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The University of Oregon hosted the
inaugural NCATA National Championships
in 2011. Other past hosts include Baylor
University (2012 and 2016), Quinnipiac
University (2013), Azusa Pacific University
(2014 and 2017) and Fairmont State
University (2015). Baylor will be defending
its crown after winning the last three national
championships. All three titles came via
victories over Oregon. The Ducks won the
first five NCATA national championships,
before the Bears captured the last three.
“We are honored to have been selected to
host the NCATA National Championships,”
said Gannon Director of Athletics Lisa
Goddard McGuirk. “Our host group led
by Gannon University and the Erie Sports
Commission wanted an opportunity to really
showcase and support this rapidly growing
intercollegiate sport. I know the City of Erie
and surrounding region will truly enjoy
watching these extremely talented student-
athletes compete for the national titles that will
be at stake.”
Gannon will be hosting a national
championship for the second time in the span
of four years after hosting the 2014 NCAA
Division II Women’s Basketball Elite Eight at
the Erie Insurance Arena. The Golden Knights
have also hosted numerous NCAA regionals
for women’s basketball, men’s basketball,
wrestling, women’s volleyball, women’s
soccer and men’s soccer. Additionally, the
university has been the host site for countless
conference championships and the Collegiate
Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division II
Championships.
OBSERVING WILDLIFE
AT PRESQUE ISLE STATE
PARK
Nearly four million visitors each year enjoy
the natural beauty that Presque Isle has to
offer. With this many visitors, the challenge
of minimizing the impact to flora and fauna
is daunting. To ensure the safety of both
humans and wildlife, proper etiquette must
be observed. This includes watching from a
distance and not feeding the animals.
Feeding wild animals threatens not only the
safety of humans, but wildlife as well. Certain
species, such as coyote and geese, can become
reliant on humans for food. When this
happens, the wild animals don’t get a proper
diet, such as when people feed bread to
Canada Geese who require aquatic vegetation.
They simply fill up on non-nutritious things
and become weak even though they have
a full stomach. Even after a short period
of receiving handouts from well-meaning
visitors, these animals may alter their normal
routines in order to maximize their exposure
to humans to seek food rewards. This can lead
to unintended consequences such as chasing,
scratches, bites, disease and vehicle strikes.
Vehicle strikes have taken a heavy toll on our
resident foxes in recent years.
Other wildlife, such as owls, use the
peninsula for nesting, feeding and shelter
during times of migration. Eagles may nest
at the park. It is important to give these
animals the space they need so that they
don’t abandon their nesting efforts. For
example, 1,000 feet of buffer space for eagle
nest viewing and 200 feet for an owl nest is
recommended.
Some of these animals, such as hawks, owls,
and all other birds of prey are protected by
federal law. Harassment of these animals is
prohibited by law and violators face arrest and/
or fines. Harassment includes approaching
nesting areas too close, attempting to startle
a bird into flight to get that great picture,
lingering too long, and shouting or yelling to
get an animal’s attention.
For more information contact the Park
Office located on the second floor of the Tom
Ridge Environmental Center at 814.833.7424
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weekdays.
FISHING ROD LOANER
PROGRAM AT TREC
If you like to fish or want to try fishing, you
can borrow a rod, reel, and basic tackle from
the TREC on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is made possible through a partnership
with the PA Fish and Boat Commission and