EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

-The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, a nonprofit environmental organization at the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, seeks a passionate and skilled Executive Director to lead the organization into its 4th decade of partnering for a wild and beautiful valley. With 2,000 members and an annual budget approaching $700,000, the Alliance is a respected and knowledgeable voice, inspiring people to stand up for responsible growth. Our focus involves land-use planning and wildlife management on public and private lands within the southern portion of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Responsibilities include: leading a staff of eight in evaluating and advocating public policy issues; developing strong member, community and government relations; fund raising; working closely with a volunteer board; and ensuring continued organizational success to maintain harmony between human activities and the area’s irreplaceable wildlife, scenic and other natural resources. Salary and benefits DOE/competitive with similar-sized organizations in the region. Send cover letter and resume to: E.D. Search, Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, PO Box 2728, Jackson, WY, 83001, or edsearch@jhalliance.org. Deadline: Until filled. No phone calls please.

FOUR CORNERS SCHOOL OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION

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(FCS) seeks a Bioregional Outdoor Education Project (BOEP) program manager to be based in Monticello, Utah. BOEP is an award-winning teacher professional development program working with teachers/schools in the four-state Colorado Plateau to create sustainable outdoor, place-based, education programs in K-8 public and BIA schools. Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree in education (master’s preferred), teaching certification, and at least five years’ of environmental education experience and administrative/financial experience. This is a full-time, year-round salaried position with benefits. For more information, call 1-800-525-4456 and request a hiring packet, or download a packet from www.boep.org. Applications due Dec. 1; start date Jan. 2.

SIERRA CLUB JOB OPENINGS, CLEAN ENERGY/NO COAL CAMPAIGN IN NORTHWEST AND ALASKA

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Sierra Club is looking for talented, experienced organizers and a Senior Campaign Representative for its Northwest Clean Energy/No Coal campaign. The Sierra Club strives to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2050 and replace dirty fossil fuel energy with clean energy efficiency and renewable sources such as wind and solar. Campaign staff will work with coalition partners, volunteers, the media and government officials to ensure policies that meet these goals at the local, state and federal level.

* Associate Regional Representative Portland: Energetic organizers will recruit, train and involve volunteers on public education campaign to move the Pacific Northwest beyond coal and achieve clean energy solutions. Write campaign materials, plan media events.

* Senior Campaign Representative (Seattle or Portland): The Senior Campaign Representative has overall program management responsibility, and provides experienced leadership and strategic planning, for Northwest component of the Western Clean Energy/ No Coal Campaign. Candidates will have experience developing strategy for public education campaigns, representing organizations to the public, media and government officials; and experience with budgets and fund raising.

* Senior Campaign Representative/ National Coal Campaign/ Alaska: Experienced campaigner to lead a team in Alaska that's creating a path to a new energy future for Alaska by moving away from coal and energizing the development of renewable energy. Candidates will have experience developing strategy for public education campaigns and evaluating their effectiveness, representing organizations to the public, media and government officials; and experience with budgets and fundraising.

Deadline to respond: Wednesday, November 26. For more information contact Dan Ritzman dan.ritzman@sierraclub.org. No Calls Please. Send resumes to lori.stutz@sierraclub.org. Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

SIERRA CLUB CHAPTER DIRECTOR, SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

-The San Diego Chapter Sierra Club is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Chapter Director to focus on increasing the Chapter's resources, to carry out and manage the staff budget and operations of the Chapter's fund raising, conservation program, volunteer development and member services, and media relations. For more information, complete job description, requirements and how to apply go to www.sandiego.sierraclub.org

and look under “about us”. Deadline to receive resumes is Dec. 14. The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. 

RANGER/NATURALIST

-40 hours per week. $15/hr plus benefits. Some weekend work. Patrols and maintains trails and facilities, greets visitors, conducts outdoor education programs and nature hikes on 97,000 acre Wind Wolves Preserve owned by The Wildlands Conservancy 60 miles north of Los Angeles. Just south of Hwy 166, 10 miles west of I-5. Requires maintenance experience plus ability to teach children. Bi-lingual Spanish/English & Bachelor’s Degree desired. FAX resume to (866) 808-6584 or e-mail to gordon@wildlandsconservancy.org. EOE.

