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Reflections on Five Years of Blogging

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For example, in reading about the re-introduction of the California Condor into the Pacific Northwest, the press releases referred to a “non-essential experimental” group of condors. I initially thought I would focus on the intersection of birding and the law and birding on federal public lands, and I have done lots of posts on those topics.

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Reflections on Five Years of Blogging

10,000 Birds

For example, in reading about the re-introduction of the California Condor into the Pacific Northwest, the press releases referred to a “non-essential experimental” group of condors. I initially thought I would focus on the intersection of birding and the law and birding on federal public lands, and I have done lots of posts on those topics.

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Come@Me: Hunting Is Not Conservation

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Lacey of Iowa introduced the nation’s first wildlife-protection law, which banned the interstate shipping of unlawfully killed game. Even with today’s environmental laws, we are losing species at an alarming rate, and with Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary it’s no wonder. A newly created U.S.

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Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

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” How ironic that on the 50th anniversary of this exceptional law, one legislator, Rob Bishop (R-Utah), Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, has taken it upon himself to block this program’s continuing conservation accomplishments. Future generations deserve nothing less.”

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“Condors over Cologne” – Rogue Ales & Spirits: Condor Kolsch

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Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”. So, what is Kölsch, exactly?

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. In addition, what are commonly referred to as “non-consumptive” uses of nature—such as national park visitation and bird watching—have also been important for motivating conservation action.

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