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Archive for June, 2011

DFG completes waterfowl breeding survey

By admin On June 30, 2011 Comments Off

DFG completes waterfowl breeding survey
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) has completed its 2011 waterfowl breeding population survey The resulting data show that the overall number of breeding ducks has increased slightly, however, the number of mallards – the most abundant duck in the survey – decreased 14 percent from last year “Although surveys indicated a decrease in mallard abundance, habitat conditions were excellent in

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Idahoans: EPA ruling all wet

By admin On June 28, 2011 Comments Off

Idahoans: EPA ruling all wet
When Mike and Chantell Sackett bought a half-acre lot in the Priest Lake area of Idahos Panhandle, their plan was to build a home in which they could raise a family. Four years later, there’s still no house on the lot. What the Sacketts have built instead is a high-stakes …

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”Dream Home’ Has Become a Nightmare

By admin On June 27, 2011 Comments Off

”Dream Home’ Has Become a Nightmare
Chance and Leslie Carico thought they had found Utopia last September when they bought a small horse farm on Aiken Road in Vass.

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Don’t make Virginia Key a casualty

By admin On June 26, 2011 Comments Off

Don’t make Virginia Key a casualty
OUR OPINION: Port tunnel is a sign of progress, but must be environmentally sensitive, too

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Foreigners hail wetland tour as next frontier for Pampanga

By admin On June 25, 2011 Comments Off

Foreigners hail wetland tour as next frontier for Pampanga
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Miss La. contestants busy

By admin On June 24, 2011 Comments Off

Miss La. contestants busy
MONROE, La. (AP) — The Miss Louisiana Pageant contestants have been working nonstop since their arrival in Monroe.

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Ibis flock contaminates Adelaide wetlands

By admin On June 23, 2011 Comments Off

Ibis flock contaminates Adelaide wetlands
Efforts are being made to move a flock of ibises which is contaminating wetlands in Adelaide’s north-east.

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Secret Gardens Tour tickets on sale now for June 26 event

By admin On June 21, 2011 Comments Off

Secret Gardens Tour tickets on sale now for June 26 event
A dozen gardens representing a mix of lush city designs, sprawling suburban and rural landscapes and formal country gardens will be featured during the 17th annual Secret Gardens Tour in and around Saratoga Springs Sunday, June 26. (see details at the bottom)

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Environmental group can sue to halt wetland destruction

By admin On June 20, 2011 Comments Off

Environmental group can sue to halt wetland destruction
A federal appeals court has ruled that an environmental group can sue over the expansion of Milam Landfill.

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By admin On June 19, 2011 Comments Off

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Dan Greaney, Redding

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