09-02-2007, 02:33 PM
Interesting, I am re-reading Rachael Carson's "Silent Spring"... In 1962 she warned of invasive species (along with many other things....
Anyhoo, last February I recieved this copy of an email...Have no idea if it is real, but would certainly point out the "who would do" part
Governor Lingle,
>
> For Immediate Release
>
> Contact: Syd Singer 808-935-5563
> February 15, 2007
>
> Coqui Frog Sanctuary and Nature Preserve
> Opens on the Big Island
>
> (Pahoa, Hawaii) The coqui frogs of Puerto Rico have come to Hawaii,
> creating a new form of commerce for these once unfrogged islands -- coqui
> ecotourism.
>
> On March 1, 2007, the new Hawaiian Coqui Frog Sanctuary and
> Nature Preserve, located near old town Pahoa, will officially open
> to the public.
> Frog lovers and ecotourists who would like to experience the
> romantic, tropical magic
> of a forest of frogs chorusing in the moonlight can now visit this
> 67-acre facility
> offering a petting zoo, miles of nature trails, and acres of
> virgin rainforests graced
> with the sounds of the famous, enchanting coqui frog.
>
> Frog affectionadoes are invited to expereince our special "Sunset
> Serenades". These educational, guided tours of the sanctuary begin
> before dusk,
> as the coquis tune up for thier evening concert. For ecotourists
> interested in an
> overnight "coqui encounter", open-air, rustic accomodations are
> available at the
> Sanctuary, and at nearby B&B's.
>
> Japanese visitors will especially appreciate the tiny coqui, since
> Japanese culture considers the frog a symbol of good fortune. With frog
> populations declining and many species becoming extinct worldwide, coqui
> ecotourism can provide a unique opportunity for Hawaii's tourism
> industry. Good
> fortune, indeed!
>
> The Sanctuary is a project of the Coqui Hawaiian Integration and
> Reeducation Project (CHIRP), which has been promoting coqui acceptance since
> 2001. For more information, see our website at
> www.HawaiianCoqui.org, or contact
> CHIRP at (808) 935-5563.
>
> P.O. Box 1880
> Pahoa, 96778
Anyhoo, last February I recieved this copy of an email...Have no idea if it is real, but would certainly point out the "who would do" part
Governor Lingle,
>
> For Immediate Release
>
> Contact: Syd Singer 808-935-5563
> February 15, 2007
>
> Coqui Frog Sanctuary and Nature Preserve
> Opens on the Big Island
>
> (Pahoa, Hawaii) The coqui frogs of Puerto Rico have come to Hawaii,
> creating a new form of commerce for these once unfrogged islands -- coqui
> ecotourism.
>
> On March 1, 2007, the new Hawaiian Coqui Frog Sanctuary and
> Nature Preserve, located near old town Pahoa, will officially open
> to the public.
> Frog lovers and ecotourists who would like to experience the
> romantic, tropical magic
> of a forest of frogs chorusing in the moonlight can now visit this
> 67-acre facility
> offering a petting zoo, miles of nature trails, and acres of
> virgin rainforests graced
> with the sounds of the famous, enchanting coqui frog.
>
> Frog affectionadoes are invited to expereince our special "Sunset
> Serenades". These educational, guided tours of the sanctuary begin
> before dusk,
> as the coquis tune up for thier evening concert. For ecotourists
> interested in an
> overnight "coqui encounter", open-air, rustic accomodations are
> available at the
> Sanctuary, and at nearby B&B's.
>
> Japanese visitors will especially appreciate the tiny coqui, since
> Japanese culture considers the frog a symbol of good fortune. With frog
> populations declining and many species becoming extinct worldwide, coqui
> ecotourism can provide a unique opportunity for Hawaii's tourism
> industry. Good
> fortune, indeed!
>
> The Sanctuary is a project of the Coqui Hawaiian Integration and
> Reeducation Project (CHIRP), which has been promoting coqui acceptance since
> 2001. For more information, see our website at
> www.HawaiianCoqui.org, or contact
> CHIRP at (808) 935-5563.
>
> P.O. Box 1880
> Pahoa, 96778