Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Author: pelicanislandaudubon
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Feds recommend denial of County’s dredge and fill project
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.February 2011 PIAS was formed in order to protect Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, America’s first wildlife refuge, in 1961. PIAS roots go back to 1961 as the Indian River Preservation Society, whose early members were comprised of citrus growers, commercial fishermen, sportsmen and concerned citizens that mobilized a…
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EPA recommends denial of Oslo Road boat ramp expansion – Dr. Grant Gilmore finds critical game fish at dredge & fill site
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.January 2011 As noted in my last Hoot, PIAS has requested an administrative hearing to contest the St. Johns River Water Management District, decision to grant a dredge and fill permit to Indian River County (IRC) to fill in three acres of wetlands at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area…
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Mr. Poppell goes to Palatka
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.November 2010 The problem with damaging seagrass beds is that they are the foundation of the lagoon’s food chain and the nurseries for fish, birds, and other aquatic species. Additionally, these species have been stricken because of tainted water quality due to water run off from our agriculture and…
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Voting for Amendment 4
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.October 2010 Are you as confused as I am about how to vote for Amendments and Judges? I usually do not know anything about Judges except to stay away from them locally. But when amendments are strongly supported for or against by developers and politicians, I take notice. Opportunity…