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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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Uganda’s endangered Mountain Gorillas get help when coffee farmers partner with nonprofit
By Staci-lee Sherwood Who doesn’t like a good cup of coffee? It’s one of the few drinks you find in some form in most countries. In the US coffee is an important part of the fabric of the social structure in our culture. We have coffee houses, clubs and even group meetups. It’s part of our daily routine and in the era of the internet, of course there are memes extolling the virtues of coffee. At work there is the coffee break even for those that don’t want a cup of Joe. F
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 20, 20235 min read
Is Colorado really serious about Wolf recovery and conservation ?
By Staci-lee Sherwood Before the wolves have even gotten to Colorado the hunters and ranchers are already planning the hunting season, and the excuses to justify it. Is Colorado just bringing back wolves to be hunted? What is the reasoning to even consider a hunt before they even arrive? Gov. Jared Polis likes to portray himself as pro wildlife but this might be more about appeasing his husband, an animal lover, than supporting real conservation policies. Much of Colorado’s
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 11, 20239 min read
NEW PODCAST ! Trophy hunting inside our National Parks
About the show – Coming to you from All About Animals Radio this show will help shine a light on issues that fly under the radar and need attention as they are often ignored by the media. I like to highlight people and organizations doing great work and making a difference. The goal is to make people think, question and hopefully be inspired to act for the greater good. Latest Podcast is – Trophy Hunting in US National Parks - January 4, 2023 For nearly a century our Nati
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jan 6, 20231 min read
In Kenya, wildlife orphans get a second chance at life
By Staci-lee Sherwood History of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephants have always fascinated people. Growing up I was influenced by watching Wild Kingdom and National Geographic to appreciate their beauty and complex family structure. Their struggle to survive against mounting pressure from trophy hunters, ivory traders, habitat loss and degradation can seem insurmountable. Amidst all this negative news a bright hope shines in Nairobi, Kenya. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust ha
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 28, 20225 min read
ANNIE AND THE LEGACY OF PLASTIC - a poem about our impact on nature
She greeted the morning with a yawn Wings stretched out to catch the wind As she soared through the air Her eyes glazed the land for food Annie the Anhinga was a bird Whose story is tragically common She had a mate She had a home She had freedom They had their courtship, made their nest Hoping like all parents The best for their chicks Life went on daily as planned The pair tended to their chicks Best they could in a hostile world They did not create She went out one morning
Staci-lee Sherwood
Dec 10, 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
Nature as art
By Staci-lee Sherwood Nature means different things to different people. To some nature is something to be conquered, even exploited for personal gain. To others nature is something to be revered and left alone. Most people fall somewhere in the middle, they appreciate nature’s beauty but still want to control some of it. In the modern world most forget that nature isn’t something we go visit, cage or conquer. Nature is us, and we humans are as much a part of the web of
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 13, 20224 min read
The use of art to make a powerful statement
By Staci-lee Sherwood Art can take many forms, from literature and paintings to film and theatre. It has the power to transform us to other places and other ways of thinking. Art has always been a place for free expression and often the place where new ideas and ways of thinking are formed. In times of political upheaval art has often been the messenger while targeted by those looking to hide the truth from the people. We as a species are highly influenced by what we see,
Staci-lee Sherwood
Nov 6, 20225 min read
Wild Horse groups push to update 1971 law which has never been enforced…why now?
