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We're still in the infancy, but it is taking off, and I think so far we have probably 280 way stations registered and certified. I suspect by this time next year it is going to be 2,000. It's been a good response so far.
Chip Taylor -
Monarchs do this quite a bit but we don't how much they do it.
Chip Taylor
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I think right now it's a lot of hype about nothing. I don't expect much to happen this year.
Chip Taylor -
The number of butterflies has been just terrific.
Chip Taylor -
These butterflies are the symbol of richness of biological diversity and marvelous scientific aspect.
Chip Taylor -
The potential for these way stations is just terrific.
Chip Taylor -
They are interested in conservation and the issues involved in saving monarch habitats in both the United States and Mexico.
Chip Taylor -
We can get our hands dirty, and we can have fun.
Chip Taylor
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If we lose the whole migration, we lose one of the nation's most magnificent phenomenon.
Chip Taylor -
When we got started, my colleague, Brad Williamson, said that we ought to get schools involved. I was skeptical that school kids could contribute, but we designed something that teachers could use to help students contribute data.
Chip Taylor -
That was the thing we talked about early, was taking that away. In the second half I thought we did a better job, but it was too late.
Chip Taylor -
It's wonderful walking out of this building to know what we're telling people actually works.
Chip Taylor -
This year is better than it's been in the last three years
Chip Taylor -
A budget is what a budget is; you've got to make it fit
Chip Taylor