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September 17, 2012

On the overworked Missouri River, searching for signs that pallid sturgeon haven't reached the end of their line. Also, superhero scientists unleash new weapons in the fight against invasive cheatgrass, the politics of public health, fire scientists duke it out over what the West's forests should look like, and more.

Feature

Can pallid sturgeon hang on in the overworked Missouri River?
Can pallid sturgeon hang on in the overworked Missouri River?
In the dam-locked Upper Missouri, scientists search for signs that the ancient species hasn't reached the end of its line.
Marian Lyman Kirst Sept. 24, 2012 From the print edition
Great Basin scientists unleash new weapons to fight invasive cheatgrass
Great Basin scientists unleash new weapons to fight invasive cheatgrass
A trio of dedicated scientists are testing out cutting-edge ways to finally turn the tide against the Great Basin's cheatgrass invasion, as the weed continues to cause devastating fires.
Stephanie Paige Ogburn Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition

Current

The politics of public health
The politics of public health
Environmental regulations are a favorite target in the runup to this year's election.
Judith Lewis Mernit Sept. 19, 2012 From the print edition
The great New Mexican juniper massacre
The great New Mexican juniper massacre
On public land in New Mexico, firewood-hunters have illegally cut down hundreds of old-growth juniper trees, much to the dismay of the Bureau of Land Management and environmental activists.
Jonathan Thompson Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
One Sagebrush Rebellion flickers out — or does it?
One Sagebrush Rebellion flickers out — or does it?
Wayne Hage's 20-year court battle over ranching on public lands comes to a close, but his son continues to tussle with the feds.
Jodi Peterson Sept. 21, 2012 From the print edition
Fire scientists fight over what Western forests should look like
Fire scientists fight over what Western forests should look like
Controversial new studies question the conventional wisdom on Western ponderosa forests and the severity of their historic wildfires.
Emily Guerin Sept. 26, 2012 From the print edition

Editor's Note

Salvation for our dam nation?
Salvation for our dam nation?
Although dam removals are occurring across the West, they're the exception more than the rule. And some dwindling species, like pallid sturgeon, may not be able to wait for our rivers to return to normal.
Cally Carswell Essay Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition

Essays

Storm on Lava Creek: A season in Yellowstone
Storm on Lava Creek: A season in Yellowstone
The power of a thunderstorm thrills a newcomer to Yellowstone National Park.
Lauren Koshere Essay Sept. 28, 2012 From the print edition

Book Reviews

Song of loss and redemption: A review of Theft
Song of loss and redemption: A review of Theft
In Colorado essayist BK Loren's first novel, the loss of nature is linked to the loss of a loved one, and grief becomes a territory to be explored.
Emily Wortman-Wunder Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
Home improvement: A review of Sugarhouse
Home improvement: A review of Sugarhouse
A hilarious memoir of home renovation, road trips, and redemption by writer Matthew Batt.
Jenny Shank Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition

Dear Friends

See you in October
HCN wins awards, new staff, visitors, a correction
Jodi Peterson Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition

Letters

History through a wide-angle lens
Kathleen Dexter 
Penasco Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
Only more water will help the Bay Delta
Leonard Lloyd Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
Treadwell can't have his oil and solve climate change, too
Deborah Rudnick Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
What about Pebble Mine?
Dennis Wentz Sept. 17, 2012 From the print edition
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