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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, February 16, 1992                   TAG: 9202170237
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: C15   EDITION: METRO 
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NON-GAME FUNDS TAKING A TUMBLE

Donations to Virginia's non-game and endangered species fund have seen a steady decline since reaching a high of $642,574 in 1987.

Last year's contributions totaled $389,018, the lowest since 1982, the year the program began.

Most of the donations come from individuals who contribute a portion of their state tax refund through a check-off system.

The money is used for nongame and endangered species research and management projects.

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