Archive | May, 2016

NIH study finds two pesticides associated with Parkinson’s disease
New research shows a link between use of two pesticides, rotenone and paraquat, and Parkinson’s disease. People who used either pesticide developed Parkinson’s disease approximately 2.5 times more often than non-users. Rotenone, regularly used by the Corp of Engineers, BLM, and many state Parks & Wildlife agencies! The study was a collaborative effort conducted by […]

Public comment sought on proposed boating restrictions at Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Department has concerns over short public comment period, supports a 60-day extension The Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages constituents to participate in the public comment process regarding the draft recreational boating Compatibility Determination for the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released the Compatibility Determination on April 12 and […]