Earlier this week three DFG biologists and their helicopter pilot were killed in an accident in Madera County.  The California Association of Professional Scientists has established a memorial fund for the three Fish and Game employees and the pilot killed in Tuesday's crash.  Checks can be sent to:

State Biologists' Memorial Fund
c/o CAPS
455 Capitol Mall, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95814

According to the CAPS website, donations are NOT tax-deductible, but please consider helping out the families if you can.