For Immediate Release, May 20, 2010

Amber K. Caceres, Marketing & Communications Director

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Good Morning,

On Tuesday, May 18, the City of McKinney passed a resolution in support of utilizing accepted wildlife mitigation practices by the NTMWD on the Heard sanctuary property to preserve the character of the wildlife sanctuary, the species and the environment in conjunction with its construction of a sewer line in the Heard sanctuary. See the resolution and citizen comments including the Heard board president, Paul Sheldon and board members, John Valencia and Meg Latham.

May 18 McKinney City Council Meeting (Item 10-236 & first section of Citizen Comments)

On Monday, May 17, Heard board member and city councilman, Ray Ricchi questioned the two McKinney representatives on the NTMWD board, Joe Joplin and Charles McKissick.

May 17 McKinney City Council Meeting (Item 10-239)

The Heard's goal is to continue to make sure that the NTMWD upholds their responsibility to restore the sanctuary and to do it the right way. They appreciate the McKinney Council for choosing to support their mission.

The Heard is passionate about making sure that the sanctuary is restored as best as possible so the land will continue to provide a safe home for wildlife and a fun place for nature education and enjoyment.

Thank you for following the Heard preservation campaign. Let me know if you ever have questions.

Kind Regards,

Amber K. Caceres

Marketing & Communications Director

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

www.heardmuseum.org