[mou] Open Space
runbic
runbic@comcast.net
Sat, 25 Mar 2006 21:46:52 -0600
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This may be a diversion from the Duck Stamp issue, but not a diversion =
from the desired result. The issue is open space preservation, which =
will provide, among other things, habitat for birds and birding =
opportunities.
Open space referendums to buy and preserve open space have been on =
ballots in the past, present and future. Some are successful, some not. =
We have been fortunate to have past two such referendums where I live =
(Woodbury). I believe we got it done because the local athletic =
association provide strong support. Obviously, we provided them with an =
incentive. What was missing was any organized support from birding, =
environmental, etc organizations that should have been involved.
I believe that we and all interested groups need to have an organized =
effort in open space issues. It can be as simple as a letter to the =
editor stating that organization X supports this issue. So, get =
involved if your city, county, etc shows interest in open space. These =
comments are intended to add to the Duck Stamp program, not replace it =
for birders.
Jim Gay
Woodbury, MN
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successful, some not. We have been fortunate to have past two such =
referendums=20
where I live (Woodbury). I believe we got it done =
because the=20
local athletic association provide strong support. Obviously, we =
provided=20
them with an incentive. What was missing was any organized support =
from=20
birding, environmental, etc organizations that should have been=20
involved.</FONT></DIV>
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groups need to=20
have an organized effort in open space issues. It can be as simple =
as a=20
letter to the editor stating that organization X supports this =
issue. So,=20
get involved if your city, county, etc shows interest in open space. =
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birders.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Jim Gay</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>Woodbury, MN</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>
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