Share Your Story: Keep Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Open!🎥✨

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How do you primarily use or experience Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge? (Select all that apply)
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Video Testimony Upload* This field is required.Keep it brief: Aim for 60 to 90 seconds. State the basics: Start by introducing yourself and where you live (e.g., "My name is John, and I live right here in Ripley County..."). Answer the core questions: Why is Big Oaks important to you? What memories do you have there? How would it affect you or your community if the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permanently closed the gates? Keep it steady: If recording on a phone, please turn it sideways (landscape mode) and ensure you are in a quiet, well-lit space. File Upload: [ Add Browse Files or Drag and Drop File] (Max file size: 100MB-250MB recommended; accepted formats: .mp4, .mov, .m4v)
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Anything else you'd like to add?Please note the petition to save Big Oaks can be found here: Petition · Save Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge – Restore Funding and Protect Public Access - United States · Change.org
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Consent for Public Use & Legislative Advocacy (Required): I hereby grant permission to Victoria Martz (candidate for Indiana House District 55) and the advocacy campaign to preserve Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge to utilize, share, edit for length, and publish my submitted video testimony. This includes sharing the footage on social media platforms and submitting it directly to federal legislators, congressional committees, and federal agencies to pressure them into taking immediate action to fully fund and protect public access to the refuge.
Non-Endorsement & Non-Partisan Clarification (Required)I understand that submitting this story is part of a community advocacy effort to protect a local natural resource. I acknowledge that submitting this form and video is done solely for the purpose of protecting Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and does not constitute an endorsement, financial contribution, or political support for any specific political candidate, campaign, or organization.
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