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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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Sea Turtles die as world ‘experts’ sit back do next to nothing (pt 2/2 hot sand)
By Staci-lee Sherwood Sea Turtles have been around for about 100 million years but their prospects for another 100 million years look dim. In fact sea turtles might go the way of the dinosaurs before the end of this century if things don’t turn around soon. Three major factors have caused a drastic decline in their global population; light pollution and coastal development, plastic pollution and hot sand that only produce females. Any one of these could cause extinction bu
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 4, 202215 min read
Sea Turtles die as world ‘experts’ sit back do next to nothing - light pollution (pt 1/2)
By Staci-lee Sherwood Most people wouldn’t look at a light bulb and think it’s a weapon of mass destruction. For newborn sea turtle hatchlings they can be. Death by light pollution is one of the biggest killers globally. To put it into perspective if the hatchlings were human and not reptile the millions killed every year would qualify as an immediate global threat to life. Action would be taken because humans value their own species above all else and, for the majority,
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 4, 202215 min read
EAGLE'S LANDING - a poem warning about their struggle against extinction
The icon of American freedom Once soared the skies In numbers too big to count But that is all changed now Much of their land has been taken Destroyed By those claiming ‘progress’ But for the eagle It just means homelessness Their food is now scarce Poisoned by pesticides Or killed by development Again because of ‘progress’ How can they survive Against the human machine Of self preservation That propels us to build a world of steel Where little else has value How can we treat
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Coyotes: the other wild canine
By Staci-lee Sherwood Wolves have been in the news lately with the recent unlimited hunting that has decimated their population. Their cousin, the coyote, rarely gets the same media attention. Wolves and coyotes live in close knit packs with complex social hierarchy run by the alpha pair, usually the only pair that breeds. Solitary coyotes are usually yearlings who have ventured out on their own or old and sick members kicked out. The biggest difference is how easy the coy
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 28, 20225 min read
Fall from grace – from saving wildlife to exploiting them for cash
By Staci-lee Sherwood Back in the 1990’s Defenders of Wildlife was the non-profit that got things done, at least for wolves. During the 90s they were the face of wolf conservation, helping to restore them back in Yellowstone National Park and Idaho. The group promoted a program for ranchers who lost livestock to verified predation were financially compensated. This helped smooth over some of the opposition to wolf re-introduction. That was 30 years ago. Since losing the
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 29, 202210 min read
Legal bribery? Federal agencies have their own ‘non profit' with corporate polluters as donors
By Staci-lee Sherwood Every year the ritual of battling over the budget takes center stage in the nation’s capitol. There is the usual list of politicians posturing for their donors. Each agency and department make the trip to the Hill to make their plea for more tax dollars. They bring a list of programs they point to as justification for the invariable increase. The one thing most American can agree on despite political or religious leaning is that the federal governmen
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 20, 202216 min read
Crowds, condos and trash take their toll on beach nesting shorebirds
By Staci-lee Sherwood Since the 1970s it’s estimated that shorebird populations have plummeted a whopping 70% in North America with some species hit harder. Adding to polluted water, loss of habitat and natural predation we have newer problems especially here in Florida. The problems facing shorebirds are global though some issues are more prevalent in certain areas. The one constant is that human encroachment is on the rise as shorebird populations are on the decline
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 2, 20225 min read
Conservation done right: saving land from developers for much loved Bald Eagles
By Staci-lee Sherwood During the 1950s the expression urban sprawl started to make its way into mainstream conversations. It would many more years before the ill effects of urban sprawl would become apparent. The city of Pembroke Pines in Florida, once agriculture land with dairy farms, experienced their own population boom and with it came sprawl and a race to develop. This small city has a story to tell of how it’s trying to tackle a big global problem of overdevelopment.