ZUMWALT PROJECT MANAGER, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

-Enterprise, Ore. - The Nature Conservancy seeks a full-time project manager to lead preserve and natural resource management planning efforts for the 33,000 acre Zumwalt Prairie and 3,500 Clear Lake Ridge Preserves and projects in Hells Canyon. Oversee implementation of preserve management actions, including: prescribed fire, invasive species control, restoration, grazing management, and hunting programs. Manage partnerships with agencies, non-government organizations, and private land owners. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience. Also required is experience in prescribed fire, invasive species management, restoration of grasslands and riparian systems and understanding of applied livestock grazing systems. Full benefits, competitive compensation, and generous vacation provided. See www.nature.org/careers to apply. Position closes Dec. 19. EOE.

HEAL UTAH SEEKS AN OUTREACH DIRECTOR

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to engage the public and our membership in policy decisions pertaining to nuclear waste, and Utah’s energy policy. Full job description at http://healutah.org/who/jobs. To apply submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jobs@healutah.org.

SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR

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The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Pacific North America Conservation Region (PNACR) Senior Policy Advisor. This position develops, coordinates and implements strategies to further the work of the Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct interaction with the U.S. Congress and federal agencies. S/he identifies conservation policy and funding opportunities, evaluates the potential for TNC and NGO partner involvement, and develops and implements these strategies at the regional and national level. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, government relations or related field and seven to ten years’ government relations/external affairs experience or equivalent education and experience acceptable and experience with current political and conservation trends and issues in the Western U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. This is a regional position and can be located in San Francisco, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Bend, Ore.; or Seattle, Wash. To view the entire job description and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers. Job #10630.  Application deadline is Dec. 5. EOE.

CHARTER SCHOOL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Aldo Leopold High School is a small, innovative charter school emphasizing direct experience, inquiry learning, stimulation of the creative process, and involvement in the community and natural environment. ALHS is located in Silver City, N.M., the gateway to the Gila National Forest and Wilderness Area. Maximum enrollment is 120 students. Contract begins July 1, 2009, at the latest. Salary $80K + DOE. Full position description available at www.aldoleopoldhs.org. ALHS is an equal
opportunity employer.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ORIENT LAND TRUST

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Orient Land Trust seeks dynamic individual committed to preserving open space, wildlife habitat and recreational resources. ED guides OLT implementing strategic plans and adding to our 2,100 preserved acres. See www.olt.org for mission statement and operation details. OLT is supported by a broad contributor base who enjoy outdoor recreation and environmental education. Request job description from dan@olt.org. Applicants: send cover letter, resumé, and contact information for three references to dan@olt.org.

WATERSHED MONITORING SPECIALIST

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The Crooked River Watershed Council (CRWC) is a nonprofit organization promoting stewardship of the Crooked River Watershed to ensure sustainable watershed health, functions, and uses for conservation and economic benefits. The Monitoring Specialist is a full-time position, supervised by the Executive Director of CRWC. The Monitoring Specialist will plan, develop, and manage all aspects of the Watershed Council’s monitoring programs, which include environmental (e.g. water quality) and effectiveness (e.g. restoration) monitoring. The Monitoring Specialist will work with other Watershed Council staff, landowners, and agency partners to develop and implement a suite of monitoring programs for the Watershed Council. Applicants should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, or related discipline, and have a minimum two years’ of experience developing and implementing water quality monitoring or watershed monitoring programs. Salary is up to $40,000 with benefits, depending on experience. Full job announcement, deadline, and application process at http://crookedriver.deschutesriver.org/.

NORTHEAST OREGON RANGELAND MANAGER, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

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Enterprise, Ore. - The Nature Conservancy seeks a full-time rangeland manager to oversee grazing programs for the 33,000 acre Zumwalt Prairie and 3,500 Clear Lake Ridge Preserves and projects in Hells Canyon. Develop grazing management plans which integrate conservation of key species, prescribed fire, invasive species management, public use and restoration of riparian areas and old fields. Manage grazing leases and oversee management of grazing infrastructure. Duties require significant coordination with landowners, local and regional wildlife and fisheries staff, and regulatory agencies. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and three years’ experience in land management principals or equivalent combination of education and experience. Also required is experience in livestock grazing management, prescribed fire, invasive species management, restoration of grasslands. Full benefits, competitive compensation, and generous vacation provided. See www.nature.org/careers to apply.  Position closes Jan. 5. EOE.

