Mark,
Much of what you said sounds fine to me. I am sure it is somewhat leachable under some conditions but I don't claim to know much about that. Lead as a waterfowl toxin, is however, quite clear.

Larry, I have not looked for lead/upland bird issues, except the condor issue which is quite real. Otherwise, I can't say. Maybe I'll look into that. No evidence is not, however, the same as no effect. I would be surprised if there is one, but I'd not say one way or the other w/o looking first.

Brent

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