Widespread use of political action committees, a relatively new phenomenon on the American political scene, is driving politics in many Western states.


Watt whittles wilderness

Interior Secretary James Watt announced that 800,000 Bureau of Land Management acres under wilderness study would be withdrawn from study. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/15.1/download-entire-issue

Indians gain significant water rights

Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians in Wyoming have succeeded at gaining protection for instream flows. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/15.1/download-entire-issue

Dirge over troubled waters

No one knows the extent of groundwater pollution in the northern Rocky Mountain states. And even when contamination is discovered, it is often difficult to pinpoint the source. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/15.1/download-entire-issue

Selling every seat in the House — and Senate

Widespread use of political action committees, a relatively new phenomenon on the American political scene, is driving politics in many Western states. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/15.1/download-entire-issue