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NOTEWORTHY VISITOR — Chandler Robbins, co-author of the widely- 
used field guide, “Birds of North America,” autographs copies of his book 
during the IAS Fall Campout at Little Grassy Lake, Carbondale, where he 
appeared as guest speaker. With him are (left) IAS v-p Alice Palmer, 
Galesburg, and Jean Dewalt, manager of the IAS office in Downers Grove. 
HELP WANTED ON FLOODPLAIN RESEARCH 
The Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory of Southern Illinois 
University is researching an Environmental Impact Statement, for 
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, concerning the effects of a 
Mississippi River channelization project. 
The study encompasses a survey of the plants, mammals, am- 
phibians, reptiles, birds and nonaquatic invertebrates. Specific 
interest is in the area between the bluffs on each side of the river 
from St. Louis, Mo., to Cairo, Ill. 
Research will be completed by May 1, 1973. 
One aspect of the project is to discuss with biologists and other 
biologically-oriented citizens their observations of the fauna and 
flora, both common and unusual, in the floodplain. If any readers 
feel they could contribute some information about the plants or 
animals, please contact: 
Mrs. Virginia A. Terpening 
Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory 
Southern Illinois University 
8062 South Marion 
Carbondale, lil. 62901 