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 9, 20225 min read
The new emerging phenomenon of the eco refugee
By Staci-lee Sherwood Climate change, climate denial, global warming, global cooling. Call it what you want the planet is shouting at us. We have ignored the warning signs for decades but we can no longer ignore what is happening right now. What started out decades ago as muted warnings of the future have turned into blaring bull horns. Politicians waste time spinning whatever tales fit their agenda but we are out of time if we don’t want to go down with the sinking ship c
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 4, 20228 min read
The wild Burros - the forgotten equine
By Staci-lee Sherwood Many people wonder what the difference is between a wild Burro and a Donkey. They are the same species. Their name differentiates them as either domesticated (donkey) or wild (burro) but they are both burros. A mule is the offspring of a female horse and a male donkey. All three have a long sordid history and relationship with people, most notably as a cheap form of transport. The wild burro was given full legal protection along with wild horses back i
Staci-lee Sherwood
Apr 17, 20228 min read
Seashells, a warming ocean and a bleak prediction for the future of marine life
By Staci-lee Sherwood Years ago strolling along the beach often meant collecting sea shells that had washed up on the shoreline. This was considered a passive yet enjoyable pastime. As more people started their own collection an industry started to emerge dedicated to selling sea shells from all over the world. Few consumers gave thought about how the sea shell came to be formed or what their role was in the ecosystem. Not many would have thought of sea shells as abandoned
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 22, 20225 min read
YELLOWSTONE WOLVES a poem warning about extinction
YELLOWSTONE WOLVES The Yellowstone wolf’s future seems a bit in peril What is it about wolves that makes sane men feral The pups yelp for freedom in their lonely cry Why must such innocence be fated to die Can no one see the senselessness of life wasted Even before truth lets maturity be tasted The wolf is a great treasure of beauty to us all Lest we forget how extinction exacts the fall Must all the wolves die so the ranchers can profit Is no one offended enough to try and
Staci-lee Sherwood
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Saving our native bees
By Staci-lee Sherwood When we think of pollinators we tend to focus on the bees and in particular the honey bee. The United States is home to more than 4,000 native bees, worldwide bees comprise about 20,000 known species. In 1962 the book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson was published. It was groundbreaking at the time and is still considered the go to book about the consequences of pesticide use. Pesticide is a broad term also used to describe; pesticides, herbicides, rod
Staci-lee Sherwood
Feb 14, 20225 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
Monitoring a Bald Eagle nest: The benefits of citizen scientist conservation
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people hear the word scientist they have a certain image. They envision a professional with years of college followed by either long stints in the field or long lonely hours spent in a lab. A common misconception about science is that only highly trained professionals engage in research and data analysis. With the right guidance citizen scientists can be an incredible asset to the scientific community. Years ago science was conducted by traine
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 7, 20214 min read
The Wild Horse Roundups
Inside America’s most rogue federal agency the Bureau of Land Management Photo credit: Wild Horse Education of the Antelope roundup august 2021 By Staci-lee Sherwood The immorality and illegality of their policies As far back as 1961 Americans have known about the brutal practice of rounding up the wild horses and burros that have freely roamed the lands for centuries. The movie ‘The misfits’ cast movie star Clarke Gable as a mustang wrangler and Marilyn Monroe as
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 20, 20218 min read
How I got to play midwife to a Leatherback Sea Turtle
y Staci-lee Sherwood Back on May 31, 2012 I had one of those magical mornings. First was the most beautiful sunrise that looked like the sky was on fire with color. Then I helped a Horseshoe Crab get back into the water after being stranded on her back from high tide. I thought that was more than enough to make for a special day. Then I saw Kate while out looking for new Sea Turtle tracks to record. This morning’s beach survey was truly a 1 in a 1,000,000. There was a small L
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 14, 20214 min read
For the florida manatee it IS a state of emergency
By Staci-lee Sherwood As long as I can remember manatees have been in trouble. For much of the 1970s and 80s boat strikes were the most common cause of injury and death. Since 1974 the annual death rate has steadily increased every year. Unbelievably Florida and the US Fish and Wildlife agency (USFWS) decided in 2017 this warranted a delisting and removal of legal protection making our beloved manatees more vulnerable to population collapse. The agency took the action, Patric
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 4, 20215 min read
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