In this edition of Don Corrigan’s “Behind The Editor’s Curtain,” he explores the issue of plastic pollution and legislation that could decide who can regulate the use of plastic bags – State or local officials?
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The Problem With Plastic
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ROCKY FALLS: TRASH INTERVENES WITH BEAUTY
Don Corrigan at Rocky Falls. Photo by Emery Styron
Outdoor/nature research sometimes must be interrupted by efforts to preserve the environment, such was the case on my recent float trip to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. On the August day my research was taking place, several empty plastic water bottles were discarded and left in the crevices of the boulders of Rocky Falls. It’s not that big of a hassle to clean up after others, but it’s disappointing to see a natural place of such beauty disrespected.
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Corrigan’s Corner Recap: Make a Bigger Difference Interfaith Event August 2015
Don Corrigan speaking at the event, “Make a Bigger Difference: Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community, and Your House of Worship.” Photo: Holly Shanks
I was invited to be the keynote speaker at an interfaith event this week. The event, “Make a Bigger Difference: Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community, and Your House of Worship” had a great audience. They were engaged and asked some insightful and interesting questions.
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Turtle Troubles
Peanut the turtle. Photo: John Miller / Missouri Department of Conservation.
Recently, Don devoted one of his South County Times columns to Missouri’s turtles. In “Please, Brake For Turtles!” he described incidents of “turtle highway carnage” and the sometimes “deadly” consequences of plastic pollution.
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QUIET: NATURE RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Don Corrigan takes a moment to rest in one of his favorite places. Photo provided by Emery Styron.
By Don Corrigan
August is a good time to do a little nature research in the watershed of the Jacks Fork and Current River watersheds. So, I headed out to one of my favorite areas located between Round Spring and Two Rivers on the Current River in the Mark Twain National Forest.
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Don’s Event Schedule Updated!
Don Corrigan
Do you want to see Don talk about his nature and environmental books? Check out the updated events schedule for Don’s speaking engagements.
To see the new schedule click HERE.
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South County Resident “Brings Conservation Home”
Weldon Cox stands in his pollinator garden. Photo by Diana Linsley.
Take a look behind the scenes with Don Corrigan. This new series entitled “Behind The Editor’s Curtain” gives readers more information and insight on how Corrigan picks some of his article topics.
In the South County Times article “Bring Conservation Home” a retired Lindbergh High School teacher, Weldon Cox, shows off his home garden. Mr. Cox has converted part of his garden into pollinator habitat areas.
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Make A Bigger Difference: Environmental Action For Your Life, Your Community, and Your House of Worship
AUGUST 25, 2015: MAKE A BIGGER DIFFERENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION FOR YOUR LIFE, YOUR COMMUNITY, AND YOUR HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Don will be the keynote speaker for the forum. “Many people, from elected officials to the Pope, are speaking out on the scientific and moral imperative to care for our planet and to address climate change. Now is the time to redouble efforts to focus on reducing energy use in all aspects of our lives. With this in mind, the event Make a Bigger Difference: Environmental Action for Your Life, Your Community and Your House of Worship…with provide specific tools to take action and make a difference to the environment.”
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Time: 6:45 – 7 p.m., registration and networking. 7 – 9 p.m., Program
Location: The Ethical Society of Saint Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, 63117
Registration: The event is free and open to the public. To register click HERE.
For event flyer click below:
Ethical Society Event Aug 25 2015
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Leaping For Love Abounds In Missouri’s Folklore
Graphic: “Show Me . . . Natural Wonders: A Guide To Scenic Treasures In The Missouri Region” by Don Corrigan and Illustrated by E. J. Thias
By Holly Shanks
Lover’s Leap folklore is associated with several of Missouri’s beautiful bluffs and cliffs. Some people find the tales romantic and others may find the tales of leaping lovers simply a senseless gesture. Here we take a look at some of the different Lover’s Leap legends in Missouri.
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Tagged Hannibal, Indian folklore, lover's leap, Missouri, Missouri tourism
Working Together To Save Missouri’s Bats
Little brown bat; close-up of nose with fungus, New York, Oct. 2008. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Photo courtesy Ryan von Linden/New York Department of Environmental Conservation
The race is on to find solutions and inform the public about a disease killing millions of bats in the United States – White-Nose Syndrome. The disease continues to spread and has been reported in 25 states, including Missouri.
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