To save the greatest number of species, should we focus on the most common?
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June 8, 2015
How genetic research on common species could be the key to saving the greatest number of plants and animals. Also, a bull trout comeback, innovations in agricultural water leasing and an ode to morel hunting. Cover Image: Original illustration by Bryce Gladfelter.
Feature
Current
The biggest bipartisan environmental legislation to pass the Senate in decades.
Los Angeles and Fresno are worst, Prescott and Bellingham best.
Farmers try to stop “buy and dry” by pooling water rights to supply growing cities.
The ambitious effort brings a threatened predator back to the Clackamas watershed.
Center for Disease Control investigates recent deaths.
Wyoming will require companies to retrofit equipment
Hcn.org news in brief.
Editor's Note
Essays
A writer has a holy experience while mushroom hunting in southern Oregon.
Book Reviews
Review of ‘The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey’ by John Blaustein
Review of ‘Crow Fair’ by Thomas McGuane.
Review of ‘Tom Connor’s Gift’ by David Allan Cates.
Heard Around the West
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Dear Friends
Staffing changes and visitors to the office.
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