COALITION LOBBYIST

-Colorado Environmental Coalition seeks a full-time lobbyist to advocate for the conservation community’s priority legislative agenda at the state legislature. Based in Denver, Colo. For more details go to www.ourcolorado.org. To apply, send resume and cover letter to jobs@cecenviro.org.

GIS LANDSCAPE ANALYST, NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS

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World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization leading international efforts for a living planet, seeks a GIS Landscape Analyst to be responsible for contributing to the research, spatial analysis and map-making needs of the Northern Great Plains Ecoregion Program. This position will maintain a functional and up-to-date GIS database and GIS lab. Will perform periodic updates and general lab maintenance; provide support to programs by doing research and appropriate analyses; prepare maps, figures and spatial analyses upon request by and in coordination with scientists and other program staff.  Assist GIS administrator with developing tools for analysis, management of information and dissemination of the same to staff. Basic requirements: An undergraduate degree in geography, environmental sciences or related field, including appropriate coursework in landscape ecology, GIS and/or remote sensing. In addition, two years’ experience working in GIS and experience developing, completing and evaluating spatial analysis projects required. High level knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 9.2 and knowledge of other programs that interface with ArcGIS during analysis (MS Excel and Access) required. Preferred Master’s degree in geography, environmental sciences or relate field, five years’ of related work experience, knowledge of the Northern Great Plains ecoregion and applicable statistical software (e.g. R, S-Plus, SAS). This position will be based in Bozeman, Mont. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs.cfm, job #29080.

MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS – TOOLS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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Do you want to make a difference for our lands and people? Are you ready to test yourself? MCC places small teams on diverse conservation and community projects. Serving with the MCC is a great opportunity to learn work skills, develop your leadership competencies, and hone outdoor skills. A robust work ethic is essential. In the end, it is your commitment to serving others - starting with your crew - that yields the most satisfaction, and the greatest fun. The mission of the Montana Conservation Corps is to equip young people with the skills and values to be engaged citizens who improve their communities and environments. Serving with Montana Conservation Corps will have a life long impact not only for you, but also for the communities and landscapes you serve. The Montana Conservation Corps is accepting applications for Youth Crew Leaders, and Crew Members for the 2009 season. Check out our website www.mtcorps.org for more information and an application.

NATURALIST RIVER GUIDE

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Entry-level River Apprentice, camp cook/caretaker, and intern positions for Canyonlands Field Institute outdoor education programs in Moab, Utah, and on the Colorado, Green and San Juan Rivers. Apply NOW for March through October 2009. Some housing provided. http://www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org/about_cfi/3about_employ.html.

NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY (NM), COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

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Seeking outgoing, highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to coordinate NMLC’s communications, fundraising and organizational development activities in support of its land conservation in New Mexico. Includes: communications and fundraising strategies and plans, producing and maintaining communications materials, outreach, grant proposals and reports, donor research and cultivation, maintaining databases, and supporting other organizational development activities. To apply: send cover letter, brief writing sample(s), resume and three references to: New Mexico Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 6759, Santa Fe, NM 87502-6759 or admin@nmlandconservancy.org. Complete job description at www.nmlandconservancy.org. No calls please.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION AVAILABLE

-Wyoming Conservation Voters and the Wyoming Conservation Voters Education Fund, allied statewide nonpartisan environmental advocacy organizations with a strong political focus, seek a dynamic leader to serve as joint CEO. The organizations are, respectively, 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups which seek to make protection of Wyoming’s environment a top priority among public officials and voters. The successful candidate will have strong communication, leadership, people, problem solving and management skills as well as an entrepreneurial bent. He or she will be politically savvy and have demonstrated a commitment to using political processes to protect Wyoming’s environment, and an ability to empathize with diverse coalition partners and facilitate their collaboration. The Executive Director will be hired by and report to both organizations’ Boards of Directors. Responsibilities include working with the boards to raise and manage an annual budget of $300,000+, with particular responsibility for major-donor cultivation and solicitation; working with the board and other stakeholders to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan; developing and implementing a state-wide civic engagement strategy; implementing necessary business systems (i.e.: budgeting, accounting, personnel policies, etc.); hiring and supervising staff; and working collaboratively with other organizations and interest groups to effectively advocate public policy to protect Wyoming’s natural resources. Relevant qualifications and experience required include successful fundraising experience; experience managing a small nonprofit organization; legislative and public-policy advocacy experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; electoral campaign experience; experience working with volunteer boards; and financial management experience. Candidates with organizing and spokesman/media relations experience are preferred. Additional desired skills include an understanding of Wyoming and the Intermountain West; understanding of Nonprofit Organization legal structures; and basic comfort with technological equipment & database software. The position will be housed in Casper or Cheyenne. A competitive salary and benefits will be offered, depending on experience and leadership ability. Applications will be accepted through January 8, 2009.  We seek to have the successful candidate start no later than March 1, 2009. Please send resume and cover letter electronically to: search@wyovoters.org.

