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26891
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The Haw River Assembly organized a meeting to discuss water quality, potential fishery development, and environmental management. Speakers included prominent members of state agencies, recreationists, wildlife enthusiasts, and other citizens concerned about conservation practices in the upper Haw River watershed.
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26892
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Seven local Audubon chapters have coalesced a North Carolina Audubon Council which coordinates activities and communicates information on state issues of common concern. The Council’s highest priorities in 1982 are promotion of legislation to generate funds for nongame wildlife and natural areas conservation, and protection of barrier islands and wetlands from development.
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26893
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Problems associated with beavers in North Carolina are caused by the flooding of fields or timber. However, farmers can control flooded areas by installing a water-level control device to create a beaver pond and wildlife habitat. Beaver ponds also control siltation and serve as water reservoirs that can recharge depleted underground water supplies.
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26894
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Striped bass were tagged and stocked in the Neuse River near New Bern in February. Fishermen returning tags will provide Marine Fisheries biologists with valuable information on fish biology, in addition to receiving a reward.
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26895
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Government budgets for wildlife conservation and pollution control programs are being cut. Consequently, agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are unable to fulfill their responsibilities of managing and protecting the nation’s wildlife.
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26896
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The National Park Service is in charge of preserving parks in a natural state for future generations. Despite their efforts, threats to wildlife arise outside park boundaries in the form of air and water pollution, oil drilling, mining, timber cutting, industrialization, and development. As the budget and employees are cut back, it will be even more challenging to protect park wildlife.
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26897
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In North Carolina and other eastern states, acid rain is polluting streams and killing fish. John Rider, a fisherman from West Virginia, is trying to repair his local stream with a contraption he calls a stream sweetener. The device releases powdered limestone into the stream to neutralize the acid in the water and help trout survive.
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26898
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Robert L. Fry, Director of the North Carolina Zoological Park, is dedicated to the education, conservation, research, and propagation of plant and animal life. Since his appointment in 1978, Fry has overseen the park’s progress, expansion, and positive impact on the state and its people. Current projects include the additions of the African Plains and North American zoo-geographic regions.
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26899
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The Registry of Natural Heritage Areas is a way to identify and encourage protection of North Carolina’s finest natural areas and diversity. So far, over one hundred natural areas have been registered as protected by their owners. They are protecting resources such as waterfowl, marshes, coastal cypress forests, sea turtle nesting beaches, and rare Piedmont plant habitats.
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26900
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The Dixie Deer Classic, sponsored by the Wake County Wildlife, Inc., provides information regarding trophy deer hunting, harvesting and management. This year’s Classic attracted thousands of people and featured seminars by deer experts, exhibits by sporting good shops and sporting associations, and the awards presentation for best deer mounts.
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26901
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A survey conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that Americans engaged in one or more forms of outdoor recreation involving wildlife in 1980. Fishing and hunting were preferred activities, but many sportsmen indicated they also pursued non-consumptive wildlife activities.
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26902
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Doug Miller, an experienced wildlife scientist, is the director of the National Wildlife Federation’s new Institute for Wildlife Research. The Institute will serve as a clearinghouse for wildlife research information and will coordinate research projects.
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26903
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New size and possession limits are now in effect for bass, stripers and trout fishing in North Carolina. Copies of the new regulations are available from license agents throughout the state.
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26904
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John Gottschalk, counsel member of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, presented at the 37th Annual Convention of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. Wildlife managers face many challenges in this decade, including use and exploitation, disappearing petroleum resources, wetland needs, energy demands and fisheries, and the personal power plant boom.
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26905
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A record 34,935 deer were harvested during the 1981-1982 hunting seasons, showing a twenty-percent increase over the previous year. Possible reasons for the increase include the rising popularity of deer hunting, good weather, and success of the deer restoration program.
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