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26801
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Fishery biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are studying Badin Lake in an attempt to improve fishing. The biologists are especially interested in studying the feeding habits of fish and their population levels.
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26802
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A change in fur tagging regulations will allow fur dealers who buy beaver and fox pelts from fur dealers in other states to return to North Carolina and hold the pelts for up to three weeks without having to buy state fur tags for the pelts. During processing, the pelts must be separated from resident pelts unless they are clearly marked.
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26803
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The National Wildlife Federation’s annual Environmental Quality Index study indicated that wildlife lost ground in 1980. Habitat loss is cited as the main factor for the decline. Water, living space and soil also showed a decline, whereas minerals, air and forests remained almost unchanged.
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4.Waterfowl Research During the Winter by Hepp, Gary R. Friend O’ Wildlife Vol. 28 Issue 4, Apr 1981
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26804
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Little is known about the ecology of waterfowl populations during the post-breeding period in the winter. To address this gap, biologists at North Carolina State University are studying waterfowl in Dare County. They will determine some of the factors important for survival and the role of the winter period in the life cycle of waterfowl.
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26805
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George Deems, retired Richmond businessman and president of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, charged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with using obsolete figures to justify its planned Oregon Inlet jetties program. He claims that the justification was written before recent regulations were imposed.
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26806
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The proposed Currituck National Wildlife Refuge is awaiting approval from Congress. The proposal hopes to prevent beach-front development and to protect natural areas in Currituck Sound.
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26807
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Short-stopping is a term used by biologists to describe changes in land-use practices which have altered the movements of Canada geese. Changes in farming practices and hunting seasons have combined to reduce drastically the number of Canada geese wintering in North Carolina.
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26808
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Secretary of the Interior, James Watt, proposes to increase funding for park maintenance, road construction, water and sewer improvements, and correction of health and safety deficiencies. No new parklands will be acquired by the federal government.
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26809
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In 1952, North Carolina State University’s Continuing Education Department held the first session of A Short Course in Sport Fishing, also known as The Fishing School. The school is still held every year and now headquarters at the Hatteras Civic Center. The course teaches tackle rigging and surf, inlet, pier and Gulf Stream fishing.
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26810
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The National Wildlife Federation has issued its 1981 conservation stamps, featuring thirty-six different animal species. All of the species are wildlife survivors with special abilities and traits which help them survive in the wild. Each stamp album contains descriptions and biological data on each of the species.
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26811
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Beaver populations are increasing throughout the state and nation. Anglers are concerned about beaver damage to trout streams because they build dams that change water levels and flow. This can also flood roadways and plug culverts.
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26812
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According to the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Energy, states can help citizens save gas and money by synchronizing traffic signals. This is a more efficient system to keep a maximum amount of traffic flowing. Another big gas saver is the law allowing right turns on red, now legal in every state.
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26813
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Power plants are among the worst polluters. A suppressed report by the Department of Energy shows that we could easily conserve enough energy to avoid building additional electrical generating stations and save money in the bargain.
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26814
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Wetlands in North Carolina are important and productive environments that provide people with a number of benefits. The federal government is inadvertently subsidizing the destruction of these habitats through the National Flood Insurance Program. Government insurance encourages development in areas inhabited by wildlife.
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26815
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According to William Towell, executive vice president of the American Forestry Association, the conservation story is not all negative. There has been real progress in addressing air and water pollution, pesticide control, solid waste disposal, and wildlife management.
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