s FWC covers up the cause & lies to tourist$
By Staci-lee Sherwood The year 2021 ended much the way it started, with a mounting death rate for the manatees making this year a record breaker. At a whopping 1101 dead this is the highest mortality for endangered manatees in Florida. This is the official number but how many perished that no one recorded is anyone’s guess. The state agency charged with protecting this species and keeping them alive said starvation was the main cause for all these manatee deaths. As explai
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 9, 202211 min read
Animals are dying from selfie addicts
By Staci-lee Sherwood It wasn’t that long ago that if a person wanted to take a photograph of a wild animal travel was involved along with long periods of quiet standing or sitting. This was no guarantee of a great photo just increased the chances of one. Back then photography was either an exciting career for the lucky few or an expensive hobby if you could afford it. The digital camera changed all that. With the advent of digital cameras combined with the internet and ph
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 8, 20225 min read
Loving Hummingbirds to death: Why thousands die every year from deadly commercial nectar
By Staci-lee Sherwood There’s something magical about Hummingbirds. They are one of nature’s tiny engineering miracles. These amazing birds can fly vertical as well as horizontal. I’ve been lucky to have one hummingbird come to winter in my pollinator garden every year for the past six years. Every time they bring me a new understanding of the species while being able to identify different birds by their personality. Some were aggressive in guarding their territory chasin
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 2, 20224 min read
You know what they say about animal abusers right ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood The story of Gypsy. She is a wild mustang mare brutally rounded up via helicopter by the notoriously sadistic Cattoor Livestock Co. Her story like tens of thousands of others began with freedom and living healthy and ends, so far as of January 2022, with deplorable and abusive living conditions. Millions of other wild horses across the globe are stolen from their natural home and end up in tragedy. You can see from the hundreds of comments made about
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 31, 20229 min read
Exploiting sea turtles in Florida: for many groups it’s just busine$$ as usual
By Staci-lee Sherwood When you think of an endangered species you assume, or hope, that its legal status offers full protection under the law. You assume this species will be exempt from being hunted, trafficked, harmed or exploited by man’s greed and stupidity. In 2022 you would be wrong to assume or even hope for that, especially in the state of Florida. We have three species of sea turtles that regularly nest here the Loggerhead, Green and Leatherback. Legal status unde
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 19, 20227 min read
The Tule Elk hang on by a thread while insanity reigns over Point Reyes National Seashore
Photo (Douglas Zimmerman/ Marin Independent Journal) By Staci-lee Sherwood In the 1700s the Tule Elk had a healthy population of nearly...
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 11, 202211 min read
It’s a bitter pill for BEEF eaters: Is their steak or burger worth the destruction of the planet?
By Staci-lee Sherwood The slogan ‘you are what you eat’ is an old expression that might surprise most people to know it has been around for a long time. Making its first appearance in 1826 when French lawyer, politician and famous gastronome, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, wrote ''Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es'', which translates to 'Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are.' Perhaps that phrase is even more telling now that we know the br
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 1, 20228 min read
Scientists are not activists - the glaring difference between Science and Scientists
By Staci-lee Sherwood Most people confuse science with scientist and it’s an easy jump to make. Science at its core is simple and pure. The pursuit for answers is all it really is. How one goes about that pursuit is often controversial as are the conclusions that come from it. The dictionary defines science as ‘the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and e
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 28, 20219 min read
Wild horse birth control or sterility? Tainted horse groups push for drugs amid warnings
By Staci-lee Sherwood Wild horses don’t need birth control (but we humans sure do). A prime example of a species that is vastly over populated, decimates the land, rapidly depletes natural resources look no further than our own species. In truth we are the only species that falls into this category. We know deep down there are too many people for the natural resources to support. We ignore this truth choosing instead to find others to blame for the fast extinguishing of l
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 20, 202119 min read
RED DESERT SIEGE UPON LIFE * LAND & LIBERTY DEMOCRACY DIES IN THE DESERT *Guest writer*
By: Pamela Lynn True & Craig C. Downer 12/11/2020 My treasures do not clink together or glitter. They gleam in the sun and neigh in the night. -Arab proverb For half a century now, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have been managing our wild horses and burros nearly to the point of extinction. They have been succumbing to outrageous demands by public lands ranchers, oil, gas and mining corporations and other exploitive interests, while
