Record #:

9676

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Many of the state's rivers, streams, and lakes experience fish kills every year. Taylor discusses a large fish kill that occurred in July 1980 on the Neuse River in Wake County and how the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission determines the extent of a kill. A list of major fish kills between 1976-1980 is included.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 45 Issue 7, July 1981, p6-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish kills

Record #:

9678

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Eastern North Carolina contains vast deposits of peat, with reserves estimated at three billion tons. However, mining this resource is controversial. Proponents argue that mining would partially answer the state's future energy needs, while others argue that the clearing and draining operations would destroy valuable wildlife habitats and endanger coastal water resources and fisheries.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 45 Issue 8, Aug 1981, p10-15, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Peatlands--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

9712

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

After she retired from Buffalo Bill's “Wild West Show,” the legendary Annie Oakley was a shooting instructor at the Pinehurst Resort from 1915 until 1922. Among her students were the composer John Philip Sousa and John D. Rockefeller.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 2, Feb 1983, p19-23, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pinehurst--History; Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926

Record #:

9716

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

The Coastal Area Management Act was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly to regulate development in areas of environmental concern in sounds, estuaries, wetlands, barrier islands, and beaches. Taylor examines the plan after nine years of operation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 3, Mar 1983, p20-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA)

Record #:

9720

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

The Bass Masters Classic is the World Series of bass fishing, with total prize money in 1982 at $100,000. First place was worth $40,000. Professional fishermen Tom Mann, Roger Moore, Bill and Bobby Murray, Paul Chamblee, and Rich Clunn discuss what life is like on the pro bass tour.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 5, May 1983, p9-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bass fishing; Tournament fishing

Record #:

9722

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Taylor discusses a project of state and federal agencies to restore the bald eagle population at Lake Mattamuskeet.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 5, May 1983, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife reintroduction--Lake Mattamuskeet; Bald eagle--Lake Mattamuskeet

Record #:

9724

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling is remembered today as one of this country's great conservationists. He was instrumental in founding the National Wildlife Federation, established the national wildlife refuge system, and made the federal “duck stamp” a reality. He was also an accomplished political cartoonist. Taylor discusses some of his biting cartoons and their influence on conservation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 47 Issue 6, June 1983, p8-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Waterfowl in art; Waterfowl conservation; Darling, Jay Norwood, 1876-1962

Record #:

9754

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Seven aquatic plants threaten some of North Carolina's best waterways. They are the hydrilla, spike rush, elodea, pondweed, filamentous algae, bladderwort, and alligatorweed.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 4, Apr 1984, p22-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Aquatic weeds--North Carolina, Eastern

Record #:

9764

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Taylor discusses the Stream Watch Program, which is conducted by the Division of Environmental Management of the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development. The program seeks to improve the water quality in the state's rivers and streams by making citizens aware of pollution problems and involving them in waterway protection. Private citizens are often the first to spot a potential problem because of their use of waterways for recreational purposes.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 7, July 1984, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Conservation of natural resources--Citizen participation

Record #:

9765

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Over one 100 years ago, wooden boats used along North Carolina's coasts and in the sounds followed a time-tested pattern. Many of them, including the sharpie, shad boat, and spritsail skiff, are being revived in the 20th-century by people who want to fish from a vessel that is part of the state's maritime heritage.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 7, July 1984, p20-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shipbuilding; Work boats--History

Record #:

9767

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

The North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff in 1983. This allows citizens to contribute a part or all of their state income tax refund to the management of nongame and endangered wildlife. Funds from this program are supporting the reintroduction of peregrine falcons and eagles to the skies of North Carolina.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 8, Aug 1984, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Peregrine falcon--Reintroduction; Wildlife reintroduction--Laws and legislation; Eagles--Reintroduction

Record #:

9770

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Partly through the Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1983, alligators, eagles, sea turtles and other endangered and nongame species of wildlife are being restored. Taylor presents three of the individuals behind the program: Jack Donnelly, John Alderman, and Melinda Welton.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 48 Issue 10, Oct 1984, p24-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife reintroduction--Laws and legislation

Record #:

9774

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

The first year of the Nongame Wildlife Tax Checkoff, enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1983, has been a big success. Over 28,000 North Carolinians contributed either part or all of their state tax returns. Already the contributions are assisting in the restoration of the state's bald eagles and peregrine falcons and other endangered species, including sea turtles and nesting colonial waterbirds.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 2, Feb 1985, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife reintroduction--Laws and legislation

Record #:

9787

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

In 1983, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law to fund waterfowl habitat preservation by asking waterfowl hunters to purchase a specially painted state duck stamp. The 1985 stamp features a pair of canvasback ducks and was painted by Tom Hirata, a nationally known wildlife artist. Over the past two years, $825,000 has been raised for waterfowl conservation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 5, May 1985, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wildlife habitat improvement; Wildlife artists; Waterfowl in art

Record #:

9789

Author(s):

Taylor, Mark

Abstract:

Taylor discusses some of the many shorebirds that make their home along the state's coastline, including the royal tern, plover, and sandpiper.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 49 Issue 6, June 1985, p19-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shore birds