[mou] Invasive Species

[Dennis/Barbara Martin]

While we are all happy about help for the Starling situation, everybody
should be aware that this will mean that the DNR will resume getting rid of
Mute Swans in their attempt to introduce Trumpeter Swans.

In past years Mute Swans were shot by the DNR, as soon as birders seemed to
not be looking at them as much.  As such I have not reported Mute Swans to
the MOU listserve as the DNR monitored it for locations.  I suggest that we
all return to that position.

Dennis Martin
dbmartin@skypoint.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "MARTELL, Mark" <MMARTELL@audubon.org>
To: "MOU - Net (E-mail)" <mou-net@cbs.umn.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 12:02 PM
Subject: [mou] Invasive Species


>
> At Saturday's (excellent) annual MOU meeting, mention was made of the
attempt to get Congress to specifically remove invasive species from
protection by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  The House passed, and the
Senate has agreed to such legislation. Much to the relief of bluebirds
across the country.
>
> More info can be found at www.audubon.org
>
> Mark Martell
> Director of Bird Conservation
> Audubon Minnesota
> 2357 Ventura Drive #106
> St. Paul, MN 55125
> 651-739-9332
> 651-731-1330 (FAX)
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