One of the West's great old-school monopolies and its multi-pronged attack on wind and solar.
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September 2, 2013
Western and Mexican conservationists race to save grasslands -- and the species that depend on them. Plus, Idaho's power struggle, community-driven efforts to regulate fracking, and more.
Feature
Western and Mexican conservationists race against time to save grasslands – and the bird species that depend on them.
Current
Are the West’s energy fields the last bastion of the American Dream?
In the fight over oil and gas regulation, local control gains ground.
‘Stu for Silverton’ debuted this summer in Seattle.
A permit for an inactive mine may be renewed.
Trucks winding through Idaho and Montana are still an issue for locals.
With a $17 billion backlog, this NPS agency needs a funding facelift.
Editor's Note
A conservative movement embracing rooftop solar seems to be emerging.
Essays
An injured black bear draws sympathy from the community.
Book Reviews
A review of Middle Men by Jim Gavin
A review of A Guide to Being Born by Ramona Ausubel
A review of A President in Yellowstone: The F. Jay Haynes Photographic Album of Chester Arthur's 1883 Expedition, by Frank H. Goodyear III.
Heard Around the West
News of flash floods, radon huffing and more.
Dear Friends
Senator Michael Bennet and family, among others, visit HCN headquarters.
Letters
Today's Featured Stories
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WYOMING STATE DIRECTOR Save the World ... or at least a piece of it! Join The Nature Conservancy and make a tangible and lasting impact by creating a...
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY NON-PROFIT NEAR YOSEMITE Demanding, but rewarding, advocacy work on forest, water, wildland, and wildlife issues. Applicants should have experience dealing with land management planning, public speaking, grassroots organizing,...
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NEW AGRARIAN APPRENTICESHIP Quivira Coalition's 2020 New Agrarian Apprenticeships in Regenerative Ranching and Farming -Apprenticeships run 4/20 - 11/20 Applications accepted 10/15/19 - 12/1/19 NAP partners with skilled...
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PHILANTHROPY DIRECTOR Wilderness Workshop seeks a full time Philanthropy Director to raise funds for our team. Learn more: www.wildernessworkshop.org
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WITH WESTERN RESOURCE ADVOCATES Western Resource Advocates (WRA) seeks an enthusiastic and organized problem solver to join our growing team as an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant is instrumental...
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WYOMING OUTDOOR COUNCIL Two positions: Development Director OR Development Writer, Communications Director. Full job descriptions at https://wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org/careers.
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CONSERVATION PROJECT MANAGER Great Land Trust seeks to hire a Conservation Project Manager. Position is full-time, based in Anchorage, Alaska. First review of applications will be on October...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eagle Valley Land Trust Executive Director Position Description Summary of Position: The Executive Director, working with and reporting to the Board of Directors, has overall...
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FINANCE & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR 
The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, founded in 1928 as an independent nonprofit organization, is a biological field station located near Crested Butte, Colorado. Our primary...
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Position: Development Coordinator Responsible to: Executive Director Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, or as otherwise agreed upon General Description: The Development Coordinator assists the...
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EDUCATION CENTER MANAGER Friends of Cedar Mesa seeks a full-time Education Manager for the Bears Ears Education Center to provide day to day operational and administrative oversight. See...
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TROUT UNLIMITED SCP SOUTHWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR Seeking to hire an experienced advocate/manager to oversee the organization's sportsmen/women-driven advocacy in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. Open until filled
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PROGRAM MANAGER for northern AZ collaborative conservation ranchlands group
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Partners are seeking an experienced and energetic Executive Director who is excited about the opportunity to lead our growing organization! A full description of the...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR High Country News Seeks an Executive Director to advance its mission, grow its audience and influence, and strategically and sustainably guide the organization through a...
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2 PROPERTIES ON THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE GILA WILDERNESS Organic farm, hot springs, San Francisco River runs through both. [email protected]
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CHUCK BURR'S CULTUREQUAKE.COM BLOG Change will happen when we see a new way of living. Thinking to save the world.
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SOCIETY FOR WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP BOARD MEMBER Join the SWS board and help us broaden, diversify, and engage the wilderness community.
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NEW MEXICO BIRDER'S PARADISE. Fully furnished 2B/2B home near Bosque del Apache NWR, great for nature lovers.
