Tough comments. (Letters).The article "Touch choices" (SN: 12/1/01, p. 344) was disappointing on two grounds. First, it was poorly researched, quoting numerous lawyers for farming interests opposed to the Endangered Species Act The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C.A. §§ 1531 et seq.) was enacted to protect animal and plant species from extinction by preserving the ecosystems in which they survive and by providing programs for their conservation. . Second, it failed to note that most of the growing need for water (as well as virtually all other resources) is closely linked to human population growth that is out of control. We will continue to bulldoze bull·doze v. bull·dozed, bull·doz·ing, bull·dozes v.tr. 1. To clear, dig up, or move with a bulldozer. 2. To treat in an abusive manner; bully. 3. endangered species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. into oblivion until we come to grips with the cancerous growth of the human population, which underlies nearly all environmental problems that we face. BRUCE BARNBAUM, GRANITE FALLS, WASH. As one of the Methow Valley irrigators discussed in "Tough choices," I was shocked at the highly polarized A one-way direction of a signal or the molecules within a material pointing in one direction. and narrow viewpoints expressed in the article. In principle at least, protecting water for salmon should also protect water resources for the greater community. Our arguments with National Marine Fisheries Service The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is a United States federal agency. A division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Commerce, NMFS is responsible for the stewardship and management of the nation's living marine have more to do with their choice of methodology than with any quarrel over the need to protect salmon. The article should have given more attention to scientific dialogue, rather than the opinions of various attorneys and the so-called Frontiers of Freedom "think tank," that offers no scientific rationale for its antienvironmental agenda. GEORGE WOOTEN METHOW VALLEY CITIZENS COUNCIL TWISP, WASH. |
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