Midwest refuges lure geese from South changing Mississippi Flyway
New federal refuges in the Midwest for blue and snow geese have altered their Canada to Gulf migration, sparking a dispute among Texas Louisiana and Missouri Iowa and Illinois officials. Claimants say geese linger in cornfields avoiding South. Midwest says migration patterns shift due to harvest and open water. Officials warn overcrowded refuges could spread disease while delaying hunting opportunities.
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Jordan River Potential Power Irrigation Across Middle East
The Jordan River rises on Mount Hermon and flows to the Dead Sea at 1290 feet below sea level. Hydographic surveys indicate it could supply power and irrigation for Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel if peace arrives in the region.
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