This is a MAJOR question that comes up across the country and at many different levels. Some of these specimens which are not going to be used, and most likely should not be used are sitting in stock rooms everywhere. There could be other lists aside from Ecolog-l?, and I have copied this to others.
Can you help with this very important question? Please copy to Rich Phillips at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and also to me for my files: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would also like it for my files. Putting these buckets in the local dumpster is probably not the best answer. Thank you. Mike Nolan **We have about six 5-gal pails of OLD dissection specimens (still whole), including tree frogs, perch, and pig embryos. The specimens seem well-preserved, so I presume that the liquid in the pails is some special fluid. I have been led to believe that special, costly disposal is required. Our school has NO experience in this. It seems to me that post-dissection disposal is a common "problem" for many schools. Could someone advise me of your experience/understanding of any prescribed procedures? Please answer off-list as I am on Chembond, Ophun-L, and Esprit, but not Bioforum Rich Phillips CCA ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit ************************************************************************************************** “Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology” “Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America” Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 334 Ottawa St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 001.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr Google Talk: AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org **************************************************************************************************
