What we have accomplished together
has contributed significantly to our understanding of these animals," says
Center Director Karen Bjorndal.us).

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"The fact that bald eagles are nesting in the Braidwood area shows how
many gains we have made in conservation efforts for the bald eagle, thanks in
large part to efforts like these across the country," said Acting Department
of Natural Resources Director Sam Flood. Fish and Wildlife spotted the two
bald eagles in early spring. We have
personally visited several projects and continue to be impressed with not just
the dedication, but the scope of what these groups are doing to benefit
wildlife and people," she said. Individuals may send
submissions via first-class mail to the address found on the application.
"Knife collectors, especially those who value knives featuring wildlife,
will want to add these knives to their collections," said Vern Ross, Game
Commission executive director.

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Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with
approximately 5. The office of worldwide outreach for The Walt Disney
Company supplements the DWCF to make even more projects possible, and Walt
Disney World pays all the overhead for the DWCF program. She says the funds enable her to work with the local Maasai community
to ensure they recognize the value of sharing their land with the elephants. Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is
accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Carl Graybill Jr.

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S. By the
1960s , that figured dropped to fewer than 500 nesting pairs., Game Commission
Bureau of Information and Education director.pgc.

Non-scientific sites about wild animals and plants.

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Tournament proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) of
Illinois. Operation Migration is a program that seeks to
reintroduce migratory populations of endangered Whooping cranes into eastern
North America . "Photos will be organized in
annual collections beginning with 2004.

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Last year, representatives from the U.com or by telephone at (815) 417-3184. Items.

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"The categories will be Elk, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear,
Wild Turkey, and Furbearers.95, and those who purchase the bear knife will
have the first option to purchase the final knife, which will feature an elk,
in this series.

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Braidwood Generating Station's cooling lake is surrounded by abundant open
space where plants and animals can make their homes.
Because of the use of DDT and other pesticides in the middle of the 20th
Century, the numbers of bald eagles dropped from hundreds of thousands in the
late 18th Century to fewer than 10,000 nesting pairs by the 1950s.
While the primary purpose of Braidwood Lake is cooling the plant, Exelon
is pleased to offer it as a recreational opportunity for the public .

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"We are thrilled to be able to contribute, in a small way, toward
protecting and enhancing the habitat for an important symbol for our country,
the bald eagles," said Keith Polson, Braidwood site vice-president.
"We're happy that the eagles will be protected, and that Braidwood Lake
will remain open for all the fishing tournaments and other events we have
planned," said Chuck Lide, a Braidwood resident and president of American Bass
Anglers, District 39. This February, representatives from the federal agency
again spotted eagles again. This
year, for the fifth consecutive year , Braidwood Generating Station will host
Exelon Nuclear's "Fishing for a Cure. Rules and entry
forms are available on the Internet at
http://www.2 million customers in northern Illinois and Pennsylvania and
gas to more than 470,000 customers in the Philadelphia area.3 in awards recently distributed by the
Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF). Projects studying sea turtles,
elephants, butterflies , dolphins and gorillas are among the 80 recipients for
2005.5 million has been distributed to 450 projects since the DWCF
began the annual awards in 1995, among them, Operation Migration which has
been supported for six years., The Pennsylvania Game Commission
recently unveiled its "Hunter /Trapper Photo Scrapbook" on its website to
showcase the achievements of successful hunters and trappers , and to promote
the Commonwealth's proud hunting and trapping heritage.
"We're interested in showing photographs of hunters who have taken a
trophy animal in one of Pennsylvania's big game seasons -- elk, black bear,
white-tailed deer and wild turkey -- or trappers who have taken a bobcat ,
coyote or exceptional beaver," said J. When this knife series is complete, the agency will launch a
time-limited edition series of collector knives featuring upland game birds. Case + Sons Cutlery Co.

Ross added that the Game Commission is continuing to develop a collectible
series of five wild turkey box calls made in Pennsylvania with Pennsylvania
woods.

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Once an egg had been laid, eagles always have
one parent in the nest at all time.

Researchers Receive $1.3 Million from Disney for Wildlife Efforts

According to Moss, the support from the
DWCF has been "a critical part of our efforts. With its more
than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation,
and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.pgc.pa.
All revenues generated from these items support the Game Commission's
wildlife management programs.

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The Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening
medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and
joy.wishes.pa.

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Fish and Wildlife officials do not believe there are any eggs yet, as the
eagles have not been spending all of the time in the nest, which is being
monitored from a safe distance.

For a complete listing of projects visit
http://www. For more
information, visit http://www.pa. Created in 1895 as an independent agency , the
Game Commission is responsible for conserving and managing all wild birds and
mammals in the Commonwealth, as well as the 1.

