These are appealing islands for boaters. I don't think people appreciate how much harm they do. |
These are not parks. They're not recreation areas. These (islands) were preserved to protect the birds. |
These birds used to nest on all the major shorelines in the state, but what's on those shorelines now — homes, golf courses. These are not parks. They're not recreation areas. These (islands) were preserved to protect the birds. |
We support the department's decision reluctantly and cautiously. |