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 18, 202124 min read
The benefits of attracting & living with wildlife
By Staci-lee Sherwood There’s a reason parents tell their kids to go outside and get some fresh air. Being outdoors among nature is a way for the body and mind to regenerate. For those who live in cold climates think how much you anticipate spring when you can open the windows and talk a walk without freezing. One of the main attractions for people moving to year round warm climates is the benefit of being outdoors and having a garden. There have been many stu
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 12, 20215 min read
The Timberline Wolf pack: centuries of hatred and persecution led to wolf pups unjust death
By Staci-lee Sherwood The history of wolves is a long sordid one. For centuries wolves have been vilified by the Catholic church and through folklore. Who didn’t grow up hearing about Little Red Riding Hood and her fateful meeting with the Big Bad Wolf? In ancient times Roman mythology revered wolves associating them with the famous Capitoline she-wolf that nursed the mythical founders of Rome, twins Romulus and Remus. The wolf had once been a respected warrior and symbol
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 3, 202110 min read
Madmen of the prairie: making millions killing America’s wild horses & burros
By Staci-lee Sherwood The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is often referred to as the most corrupted of the agencies that fall under the Dept of Interior jurisdiction. It’s a massive agency of thousands of employees charged with overseeing hundreds of millions of acres of public land. They’re also in charge of leasing for oil and gas exploration and for the livestock prog ram. The wild horse & burro program is probably this agency’s most notorious program because of its que
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 21, 202115 min read
For shorebirds like the Least Terns rooftop nesting is a survival necessity
By Staci-lee Sherwood These days being an endangered species no longer has the same cache or carries the same legal protection it used to. While in some states Least Terns are listed as endangered in other states they’re listed as threatened. One thing is clear their future is in peril. As a species dependent on how well humans protect their nesting habitat things look pretty uncertain. Plastic pollution, beach trash and coastal development have all but obliterated their o
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 19, 20215 min read
Let It Be: Leave The Wildflowers Alone
By Staci-lee Sherwood Few things signal the arrival of spring more than wildflowers. Meadows of blooming flowers that offer a rainbow of colors is a feast for the eyes. Nature has a way of combing colors and patterns in such a way that only she can dream up. For many this time of year offers an almost spiritual like awakening. For others the first wildflower walk of the season has become a ritual. There’s something so soothing and magnetic about wildflowers. Growing up in t
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 6, 20214 min read
Grazed to death : How the Livestock Grazing program on public lands cause dead zones & extinctions
By Staci-lee Sherwood For most Americans getting dinner means going shopping at the market or calling in a takeout order. Few have any idea where their food comes from or all that goes into getting it on their table. For many the lifecycle of food from cradle to grave would be a shocker; economically, politically and ethically. First let’s look at the true cost of livestock. This factors in many things not usually listed on the recipe given for the public to digest. Those
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 5, 202110 min read
Ghosts of the grassland : why decision makers ignore the massive damage done by grazing cows
By Staci-lee Sherwood What is a ghost? To most people a ghost is something they can sense can feel they know is there but can’t completely see. Step into the world of wild horse advocacy and it quickly becomes clear that cows, and other livestock, seem to be like ghosts. Only in this situation they can be seen but politicians and government employees choose to not see them as if they were ghosts. A mythical creature causing damage yet seemingly unseen by those in charge.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 30, 20215 min read
Planes, Trains, Automobiles.....and monkeys ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood When Americans think of monkeys they envision a jungle similar to what they’ve seen in National Geographic. They don’t think of monkeys living freely right here in the U.S. If you live in Florida you might be lucky enough to glimpse one of three species of monkeys living freely. For those who can’t make it over to Africa this is a treat beyond most people’s wildest dreams. The three species that call Florida home are the Rhesus, Squirrel and Vervet M
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 28, 20216 min read
Why are Mountain Goats considered native in one park but not in another right next door ?
Photo of Mountain Goat and her kid @ Yellowstone NP (NPS) By Staci-lee Sherwood Last year marked a turning point for the Grand Teton National Park. They were busy getting ready for their first trophy hunt inside the park of Mountain Goats. For several years hunters had already been allowed to hunt Elk, thanks to the revisions made of guidelines after the park expanded its boundaries. The park service refers to this as their ‘Elk management’ program. As I’ve said in the past
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 22, 20215 min read
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