Magazine
March 26, 2001
In the West's public schools, corporations and conservationists quietly compete to control what students will learn in the largely unregulated field of environmental education.
Feature
In the West's public schools, corporations and
conservationists quietly compete to control what students will
learn in the largely unregulated field of environmental
education.
Sidebar
Some critics say that Project Learning Tree, one of the
most popular environmental education programs, is too biased toward
the timber industry which helps to underwrite it.
Jeff Mitchell in Philomath, Ore., and Clinton Kennedy in
McCall, Idaho, are two teachers who have found creative ways to
teach environmental studies in the conservative West.
A list gives some of the resources environmental educators
can find on the Internet.
Perspective
Conservation organizations and activists are suddenly
feeling lost and lonely in Washington, D.C., in the new,
anti-environmental world of George W. Bush and friends.
On a tributary of Oregon's Nehalem River, the writer
worked with Fish and Wildlife biologist Michele Long to scatter the
carcasses of hatchery salmon, which feed a wide range of
wildlife.
Book Reviews
Geoffrey O'Gara's book, "What You See in Clear Water,"
explores past and present on Wyoming's Wind River Reservation, and
describes the continual conflict over control of the Wind River
watershed.
An Idaho State Land Board report called "Breaking the
Gridlock" recommends ways for locals to work with the federal
government to manage public lands.
The Conservation Fund and the Catto Charitable Foundation
are honoring Nancy Russell, founder of the Friends of the Columbia
Gorge, for her work to protect the Gorge.
"Voices from the Woods: Lives and Experiences of
Non-timber Forest Workers," an oral history compiled by the
Jefferson Center, documents the lives of Northwestern mushroom
harvesters, tree planters, herb gatherers and others.
Heard Around the West
Deer vs. trampoline; wild turkey vs. mailman; Wilderness
Society vs. Gale Norton's parents; hints for contacting
legislators; cheesy art comes to Powell, Wyo.; Utah Legislature vs.
hate-crimes bill.
Dear Friends
The Ides of March; spring visitors; report from a land-use
management seminar sponsored by FREE (Foundation for Research on
Economics & the Environment).
News
In the new global economy, U.S. sawmills are going out of
business, unable to compete with cheap timber coming from Canada,
where environmental regulations are much looser.
Griles nominated deputy Interior Sec'y; Mont. Gov. Judy
Martz wants state to get 5,000 federal acres; pumice mining in San
Francisco Peaks, AZ, ends; Sen. Craig Thomas' bill would repeal
Yellowstone's snowmobile ban; N.M. keeps cockfighting
legal.
Gayla Benefield of Libby, Mont., is among many fighting to
keep the Montana Environmental Policy Act intact in the face of
Republican attempts to weaken the far-reaching and powerful
law.
A new law means that Idaho farmworkers will be entitled to
receive a minimum wage for their labors.
In Wyoming, backcountry skiers are upset to find that the
Park Service's decision to ban snowmobiles from Yellowstone and
Grand Teton may also ban skiing in some areas, to protect bighorn
sheep.
Kniffy Hamilton, supervisor of Bridger-Teton National
Forest, Wyo., has issued a draft environmental impact statement
that would not allow oil and gas drilling on land near the Gros
Ventre Wilderness.
Stimson Lumber Company says the Alaska National Interest
Lands Conservation Act entitles it to build at least 21 miles of
new road through endangered species habitat in the Selkirk Range of
Idaho and Washington.
The Army Corps of Engineers has been ordered to come up
with a plan to lower salmon-endangering high temperatures and gas
content in the Snake River.
Some Moab, Utah, residents are fighting a luxury resort
and development called Cloudrock that developers want to build on a
state-owned mesa south of town.
The Glen Canyon Action Network toured part of the West to
promote basic conservation measures for the Colorado River, along
with a proposal to send 1 percent of the river's water downstream
to restore the delta.
April Fools
A special April 1 front page of HCN ponders the time warp
happening in Washington, D.C., and the West, worries about feral
computers and the House Disposable Resources Committee, and
celebrates cow-intensive artwork.
Letters
Today's Featured Stories
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Deschutes River Conservancy in Bend, Oregon
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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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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]
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ACCOUNTING CLERK Our director is seeking to employ the services of an Accounting Clerk to assist with various accounting and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity...
