In the May 26, 2000, edition of the Reader an article entitled “Grave Robbers” by Sergio Barreto gave an important overview of what is happening to Chicago cemeteries in regard to our environment. Mr. Barreto alerts us that the cemeteries are habitat for both native and migratory birds and small animals. Deer were present at Montrose and Saint Lucas cemeteries too, but he made no mention of this. And he makes no mention of the prolonged and well-organized effort by the North Mayfair Improvement Association and the North River Commission to prevent the loss of open space that was adjacent and contiguous with the east side of La Bagh Woods.
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The Army Corps of Engineers is reported to be working on a berm solution from Pulaski to Central Park. This will only intensify the flow further east and is at best a piecemeal solution.
