Lori Paras is an expert in treating raptors afflicted with lead poisoning, and on April 11, I was allowed to visit the Santa Fe Raptor Center facility to witness first-hand what lead poisoning can do to bald eagles.
The workshop is an annual event focusing on peer-to-peer interaction between watershed restoration practitioners. This year, the event was hosted by the Save our Bosque Task Force, a non-profit organization based in Socorro, New Mexico.