Introduction
Save The Frogs Day has been officially recognized by the governors and state legislatures of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as the Mayors of Washington DC, Vancouver, Santa Cruz and Tampa, and an array of other frog-friendly politicians.
View The Proclamations Here
2009
- Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia
- Mayor Gregor Robertson of Vancouver, BC
- Chairman Corey Stewart of Prince William County, VA
- Mayor Harry Parrish of Manassas, VA
Official proclamation from Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia recognizing April 28th, 2009 as Save The Frogs Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Click the image to get the PDF.
SAVE THE FROGS! Volunteer David Wong with Mayor Gregor Robertson, Vancouver, April 28th, 2009
You can download the text file and the PDF of the Vancouver proclamation.
2010
- Mayor Mike Rotkin of Santa Cruz (proclamation)
2012
- Governor Bev Perdue of North Carolina (proclamation)
- Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina (proclamation)
- House of Representatives of Michigan (proclamation)
- Mayor Tom Lowry of Three Rivers, MI (proclamation)
2013
- Mayor Vincent Gray of Washington, D.C. (proclamation)
- Mayor Bob Buckhorn of Tampa, FL, 2012, 2013 (proclamation)
Thanks to Mayor Vincent Gray for his wonderful proclamation and thanks to Regina Terlau and Animal Welfare Institute for making this happen!
“Whereas, amphibians, such as the green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) and the pickerel frog (Rana palustris) are critical components to the local ecosystems within the District of Columbia, and provide services to nature and humans which include cleaning waterways by eating algae during their tadpole stage; providing a vital food source to dragonflies, birds, fish and reptiles; andWhereas, frogs comprise the vast majority of amphibian species and are the group most recognized and appreciated by the public; and
Whereas, in the District of Columbia, amphibians live in their native habitats within Rock Creek Park, Anacostia Park and the Potomac River watersheds; and
Whereas, awareness campaigns, together with educational facilities in this city help motivate district residents to protect aquatic habitat through such actions as the proper disposal of automobile fluids, household hazardous waste, use of reusable shopping bags, reduction in the use of lawn and garden pesticide, and participation in streamside cleanups throughout the city.
Now, therefore, I, Vincent C. Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia, do hereby proclaim April 27th, 2013 as “Save The Frogs Day” in Washington D.C. and call upon all the residents of this great city to appreciate and celebrate amphibians.”
2016
- Governor Charles Baker of Massachussetts (proclamation)
- Governor Gina Raimondi of Rhode Island (proclamation)
Save The Frogs Day in Colombia, 2019 at Colegio la Aurora in Bogota with Dr. Kerry Kriger and long time SAVE THE FROGS! Colombia volunteer Reynel Galvis Cruz.
Help get Save The Frogs Day recognized in your state!
It’s up to you to get Save The Frogs Day recognized in your city, county, state, shire, province or nation! You will be educating your politicians about amphibian extinctions, and helping ensure that their next vote is a frog-friendly one! Gain inspiration and ideas from the proclamations above and from the request letters below.
Dr. Kriger’s 2009 Letter To President Barack Obama
Click the image below to get the full PDF of the letter that SAVE THE FROGS! Founder Dr. Kerry Kriger sent to President Barack Obama prior to the 1st Annual Save The Frogs Day (April 28th, 2009).
Collect Signatures In Advance
Please left-click on the picture below to download the PDF of a petition sheet you can print out and use to collect signatures, which you will send in when you ask your governor/mayor to legally recognize Save The Frogs Day. These signatures will help convey to your politicians the importance of amphibian conservation. Further, by collecting these signatures, you’ll be spreading the word every time you talk to someone about Save The Frogs Day. Once you have collected all your signatures, be sure to scan or photocopy them and email the signatures to us. Then you’ll send them along with a one page cover letter to your politician.