CARPENTERS

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15 years minimum experience. Trim, frame, concrete. Housing
available. 435-335-7535.

DEPUTY PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR

-The Teton County, Idaho, Planning and Building Dept currently has an opening for a Deputy Planning Administrator. This position assists with the planning and zoning functions of the office and requires skill in: Land use regulations; Analyzing development proposals, site design plans, and land use applications for compliance with regulations, standards, and statutes; Preparing and presenting staff reports for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners; Customer service, and; Teamwork. Candidates must be highly organized and be able to maintain effective working relationships with other departments, public officials, state agencies and organized groups. A bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or a closely related field and three years’ of planning and zoning experience is required. A master’s degree in planning or related field is preferred. A full job description is available on the county website. Starting salary is $55,000 annually. Submit application and resume to the Teton County Planning Administrator at 89 North Main Street # 4, Driggs, ID  83422 or email to pvaile@co.teton.id.us. Applications can be found at www.tetoncountyidaho.gov

. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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The Crag Law Center is a nonprofit client-focused law center that supports community efforts to protect and sustain the Pacific Northwest's natural legacy. Crag is hiring an associate attorney with one to three years’ litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to the public interest for a two year fellowship. Visit www.crag.org for more details.

“FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS”

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a land trust organization in Palm Desert, Calif. is seeking a CEO/Executive Director. FODM’s mission is “acquire, preserve and protect lands in the Coachella Valley area and increase awareness / support for these efforts and for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument”. FODM owns 13,000 acres of land and involved with 30,000 in land deals involving millions of dollars. Position is full-time salaried with benefits. Resumes to CSteinke3@cox.net.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS, UTAH WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

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Organization: The Utah Wildlife and Conservation Foundation (UWACF) is a Utah-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation founded in March 2007.  UWACF has two primary focuses, to promote appreciation and conservation of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem and to ensure the future of Utah’s 75 “at risk” native wildlife species. Position: This is a new, full-time position created to enhance awareness of the foundation and expand and diversify its funding bases. This individual will have responsibility for establishing and implementing the strategic and operational direction for the foundation’s fund-raising and communications programs. For more information on the position please email the UWACF Executive Director, Robert Hasenyager at roberthasenyager@utah.gov.

THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

-The Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, seeks to recruit a new Executive Director. GYC was founded in 1983 on a simple premise that a healthy, wild ecosystem can prosper only if it is kept whole. Since that time GYC has emerged as a nationally known advocate for the idea that ecosystem management should guide the management of the region’s public and private lands. The region of Greater Yellowstone is centered in the two national parks and six national forests which form the ecosystem’s core, surrounded by private lands in 20 counties that include parts of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. GYC is headquartered in Bozeman, Mont. and has an annual operating budget of approximately $3.2 million. The new Executive Director will be called on to provide a vision to advance all aspects of the organization’s initiatives in order to sustain and enhance the influence of GYC as an organization known for innovation, thoughtful responses to the region’s challenges and above all for crafting and building solutions to the challenges facing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The ideal candidate for the position should have a passionate concern about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and a commitment to environmental advocacy firmly grounded in strong science and policy analysis with demonstrated leadership experience in the conservation community. Experience will include a demonstrated capacity to engage in grassroots organizing, working with people of a variety of perspectives and engaging volunteers and citizen leaders in advocacy activities including experience working with members of Congress, state and regional public policy leaders, nonprofit advocates, and the public at-large with a demonstrated fund raising ability. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Dan Sherman President Explore Company. Email: resumes@explorecompany.com. Attention: GYC. The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer Visit www.greateryellowstone.org

for more information about GYC.

TERRY, MONTANA

-Enjoy quiet, small town living in eastern Montana. Three-bedroom on 15 lots/1.4 acres. $43,500. 541-602-2901.

