Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Author: pelicanislandaudubon
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Citrus Canker – Is eradication the only solution?
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 solution that may severely impact wildlife and the fragile Indian River Lagoon environment and pave…
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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…