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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 2002
Page
22
Illinois officials report 32 active bald eagle nests in Southern Illinois last year. Nesting eagles are sensitive to human presence and require distance, especially in documented nesting zones along rivers and lakes. Habitat restoration and legal protections aided the rebound.
The seven main mortality causes are gunshot wounds, electrocution from power lines, lead poisoning from hunting wounded prey, poisoned meat baiting predators, vehicle collisions, starvation especially among fledglings, and exposure after misjudging altitude when snagging fish.
Illinois proposes a six lake pilot allowing motors larger than 10 horsepower to operate at idle with no wake Updated Lake Mermet Massac County would be among sites where larger engines are allowed for fishing fleets Site superintendent supports the plan noting limited local motors Public comment period runs to February 11 Followed by legislative review The proposal cites boat wake and fish behavior concerns and includes input from fisheries biologists and local anglers Names include Chris McGinness Tim Schweizer and Jack Price and local critic Don Sanders Official lakes listed include Shabbona Pierce Wolf Dawson and Washington County Lake
Weather halted a full aerial waterfowl census across Illinois last week. Counts at Bend, Carlyle Lake, Keck's Marsh, Rend Lake, and Pyramid State Park recorded 3 100 Canada geese at Rend Lake, 350 at Keck's Marsh, 250 at Carlyle Lake, 28 000 snow geese at Keck's Marsh, 2 000 at Rend Lake, and 62 500 ducks at Carlyle Lake, 50 000 at Keck's Marsh, 7 500 at Rend Lake. Final tally to come next week.
Saluki football coach Jerry Kill will host the first Fishin' and Football bass tournament at Lake of Egypt's Pyramid Acres on March 2. Brent Gentry directs, with co-sponsors Super Bass Tournament Trail and Bend Lake Beverages. 50 to 100 boats expected, two-person teams cost 110 dollars with 75 percent payback. Kill aims to spark interest in SIU football rather than raise money, while fans can enjoy giveaways and a 3 pm weigh-in before MVC duties.
The Pulaski County Development Association completed a 352000 project for a boat ramp on the Ohio River near Grand Chain aided by a 156000 Illinois Resources grant and matching funds from the Southernmost Illinois Delta Empowerment Zone plus 15000 from the U S Forest Service. Donors include David and Kathy Goins who donated 10 acres. Plans include a 15 acre campground and further grants are pending. Wildlife refuge programs feature a live cougar and other species with volunteer opportunities and training. Consolidation Coal's Burning Star No 4 Mine won a reclamation award for 2002 with extensive habitat work and wetlands on 59 acres. Mermet Lake reopened to vehicle traffic with eagles observed.
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