[BCNnet] Lake County Hearing on Rollins Savanna - No Sightings

[Donnie R. Dann]

As expected the hearing room was packed this morning, but I'm pleased to say it was fairly evenly divided between snowmobilers and birders, educators and supporters of conservation.  Thanks to all who came.
   
  Jim Anderson of LCFPD staff gave an outstanding presentation, making all the essential points about how special Rollins is, and the need to avoid disturbance to the SHORT EARED OWLS AND NORTHERN HARRIERS by snowmobiles so they might attempt nesting.  He suggested an alternate trail route for snowmobilers that would take them largely along the periphery of the preserve, well await from the prime habitat. 
   
  When the board votes on the final policy to be adopted I will notify all.
   
  Donnie Dann
  Highland Park, Lake County
  donniebird at yahoo.com
   
   
   
   


Donnie R. Dann
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Highland Park, IL 60035
Ph/Fx, 847-266-2222
Cell, 847-997-1011
Email, donniebird at yahoo.com

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