RARE ESCALANTE UTAH PROPERTY ON CREEK

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40 acres, creek water rights, National Forest on three sides. New cabin, one kilowatt solar system, 30 gpm well, septic. Elk, deer, antelope, cottonwoods, ponderosa, cactus. Near Bryce, Capitol Reef, Grand Staircase/Escalante. $495,000. 970-349-2806, vicknchuck@ecoisp.com.

10 PLUS ACRES GEO-THERMAL DEVELOPMENT

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Three production wells. Elko, Nev. 775-726-3435.

LAND PARTNERS WANTED

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40 acres near Moab. Rural, subsistence lifestyle. Good soil, water. Financial input negotiable. 435-260-9561.

SEEDS FOR COLD COUNTRY

-since 1984. Siberian tomatoes, heirloom vegetables, herbs, native grasses, wildflowers. Tested above 6,000 feet in Idaho. Organic. Family-owned. Catalog $4. Seeds Trust, High Altitude Gardens, P.O. Box 596, Cornville, AZ 86325. 928-649-3315. www.seedstrust.com.

NATIVE PLANT SEED

-Wildflowers, grasses, trees, shrubs, wetland species, regional seed mixes. Great selection for the Rocky Mountains/western Great Plains. Free catalog. Western Native Seed, P.O. Box 188, Coaldale, CO 81222, 719-942-3935, www.westernnativeseed.com.

DO YOU GARDEN WITHOUT PESTICIDES?

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Show the world you’re proud! Get a FREE Pesticide Free Zone sign by signing up at http://watoxics.org. Let your friends and neighbors know you use alternative methods to achieve the same beautiful results!

THE NATURE STORE

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www.Nature-Gifts.com - Specializing in Nature Themed eco-gifts.

RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTS FOR REMOTE HOMES

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solar water pumping, back-up power systems. Visit our web sites www.oasismontana.com,
www.PVsolarpumps.com, www.LPappliances.com, www.grid-tie.com or call
toll-free for information 877-627-4768.

SANTA FE VACATION RENTAL

-Run by outdooor nuts. See our home page: lacasasantafe.com. 505-231-6670.

VACATION RENTAL

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Holidays on Whidbey Island, Wash. Beachfront cabin among the firs on Race Lagoon, five miles south of historic Coupeville. Fully furnished two bedrooms, two baths, perfect for a quiet couple or two. For pictures and more info, email manager, ginnym38@comcast.net.

VACATION/RENTAL ON COLORADO’S WESTERN SLOPE

-Beautifully renovated three-bedroom furnished home at 6200 elevation in fruitful North Fork Valley - Paonia. Generous porch, spacious country kitchen, abundant light, mountain views, cozy family room, DSL. Daily/weekly/monthly. Email Meg peacespeak@yahoo.com

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TUCSON RENTAL

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Two bedroom. One bath. Full kitchen. Cable TV, Wi-Fi. Near Mt. Lemmon. 1-800-456-0682. See our home page http://azres.com/prop/5465.html  $1,795/month.

VACATION RENTAL

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Furnished home for short-term rental in Bluff, Utah. A quiet and safe place in the red-rock high desert. Visit petroglyphs, raft, hike, bike. $425/week or $1,500/month. 505-598-5593, chizhiiham@mac.com.

TUCSON - COZY, COMFORTABLE, FRIENDLY HOUSE

-Everything furnished. Perfect for a great getaway. Quiet neighborhood. Dog friendly. Two bedrooms, one bath, beautiful trees, patio and spacious yards. Lots of birds. Daily, weekly, monthly rental. For latest photos and information, contact Lee: 520-791-9246, cloler@cox.net.

SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL/MULTICULTURAL GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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now accepting new clients. Twenty years of experience. Let us help you. SudWest@hotmail.com.

WHITEBARK, INC.

-Environmental and technical service provider. 8(a), SDB, WOSB, HUBZone-certified. Primary NAICS codes 541620, 541990,115310. www.whitebarkinc.com.

MS ACCESS DATABASE DEVELOPER

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Discounted rates for nonprofits, green businesses, HCN subscribers. Decades of experience. Contact Melissa Dunning: 720-480-3682, lissa@megalo.com, www.megalo.com.