By Staci-lee Sherwood In 1971 the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act was passed. This was designed to guarantee all wild horses and burros living on public land freedom from any harassment from people or being sent to slaughter. It was suppose to spare nearly 50 million acres from development and keep as their unspoiled habitat. That has never happened. Over the years language in other legislation was changed in how wild horses were seen and managed. Federal agencies
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 23, 20229 min read
Hunting by remote - killing wildlife with a click of your keyboard
By Staci-lee Sherwood Not long ago hunters would give two reasons for hunting wildlife. One was always under the ‘management’ category, the other tried to appeal to sports fans by making it sound like a game of intellect, cunning and skill. Many hunters would weave a tail of how their life was often in imperil during the chase while trying to make it sound like the match was equal. For our ancestors that might have been true since all they had were rudimentary tools they co
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 21, 20225 min read
Forest Service plan for Arizona’s Heber wild horses could mean death in 2023
By Staci-lee Sherwood A looming tragedy is about to take place in Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves forest. A a herd of about 400 wild horses, relatively untouched and unspoiled by humans, is facing a death sentence. Nearly all other areas where wild horses had roamed freely for centuries have been destroyed. Despite a landmark law in 1971 that granted wild horses and burros legal protection and freedom from human harassment while living on 50 million acres of public land, they
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 14, 20225 min read
Gardens of life
By Staci-lee Sherwood When most people envision a garden they think flowers, trees and grass. For centuries a formal garden was the ideal many strived to achieve. In 2022 gardening isn’t what it used to be, this isn’t your grandmother’s Sunday pastime anymore it’s for active people. The model of what gardens are have evolved too. Once thought to be just a pretty patch of color they now have grown into a backyard ecosystem. One of the fastest trending types of garden is on
Staci-lee Sherwood
Oct 12, 20225 min read
THE FUZZY BEE a poem warning of their extinction
THE FUZZY BEE Does the fuzzy bee know As she drinks the sweet nectar Mother Earth has provided That she carries the weight of the world On her delicate wings Does she know without her kind We humans would perish Taking her and all others with us Into the black hole of nothing Without a thought for the fuzzy bee Does she know she is the regal Queen On which all others depend As she carries the pollen of life Upon her tiny legs Without a care We need the fuzzy bee But she doesn
Staci-lee Sherwood
Sep 5, 20221 min read
Oil addiction will be our demise - 50 years of warnings (pt 1/4)
By Staci-lee Sherwood In 1859 the first successful well was drilled in Titusville, PA. Col. Edwin Drake had made a remarkable discovery, one that would change the world forever. He found crude oil, Black Gold. Up until then coal was king but now there was a shiny gooey new toy on the market and everyone wanted a piece. Who could have known all the uses, all the destruction and all the wars this substance would cause. The history of oil and all the wars and crisis that incu
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 27, 202210 min read
Dragons of the sea
By Staci-lee Sherwood The most fascinating and unique characteristic of the Syngnathidae family is how it’s the male that gives birth. This fish family includes Seahorses, Pipefish and Seadragon. Having a head like a horse, Seahorses and Seadragons stand out as a fish species in the marine world. They are true rock stars of the ocean and a favorite among photographers. Their tiny size and elusiveness just add to their appeal. Seadragons Lesser known than their more famou
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 19, 20225 min read
Taxpayers can save $150 Million - defund Bureau of Land Mangmnt insanely wasteful Wild Horse program
By Staci-lee Sherwood Imagine if the government took the unprecedented step of not wasting tax dollars? The Bureau of Land Management has been wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on programs proven to not work. Yet decades go by with continued increases in annual budgets. Their Wild Horse and Burro program isn’t just cruel to the animals it’s cruel to taxpayer’s who know their hard earned money could be better spent. Think of upgrading infrastructure, funding public scho
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 15, 20224 min read
And just like that wild horse death toll stops, as BLM continues false claims about Canon City
By Staci-lee Sherwood A more apropos title for this piece might be the lying liars and the lies they tell. On June 15, 2022 the Bureau of Land MISmanagment (BLM) hosted what is best described as a state sponsored propaganda zoom event. Elijah Waters, Steve Hill and Alan Bitter were too cowardly to answer any real questions while Stephanie Connolly played the weak leader. No one was surprised when they preferred their pre scripted excuses and softball platitudes to the trut
Staci-lee Sherwood
Aug 12, 202211 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
It’s a watershed moment for ‘brother wolf’ and Native Americans
By Staci-lee Sherwood For centuries the wolf had a special place both in symbolism and reality for Native Americans. The iconic wolf played an integral part in their lives. Almost every creation story includes them. They were seen as protectors and ancestors, living beings Native Americans were destined to co-exist with. This balance lasted for thousands of years. This shared bond and respect thrived until North America had a new predator, settlers from England. European
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jul 15, 20229 min read
Woodpeckers & Sapsuckers: nature’s amazing natural pest control
By Staci-lee Sherwood When people think of the most notable characteristic of woodpeckers it’s the hammering they do against trees, and sometimes against houses. Watching them one wonders how they manage to not get headaches from that fierce fast head banging. Another sign of woodpeckers are the telltale signs of holes and peeled bark on trees. Contrary to popular myth woodpeckers do not kill trees by making holes or nesting cavities. They have a symbiotic relationship with
Staci-lee Sherwood
Jun 8, 20225 min read
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