Andrea Macko in Porcupine Soup reminds readers that turtles are, slowly, on the move this spring. In May and June turtles are often on the move, looking for sandy areas or loose soil to lay their eggs. Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos is asking motorists to "give turtles a brake.... While a turtle's shell provides protection from predators, it does not protect against being struck by vehicles while crossing roadways.... Vehicle strikes are a major cause of mortality among turtles. Especially in these coming weeks, DEC urges drivers to be on the lookout for turtles and slow down, particularly on roads near rivers and marshy areas." Read more about this story in Porcupine Soup.