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Gov. Ed Rendell is expected to sign House Bill 13, which amends Pennsylvania's landowner liability law. The measure unanimously passed both the House and the Senate. Pa. Game Commission Executive Director Carl Roe said his agency strongly favored HB13. More ... Invasive plants have been getting a lot of well-deserved attention. Once introduced into the wild, they spread rapidly, outcompeting native vegetation. They displace native plant communities and the animals that rely on these plants, disrupting natural ecosystems and destroying wildlife habitat. Generally these plants produce large volumes of seeds. More ... Thousands of people who enjoy the nesting bald eagles at Sinnemahoning State Park are witnessing part of a wildlife comeback story. As recently as 1983, there were only three eagle nests known to exist in Pennsylvania. Currently, there are nests in at least 40 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties. Some 143 eaglets were fledging from in-state nests in 2006. More ... Wildlife education was part of the annual Summer Reading Program at Austin Area School. Kate Radock, environmental education specialist from Sizerville State Park, visited with this mounted fawn. She also organized the "Who Goes There?" game, during which the students had to follow and identify the tracks of various animals. More ... Pennsylvania hunting and furtaker licenses for the 2007- 08 seasons went on sale this week. All fees are the same as they have been since 1999: $20 for adult hunting or furtaker licenses; $6 for junior hunting or furtaker licenses; and $13 for senior hunting or furtaker licenses. More ... Sizerville State Park reports that there are many opportunities for young people to learn about nature, conservation and enjoyment of the outdoors this summer. An Environmental Educational Series is scheduled for children 4 through 13. They'll learn about the natural world through hands-on activities, stories, presentations, crafts, demonstrations and games. More ... Tickets are selling briskly for for the Emporium Volunteer Fire Department's "Gun Bash," to be held from noon to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the firehall. There will be 500 tickets sold, at $25 each. Numbers will be drawn for the awarding of guns starting at 12:30 and continuing every half-hour. Ticket buyers will be able to enjoy complimentary food and beverages. More ... |
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