Author: pelicanislandaudubon
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They are coming! But can citizens say where?
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 will increase to 198,700 residents in the next 25 years! But, where are we going…
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Two Hoots and a Holler
The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2005 Last week I received two good and one bad news reports. First the good news reports. Not seen in the U.S. since 1944, the Ivory-billed woodpecker, the largest woodpecker in North America is now believed to still exist in the U.S. This huge bird (19-21 inches long) makes…
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Goals And Accomplishments
The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2005 Two years ago, the board and I wrote down some goals for PIAS to achieve. I want to review these with you. Some have been met, but others still need attention. Strengthen the County’s Tree and Landscaping Ordinances. The tree ordinance was revised due to PIAS’s recommendations. A…
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Gloria, Wine, Plywood, or Growth Control
The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2005 What is important in our city, town and county elections? If you follow the editorial pages and letters to the editor, you might think it is Gloria Estefan concerts, wine near churches, and city officials getting a piece of plywood even if not requested. Unfortunately, sometimes the real…
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Privatization & Management of Natural Areas
The President’s HootRichard Baker, Ph.D.February 2005 Our government in Washington is discussing outsourcing the management of our National Wildlife Refuges, which are currently being managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Due to budget restraints some positions in the Service are not being filled, as some of the more experienced staff retire, they may…
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The Christmas Bird Count
The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.January 2005 Yesterday, Nita and I participated in Audubon’s 105th annual Christmas Bird Count. We look forward to it every year as we get an opportunity to systematically bird with friends for a full day (early morning before sunrise to after sunset) over a specific area to see as many…
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Annual Award Winner Galleries
The Pelican Island Audubon Society recognizes with awards each year those in the community who have played a part in helping the environment. Click to view the full list of Annual Award winners. Click on an image below to scroll through the Annual Awards gallery. Click to view the full list of Annual Award winners.