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Nueces County backs Padre Island sea-turtle release program, urges federal support
Summary
The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution urging the National Park Service and Department of the Interior to preserve the Padre Island sea turtle release program under Dr. Donna Shaver, citing its conservation and ecotourism value.
The Nueces County Commissioners Court passed a resolution Aug. 11 urging the National Park Service to continue the Padre Island sea-turtle release program and keep the Division of Sea Turtle Restoration under the leadership of Dr. Donna Shaver.
The resolution, presented by staff, described the Kemp's Ridley sea turtle as the most endangered species of…
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