Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Category: President’s Hoot
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Where cometh and goeth our water?
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.December 2006 Indian River County Commissioners and the county’s utility department are holding a belated, but much-needed workshop, on our future water supply needs 3-5 pm on December 6th in the county commission chambers. This is a very important workshop, and you may be surprised to hear from St.…
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We must save our Scrub-Jays from extinction!
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.November 2006 Florida scrub-jays, the only bird species unique to Florida and keystone species of fire-dependent xeric oak scrub, have been in a steady decline; 90% of the original populations are gone due to the loss of habitat for agriculture and urban development and also due to degrading of…
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A New Beginning in Indian River County: Some Ideas to Act On
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.October 2006 All praise for the voter’s wisdom in the election and their ability to see through the subterfuge of highly orchestrated campaigns meant to confuse us voters. In spite of this, we will have two new first time commissioners in November, and we at Audubon look forward to…
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Decision Time – Knowing where we are heading, but what can we do to change it?
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 Patrick D. Smith, published in 1984, should be recommended reading for all who settle in…