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DDT, oil spills, and a wall.

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My first ‘protest’ memory involved putting pencil to notebook paper and writing the President about the harmful effects of DDT. Gila Woodpecker. According to Audubon, “this big tropical oriole is common in northeastern Mexico, but was not found in our area until 1939. 360 miles of National Park land at the border! Cactus Wren.

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The Collaborative List 2017 – January.

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Protests were organised, banners were waved, petitions were signed and 6 of the beats have been banned from entering their data. La Paz, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. La Paz, Mexico. Merritt Island NWR–Black Point Wildlife Dr. 08 Jan 2017. 01 Jan 2017.

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ACTION ALERT! Tomorrow, MARCH 15, 2011, is the deadline for public.

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of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Jon Gassett has indicated that if enough people write in protest, the proposed hunting season–due to start this December– will be reconsidered. Kills in Canada, Alaska and Mexico are not included in the count. Kentucky Dept. RECENT POSTS More Habitat for Snowy Plover?

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