Items by Judith Lewis Mernit

Industrial solar and wind endanger wildlife but are getting more support than ever.

The Bechtel Corporation's Soda Mountain solar farm will undo decades of conservation in California.

Environmentalists saved a wetland from developers a decade ago. Now they’re trying to save it from each other.

The mountain lion brings attention to the role of urban wilds.

Asian tourists look for space, spectacles and a decent bowl of noodles.

The latest in a string of graffiti incidents in national parks.

Companies must now give officials at least a week’s notice before spraying.

A state commission begins deliberations on how to spend $2.7B for water storage.

The California governor has made bold moves on climate — but greens are disgruntled.

The Moapa Solar Energy Center would have provided 175 megawatts to Nevada's largest utility.

While some environmental groups support the water bond on Tuesday's ballot, some call it "mystery meat."

But it doesn't mean the Nevada site is safe — or even back on the docket.

Trails, campgrounds and wildlands will qualify for federal funding for improvements.

A new policy may set the law back half a century.

Will it stop more solar and wind projects from being built in the wrong places?

This California author examines lost years and life in the mountains.

A new policy sets the law back a half-century, conservationists say.

75 percent less haze predicted for nearby parks.

A radioactive leak in New Mexico will make solutions to our waste problem even more elusive.

Dangerous places in the West are often the most desirable.

Will rooftop solar owners get off the grid — and leave other power users in the dark?

Nevada stakes its renewable energy future on California.

As the Golden State shifts from coal to clean, economies in other states feel it too.
Today's Featured Stories
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CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM ATTORNEY, NEVADA Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is seeking a Staff Attorney who is passionate about Western communities and the protection of the natural environment to...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deschutes River Conservancy in Bend, Oregon
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WATER POLICY ANALYST WITH WRA (BOULDER) Position Summary: Western Resource Advocates seeks a passionate Water Policy Analyst with knowledge of western water issues to join our Healthy Rivers Team to strengthen...
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GILA NATIONAL FOREST 9+ acre inholding. Passive solar strawbale off the grid and next to the Continental Divide Trail in ponderosa pine/doug fir forest at 7400.
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HIRING BEARS EARS EDUCATION CENTER DIRECTOR Conservation nonprofit Friends of Cedar Mesa in Bluff, Utah is hiring an Education Center Director to oversee the operation of the Bears Ears Education Center....
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PROGRAM MANAGER, SUSTAINING FLOWS Friends of the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ. Apply at https://verderiver.org/employment-opportunities/
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PROGRAM ASSOCIATE - VERDE RIVER EXCHANGE Verde River Exchange - Friends of the Verde River, Cottonwood, AZ. Apply at https://verderiver.org/employment-opportunities/
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CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER Teton County Planning & Building is hiring! Our ideal candidate is a team-player, a problem-solver, pays attention to detail, and can clearly communicate technical material...
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ARCHITECTURE DRAFTSPERSON/PROJECT MANAGER Studio Architects is seeking a full time Architectural drafts-person/project manager with1-3 years of experience to join our firm. At Studio Architects our mission is to...
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ASSISTANT MANAGER/TRAINEE, COLORADO RANCH needed for 16,000+ acre conservation property in south central Colorado. Qualified candidate would have experience working on a ranch or wilderness property, general forestry/fire management... -
FARM HAND &/OR NANNY IN ESCALANTE Nanny for 18-mnth-old. Yearly salary, vacation, health insurance. Spanish/other foreign-language native spkr prefrrd. -
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Washington Association of Land Trusts seeks an ED to build on WALTs significant success & to lead the association to new levels of achievement. See...
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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM STRAWBALE HOME IN WESTERN COLORADO! Secluded, energy efficient Southwestern home on 40 wooded acres. Broker - Rand Porter - United Country Real Colorado Properties. 970-261-1248, $425K
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FORMER RETREAT CENTER/CONSERVATION PROPERTY FOR SALE 57 acres in Skull Valley, AZ, 17 miles from Prescott, year-round creek, swimming holes, secluded canyon, hiking/meditation trails, oaks, pines, garden, greenhouse. House, office building,...
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ARIZONA PUBLIC LANDS ORGANIZER Title: Public Lands Organizer About the Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF) The AWF is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, inspiring, and assisting individuals and organizations...
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HISTORIC RANCH HOME W/ 20 ACRES Historic 1893 Ranch Headquarters. 4 Bdrm, 3.5 Ba, 4000 ft2. Remodeled 2002. Includes 2 studio apts, stables, arena, workshop, 5 RV hookups. Chirachua & Peloncillo... -
VICE PRESIDENT OF RETAIL OPERATIONS The Vice President of Retail Operations will provide overall leadership and accountability for purchasing, product development, merchandising planning, visual merchandising, retail operational excellence, oversight and...
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Grand Staircase Escalante Partners seeks an experienced fundraiser with excellent communication and organizational skills.
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PROGRAM MANAGER position in Phoenix with the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy.
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ROADS END CABIN NEAR YELLOWSTONE Vaulted ceilings, two fireplaces, two bedrooms, loft, jetted tub, wifi. Forest, mountain views. Wildlife. [email protected]