Pelican Island Audubon Society
To preserve and protect the animals, plants, and natural communities, and the land and water on which they depend in Indian River County through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
The President's Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.September 2006 If in doubt about where we are heading in Indian River County, there are at least two books that help us see our future. One of my favorites, A Land Remembered by…
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The President's Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2006 What has caused our sea grasses to become endangered in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL)? In doing research on fish houses on the IRL, I came across a newspaper article where Mr.…
What’s the Hurry! New Towns are not needed for 25 to 50 years, and it may be wisest to invest in our existing towns. Yet beware, a movement for new towns or large subdivisions is afoot. What’s the Hurry! New…
The President's Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2006 During the early 1970s President Nixon visited Pakistan when I was working there for the University of Maryland Medical School. My job for his 36-hour visit was to carry his bottled water…
The President's Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.February 2006 Do you know how important the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is to the well being of our county’s environment? Often called “The District”, it is supported by our taxes…
The President's Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.January 2006 At the PIAS office, we are getting calls about not seeing as many birds this year as one would expect. A few days ago I received a call from a reporter asking…
The President's HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.November 2005 Our Indian River Lagoon is dying. This is true in spite of the many government agencies involved in trying to protect the lagoon-- two water management districts (St. Johns River and South Florida…
The President's HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.October 2005 In my first botany course, I learned that a “weed” is a plant out of place. Some plants and animals that have been introduced, either intentionally or accidentally from somewhere else, are called…
The President's HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.September 2005 I am very concerned about the loss of commercial citrus groves and agricultural lands due to the current citrus canker eradication program. The burning and disking associated with eradication may be a temporary…
The President's HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.June 2005 Headline news from the PJ states that our Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council predicts a 57% increase in the population of Indian River County. According to their prediction, our current population of 126,829…