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Feral Cats in American Cities

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…a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. Cats are domesticated animals that are not indigenous wildlife in North America. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall.

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Greater Sage-grouse v. Wind Turbines in Oregon

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Jason’s first contribution tackled the importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System., NEPA is a federal law that requires agencies to follow certain procedures before commencing a project. Crotty is a birder and lawyer living in Portland, Oregon who has been sharing some thought-provoking pieces with 10,000 Birds readers.

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