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Making a Difference

Making a Difference. Did You Know…. The White River is over 158 miles long, stretching from Patagonia Falls to North Denton Over 250 species of fish, crustaceans, amphibians, and reptiles make their home there More than 50 native tree and plant species are found along the river banks.

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Making a Difference

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  1. Making a Difference

  2. Did You Know… • The White River is over 158 miles long, stretching from Patagonia Falls to North Denton • Over 250 species of fish, crustaceans, amphibians, and reptiles make their home there • More than 50 native tree and plant species are found along the river banks

  3. But It Needs Our Help • Trash dumping along the river has polluted animal habitats • Water quality has degraded from dumping by nearby industries • Invasive non-native plants are choking out native plants

  4. Join the Friends of the White River • Only $20 a year • Includes quarterly newsletter

  5. Volunteer for River Clean-Up Days • Pick up trash • Clear invasive plants

  6. Write Letters to Legislators • Urge legislators to vote for: • Stricter regulation of environmental hazards • Designation of land as protected wildlife refuges • Harsher penalties for companies who exceed industrial pollution limits • Voice your support for: • Celebration of Earth Day and the Earth Charter • Funding for state wildlife rescue and repopulation

  7. What’s Next? • We invite you to join us at our next regular business meeting • July 6that 6:00 p.m. at the Nora Public Library

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