FISHTRAP WILL HOLD ITS 18TH ANNURAL WINTER FISHTRAP GATHERING

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a conference on the theme "Re-imagining the Wild," on February 20-22 at Wallowa Lake, Ore. The gathering is for readers, writers, and anyone interested in wilderness. Presenters are Kathleen Dean Moore (Riverwalking, Holdfast, and The Pine Island Paradox), Roderick Nash (Wilderness and the American Mind), and Jack Turner (The Abstract Wild). Registration opens on Dec. 2, and attendance is limited to 60 people. Charter bus transportation is available from Portland and the I-84 corridor. Visit http://fishtrap.org/winter.shtml, or contact Fishtrap at 541-426-3623 or info@fishtrap.org.  

http://www.free-nature-animal-butterfly-wallpaper.com/

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http://www.free-nature-animal-butterfly-wallpaper.com/ 100 Free desktop wallpapers for nature lovers.

VISIT

-www.Butterfly-Gifts.com for environmentally friendly gifts!

FIND LOVE AND SAVE THE PLANET

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Photo personals for singles who value the environment, green living, natural health, spirituality. For friendship, dating, romance. Free to browse. Free to join. Thousands of members at www.GreenSingles.com.

2009 EXPLORING THE COLORADO PLATEAU

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Thirteen month calendar – Jan. 2009 thru Jan. 2010
Author & Photographer: Jim Ridge
$12.95
Light Rain Productions, 2008
ISBN # 978-0-09714312-6-3
www.extcp.com, 314-651-3607
Explore red rock canyons, sandstone arches & aspen covered mountains on The Colorado Plateau.  Visit a region of 40 National Parks & Monuments & millions of acres of public land.  Captions provide GPS coordinates & road conditions to plan your adventure.

WOMAN ON THE ROCKS: The Mountaineering Letters of Ruth Dyar Mendenhall

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Edited by: Valerie Mendenhall Cohen
352 pages, softcover, $18.95
Spotted Dog Press, Inc. 2007
ISBN: 978-1-893343-15-3
http://spotteddogpress.com/shopsite_sc/index.html
800-417-2790
The letters collected in this book document the fifty-year mountaineering career of Ruth Dyar Mendenhall, ". . . A priceless collection of letters and accounts by one of the first women climbers in America," says Lynn Hill. Malinda Chouinard, of Patagonia, calls Woman on the Rocks “an important addition to American women’s climbing history.”

WHERE THE GREAT RIVER BENDS: A natural and human history of the Columbia at Wallula

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Edited by Robert J. Carson
240 pages, 264 illustrations, softcover, $35.00
11”x 8.5” full color
Keokee Books • November 2008
ISBN 978-1-879628-32-8
www.KeokeeBooks.com
or 1-800-880-3573
A place where geography has defined history, Wallula Gap is that narrowing of the mighty Columbia River midway between the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Ocean. This new book tells the geological, natural and human history of this remarkable gateway to the Columbia Plateau.

WANTED

-$80,000 for 10 years at eight percent interest. Central Oregon land for collateral. 541-602-2901.

NEED A WRITING RETREAT?

-“Your retreat is a sanctuary and a place of creative invention. You are user-friendly!”  Work with Linda M. Hasselstrom, award-winning essayist and poet, in her prairie home. www.windbreakhouse.com; info@windbreakhouse.com; 605-255-4064; or SASE to Windbreak House, P.O. Box 169, Hermosa,  SD  57744-0169.

WITH PICKS, SHOVELS, AND HOPE: The Legacy of the CCC on the Colorado Plateau

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Wayne K. Hinton and Elizabeth A. Green
304 pages, softcover, $30.00
Mountain Press Publishing Company, 2008
ISBN# 978-0878425464
http://mountain-press.com/, 1-800-234-5308
When our nation was in the depths of the Great Depression, an army of young
men went to work on our public lands creating the visitor-friendly places
they are today. This is the story of their work on the Colorado Plateau.

COMMUNITIES ON THE EDGE

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A Web series of photo atlases describing land use issues faced by rural communities on the edge of National Forests. www.spatialinterest.info.

NON-EMPLOYED RETIRED COUPLE WANTED AS VOLUNTEER HOSTS

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NON-EMPLOYED RETIRED COUPLE WANTED AS VOLUNTEER HOSTS at BLM’s Dripping Springs Natural Area and Recreation Site near Las Cruces, New Mexico. A furnished residence and stipend are provided. A one-year commitment is required. Contact Cheryl at 575-525-4487 or e-mail: cheryl_howard@nm.blm.gov.