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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAND HARVESTING OF WATER CHESTNUT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HAND HARVESTING OF WATER CHESTNUT:  For the past seven years, OCCA and the Goodyear Lake Association have been vigorously battling an invasive plant, the water chestnut, to prevent its spread throughout the northern part of Goodyear Lake. Without this initiative, it has been estimated that the northern portion of the lake (the stump lot) would be completely covered by water chestnut in less than five years. At present, the situation in the stump lot is much improved and the plants are far fewer in number. However, annual maintenance is necessary and the plants have begun to encroach upon the lake proper.

We need volunteers on August 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (possibly also August 24, call ahead); and September 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (possibly also September 15, call ahead). Anyone interested in volunteering should call and leave contact information with Bruce Shultis at Goodyear Lake Association, (607) 432-8698, or with Jeff O’Handley at OCCA, 607-282-4087.

Meet at the Route 28 pull-off in Portlandville, just south of Canoe and Kayak Rental and Sales, at 9 a.m. each day. Gloves, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended; drinking water will be provided.

Those in need of a canoe must register in advance. Lake-area residents who would prefer to boat over to the stump lot are encouraged to do so. Volunteers are always much needed and most welcome – call O’Handley at (607) 282-4087 to learn more.

 

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Why Birds Matter...

Birds are important because of the role they play in the natural world as pollinators and seed disbursers, assisting with the balance of nature by eating insects. They also clean up things that would go unattended otherwise. Birds are important TO ME because of the kinship that I feel with another living species, and the joy that they bring to me year around. Encountering spring migrants feels brand new every time! I feel responsibility for their well-being and take care not to disturb their nesting with unnecessary sounds, disturbance or habitat destruction. I respect the incredible work they do to bring about future generations.
Becky Gretton
Becky GrettonDOAS Co-President
Birds have always been an early warning system for our environment–the “canary in the coal mine.” It was the decline in bird species high on the food chain that tipped us off to the dangers of DDT and other chemicals. More recently, high altitude and high latitude birds are demonstrating the first definitive effects of global change. If science had been more advanced in the 1800s, the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon could have served as a warning about habitat destruction. This not just about protecting the birds–although that is a worthy goal–but all of these threats will ultimately reach the human race.
Andy Mason
Andy MasonDOAS Co-President
In addition to being indicators for environmental health, birds matter because they allow people all over the world to enjoy and appreciate nature. Caring about birds often leads to caring about their habitats and creates a stewardship ethic to protect our natural resources. Birds connect communities.
Susan O'Handley
Susan O'HandleyDOAS Co-President
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