I wasn't sure whether it would be a good idea to further disseminate what's below, but a Sierra Club friend thought other club members might want to see it. As has often been pointed out, the IFB still has major influence at the State Capitol in regard to environmental issues. As one of the many Sierrans who have worked on biodiversity issues over the years, and as a landowner who is fortunate enough to have a few listed species on my land, I have a strong visceral response to the piece below, but will let it speak for itself. Cindy _http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/article.aspx?articleID=50100_ (http://www.iowafarmbureau.com/article.aspx?articleID=50100) Cindy Hildebrand [log in to unmask] 57439 250th St. Ames, IA 50010 "Winter is not a season, it's an occupation." (Sinclair Lewis) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the flagship e-newsletter. Sent out twice a month, it features the Club's latest news and activities. Subscribe and view recent editions at http://www.sierraclub.org/insider/