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Will Environmental Laws Prevent a Wall Through Santa Ana NWR?

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Birders have been apprehensively watching developments regarding the construction of a border wall through the renowned birding location of Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. That is precisely what Congress has done with regard to building barriers along the border with Mexico.

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Auto-pilot Conservation in the Era of Trump

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A “ Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ,” costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Acquisitions made with the MBCF must be approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (“MBCC”). These programs are on auto-pilot. Senators, and two U.S. Representatives.

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