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Outdoor enthusiasts were also pleased that Exelon and IDNR were able to
protect the eagles and keep the lake open to the public.WISH. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla ." Moss, founder of the Elephant
Conservation Trust, studies elephant families in Amboseli National Park,
Kenya.disneywildlifefund. To view the knife, which features a black bear,
click on "Merchandise " then choose "Misc.4 million acres of State Game
Lands it has purchased over the years with hunting and furtaking license
dollars to safeguard wildlife habitat.

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Today, there are
more than 20,000 birds and 5,000 nesting pairs, and the numbers of eagles in
Illinois are rising." Anglers are invited to cast a line for
charity in the team bass tournament on Saturday, May 13 at Braidwood Lake.978 .exeloncorp., Endangered species on five
continents are benefiting from $1.

What we 're looking for are sharp,
color photographs that depict a proud hunter with his or her trophy. Photos submitted through the U.S.

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, A pair of bald eagles
that has nested on the Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station cooling lake will
be protected, thanks to a financial donation from Exelon Nuclear and labor
provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The U. "The bald
eagle preservation program is an exciting addition to our other conservation
efforts at Braidwood. "We are grateful for Exelon's
donation that will help protect the natural habitat of our country's most
visible symbol.
The tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake's Kankakee Road (South)
Ramp. Exelon distributes electricity to
approximately 5.
Please include background information on the photo , including: name of the
hunter/trapper; age; hometown; harvest date and location; achievement
description (species, weight, antler points, beard length); and achievement
significance, such as whether this was a hunter's first deer, first spring
gobbler, first bear, or a trapper's first coyote or beaver .

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Exelon Donates to Protect Nesting Bald Eagles at Braidwood Lake

The conservation efforts did not delay the opening of the popular fishing
and recreation spot, which opened as planned on March 1.org or contact the foundation at 800.com/programs/fishing . "We
have been working with Disney on many levels -- to study the movements of sea
turtles in the Caribbean and also to monitor nests with Disney scientists at
the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.com.

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The photo scrapbook can be found by going to the agency's website
(http://www.R.

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PA Game Commission Unveils Hunter/Trapper Photo Scrapbook; Fewer Than 50 Bear Knives Remain in Collector Series

HARRISBURG, Pa.
All knives are made by Pennsylvania-based W.

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In this
case, that requirement will mean the installation of a buoy system near the
inlet on the lake where the nest is located.2 million customers and more than $15 billion in annual
revenues.
More than $8.
"If we use a contribution, the photo and accompanying information will
appear on our website in one of several smaller species-specific scrapbooks,"
Graybill said.

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BRACEVILLE, Ill.
IDNR has set up a temporary buoy system until the new buoy system arrives.
Exelon owns the 2,536-acre lake and leases it to the Illinois Department of
Natural Resources. But after boat traffic began on the lake, the
eagles left the area. The entry fee is $100 per team with all proceeds, including 100% of all
tournament entry fees , going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In another program, sea turtle biologists at
the University of Florida Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research are
working toward a conservation strategy for sea turtles in the Bahamas.

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Fish and Wildlife Service requires the area around the nesting
eagles to be cordoned off by at least 330 feet in all directions. For more information about Make-A-Wish of Illinois or to refer a child,
please visit http://www. Exelon is
headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.
Disney guests contribute to the DWCF through a variety of locations,
including Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, The Living Seas at Epcot and
Disney Cruise Line.
Photos also can be submitted electronically, through pgcphotos@state.us."
The knife sells for $72. The Game Commission does not receive
any general state tax dollars.

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Several organizations have been supported through DWCF, including noted
elephant researcher Cynthia Moss.state.us), clicking on "Hunting + Trapping" and selecting
"Hunter/Trapper Scrapbook" under the "Hunting Information" section of the
page. Mail cannot be returned, and there
is no guarantee that every photo received will be used.
Other knives that were part of the first series were white -tailed deer, wild
turkey and a trapper knife that featured a beaver.

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Exelon donated the full $20 ,600
cost of the buoys, which are required to protect the nest while keeping the
lake open for anglers. In addition, Exelon
directly supports The Nature Conservatory, Openlands Project, the Chicago Park
District and other environmental groups.
To receive an entry form by mail or for more information, contact
Braidwood Generating Station Communications Manager Neal Miller via e-mail at
Neal.
"These awards represent a tremendous commitment to conservation shown by
our guests and cast members throughout the year," said Beth Stevens, vice
president of Disney's Animal Programs . "They have experienced the wonder of
wildlife and have been moved to contribute to the future of wild places, which
is paramount to the success of long-term conservation efforts. Each year, chicks are hatched and trained for the migratory
route from Wisconsin to Florida.aza.

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Miller@exeloncorp. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of
electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions
in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic."
Graybill noted that photos should show game animals in a presentable
manner."

FEWER THAN 50 BEAR KNIVES REMAIN IN COLLECTOR SERIES
There are fewer than 50 knives remaining of the fourth in a series of
limited edition collector knives that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is
offering exclusively via "The Outdoor Shop" on its website
(http://www.