A one-day-old endangered Piping Plover chick was recently killed by a beach raking machine. You can read the article here.
Are these machines really necessary? If people didn't litter so much, we wouldn't need the rakes. The money and energy it takes to run these machines can't be good for the environment. This endangers the plovers and other birds, not to mention humans, in the area.
Whether grabbing birds from the nest or polluting air, beach rakes lead to the same ultimate outcome. Does the end justify the means?
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Does a Beach Really Need to Be Raked?
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I saw some "unraked" beaches in Florida. They were so full of litter, it was disgusting! You are right...if people stop littering, the rakes won't be needed.
Right on, Mary!
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