Comments on: Hey CDFG, Burrowing Owls Still on the Decline in California

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:27:01 +0000

We had an appointment with a member of the Assembly. Unfortunately that will take some time and will not result in any immediate protections. This is a route we intend to continue exploring and see what can be done legislatively. More vists and more discussions are needed.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:24:57 +0000

Perfectly said and oh so eloquent. I am operating under the assumption that the CDFG believes this FIRE will go out as it has done so many times in the past. But, I do believe they are starting to catch wind that perhaps trouble is brewing. And the reason why I get zero responses. No one wants to be on the email record. I have always wanted to know how it feels to be blacklisted, and maybe that will be a topic for an upcoming post.
But all of this can be avoided as it is not a difficult process; simply become what the agency was supposed to be and simply protect the public’s resources. They are not beholden to Corporations, they are beholden to Californians.

By: Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:09:19 +0000

Hey Scott, this Antioch saga is beginning to remind me of a modern political thriller where every turn uncovers more unbelievable villainy by the powers that be. The question that keeps coming back to me is, why is the CDFG so lackadaisical when it comes to the death and destruction of a “Species of Special Concern” right under their own noses?

Why would a government agency that defines their purpose, to maintain wildlife including “habitat protection and maintenance in a sufficient amount and quality to ensure the survival of all species and natural communities,” actually become the main cause of a species to become endangered? To not only allow this to happen, but to be the cause by not living up to their specified purpose.

To quote Shakespeare, “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” This smells of political chicanery and I’m beginning to wonder how high it goes and if there is money being made.

If those involved think this is going to go away they are sadly mistaken. When a large, concerned group of people discover outrageous behavior like this, they don’t forget and they don’t give up.
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By: Amber Coakley

Amber Coakley — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:13:39 +0000

Scott, the last time I visited, I think you and Catherine Portman had a meeting schedule with CDFG. Is that right? This post sounds like you have not had any contact. That is troubling and disappointing. I still hold hope that we can find an amicable to solve the conflict.
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