"Reclamation vs. conservation"
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Article authored by William Finley discussing wildlife refuges in Oregon and California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Reclamation vs. conservation"
Article authored by William Finley discussing wildlife refuges in Oregon and California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Rough draft of the first page of "National Parks Save Mammals."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley describing several national parks, with a focus on Crater Lake National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Status of water fowl in northwestern states
The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Klamath waterfowl mat stage a good comeback
Manuscript that relays the struggle of farmers and land owners versus the Reclamation Services in respects to the lake beds in the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake areas. It was recognized that the drying of the beds is destructive to the local waterfowl because of a lack of a reliable water source. For the farmers and land owners, they would rather see the land as a place of cultivation. The Reclamation Service believed that only a small part could realistically be kept under cultivation. Part of the area in question became a sump and instead of using all of the land for that purpose, a refuge area was set aside which became the Tule Lake Refuge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Turkeys check grasshopper pests
Manuscript recounting when County Agent Henderson came up with the idea of using turkeys as a solution to the overpopulation of grasshoppers in the county. The insects were destroying vegetation at an alarming rate. Then when the turkeys are no longer needed, they are sold off as poultry.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Duck refuge at Klamath Falls has effective death trap
Manuscript describing the unintentional traps that had been made by telephone wires set up by the California-Oregon Power Company. It greatly affected the ducks in the area of Klamath Falls. The area that is discussed was set up for ducks with a type of botulism so that they could restore themselves back to health.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lewis Woodpecker is an expert fly catcher and rattlesnakes
Combination of two manuscripts. The first section is on the Lewis woodpecker and its differences from related species. The second half is on rattlesnakes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Compilation of manuscripts on birds
The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953