L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Mar 7, 2007 20:16:11 GMT -5
Birmingham Water Works Board moves to preserve endangered speciesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) voted to enter the Anderson Cave Preserve Cooperative Management Agreement with Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SSCi) to reduce unauthorized entry and potential liability of caves within its watershed. SSCi will study and help to protect the endangered species that may be present. The SSCi is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to cave conservation and preservation, caver education and cave management. Formed in 1991, its purpose is to acquire and manage caves for scientific study, education for those interested in speleology and conservation of these resources. A focus is also placed on the presence of endangered plants or animals, significant geological and hydrological features, wilderness quality, threats from development or exploitation and access issues. Full Article
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Post by Sharon Faulkner on Mar 8, 2007 10:22:04 GMT -5
This is good news. I know the SCCi and the Water Works Board had been in discussion over such an agreement for some time. Anderson cave is a habitat for Gray bats and a potential habitat for Indiana bats.
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