RMEF contributes to elk projects

tats are created through the

An injection of more than

tracking of 70 radio-collared $150,000 from the Rocky

elk. Mountain Elk Foundation will

Funds are also being provided be used to further develop elk

by RMEF to determine habitat and study the species in

what conservation education Cameron and Elk counties.

programs should be offered at

Past RMEF contributions

the future Pennsylvania Wilds have improved habitat on

Elk Country Visitor Center. 13,600 acres and opened about

RMEF is also bankrolling 7,000 acres to public hunting,

about 20 acres of habitat openings fishing and other recreation.

in three locations in

A portion of this year's allotment

Cameron and Elk counties; will fund continuing research

lime treatment of nearly 600 in Cameron, Potter, Elk,

acres; fertilizing 843 acres, and Centre, Clearfield and Clinton

seeding and herbicide treatment counties. The study examines

of 200 acres. the influences of biological factors

A popular elk-viewing loca- on elk habitat. Model habition in Elk County will be limed and seeded. A seeding project is also scheduled for the Kettle Creek Valley to improve habitat for elk. RMEF acquired the 1,378-acre parcel last year and transferred ownership to the state.

RMEF will also support more than a dozen conservation education projects in Pennsylvania.