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Off campus: A sociologist tries to help Idaho's small towns
Sociologist Aaron Harp at the University of Idaho is skeptical about the land grants.
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
On campus: A department head tries to change the academic culture
University of Wyoming professor Glen Whipple believes the system can work.
by Ed Marston, Nov 14, 1994 -
A tale of two ag programs: Evergreen State provides an alternative ...
Evergreen State offers full approach to diverse agriculture
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
Sexy weapon thwarts bugs: Codling moths find frustration at end of pheromone trail
Scientists work to find new ways to control codling moth outbreaks in Washington's apple orchards.
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
Between past and future: Washington State U. tries to get there from here
Washington State University finds it difficult to change when the funding is tight and people uncooperative.
by Lisa Jones, Nov 14, 1994 -
Land-grant universities: Their roots loosen as the West changes beneath them
The land-grant universities face change as the West changes.
by Ed Marston, Nov 14, 1994 -
Water for the taking: Some irrigators get loose with the law
Irrigators are depleting Oregon's Umatilla River.
by Paul Koberstein, Oct 31, 1994 -
As elections near, green hopes wilt
Environmentalists face upcoming elections with some anxiety.
by Paul Larmer, Oct 17, 1994 -
Subdividing the desert: Should there be a vote?
Tucson activists fight development of the desert's ironwood forest.
by Tony Davis, Oct 03, 1994 -
Flame and blame in the Northwest: Loggers urge fire sales
Timber companies are eager to log the West's still-smoldering forests.
by Kathie Durbin, Sep 19, 1994 -
How to get involved and push the process
A well-thought-out strategy will help planners succeed.
by Ben Read, Sep 05, 1994 -
'Wise use' plans abhor change
Wise-use groups resist any attempt to restrict land use.
by Paul Larmer And Steve Stuebner, Sep 05, 1994 -
Rural residents defy Washington law
Some wise-use landowners in Washington are so upset by planning that they're talking about secession.
by R. Dexter Van Zile, Sep 05, 1994 -
Some state governments try planning from top down
Oregon's 21-year-old land-use law survives challenges but Colorado fails to follow its lead.
by Paul Larmer, Sep 05, 1994 -
When planning plays catch-up
A recent real estate boom tempers one Colorado town's enthusiasm for growth.
by Paul Larmer, Sep 05, 1994 -
Golf course splits ranch family
A Colorado family splits over the decision to sell off their ranch to a golf course developer.
by Katherine Bill, Sep 05, 1994 -
Boulder's ingenuity has a few drawbacks
Boulder's innovative land use and planning have spawned a few problems of their own.
by Paul Larmer, Sep 05, 1994 -
A toolbox to shape the future
Planning tools used in the West vary greatly from community to community.
by Paul Larmer, Sep 05, 1994 -
Can planning rein in a stampede?
The uncontrolled growth of Western states makes planning essential.
by Paul Larmer And Ray Ring, Sep 05, 1994 -
Whose fault? A Utah canyon turns deadly
The deaths of two hikers in Utah raise legal and ethical questions about risk and responsibility.
by Christopher Smith And Ray Ring, Aug 22, 1994
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