Why one of the nation's largest Superfund river sites can't address pollution from abandoned mines.
Items by Kindra McQuillan
Review of ‘The Salish Sea: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest’
Fracking has caused quakes in several states, but more research is needed.
Review of ‘The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey’ by John Blaustein
Center for Disease Control investigates recent deaths.
Modest increases in visitation and infrastructure since this Colorado monument designation in 2000.
How the behind-the-scenes lobby group American Lands Council gets funding.
The illness affects moose, elk and deer and may be carried by long-distance migrations.
A rundown of the legislation in each state and a look into the motives behind them.
Review of “Wilderness” by Debra Bloomfield.
Many communities fight transport of crude oil through their towns; some find legal footing to succeed.
Cow patties, extraterrestrials and binoculars can help you figure out where you are.
New study examines threats to state’s coal-dependent economy.
But the bill stirs up longstanding criticism of basic tribal sovereignty.
Former Reclamation Commissioner Daniel Beard tells how defunct water policy, and the bureau itself, contribute to drought.
Some places are 20 decibels or less, similar to levels in pre-Colonial times.
A Yellowstone paddling bill raises hopes, suspicions.
Plus, a roundup of federal-to-state land transfer battles across the West.
Review of ‘Lake Las Vegas/Black Mountain’ by Michael Light.
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson tries another Boulder-White Clouds bill in Idaho.
With governor set to offer DOE waiver, nuclear waste fears return.
CDC investigates yet another threat for one of the deadliest industries in the nation.
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