Under the 44th president, the West re-examined its relationship to energy and the climate.
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December 26, 2016
In our last issue of the year, we reflect on the presidency of Barack Obama and the stamp he's left on the West. Despite his inclination toward compromise and incremental progress, Obama may well be remembered as the first leader to seriously address the foremost environmental issue of our time: climate change.
Feature
Sidebar
Bears Ears isn’t the only local effort to get Obama to designate protections before he leaves office.
Native American leaders say Obama’s legacy is this: He listened.
Obama’s efforts to help small-scale ranchers competing against Big Ag were blocked and ultimately fell short.
The administration delisted more species, but ultimately weakened the act itself.
Current
Don’t count on wildfires to alter how counties plan development in fire-prone zones.
Their arrival could have drastic economic effects.
Thousands of the birds died during a winter storm.
Still, Trump’s election reduces chances that the Dakota Access pipeline will be permanently blocked.
Nooks and crannies offer safe harbor from a changing climate.
HCN.org news in brief.
Editor's Note
Essays
The ‘turkey’ was oddly shaped, too small — and the meat too dark.
Book Reviews
Native American and European approaches to history still clash.
Hard-won photos of the National Park Service’s ‘Treasured Lands.’
Writers on the Range
We need bookstores that answer only to their communities.
Heard Around the West
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
Dear Friends
The magazine throws its annual holiday party and pays a visit to the local coal mine.
Letters
Today's Featured Stories
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PHILANTHROPY COORDINATOR Wyoming Wildlife Federation - collaborates with the Executive Director and staff to ensure the effective implementation of all philanthropic activities. https://wyomingwildlife.org/hiring-philanthropy-coordinator/.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
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EVERLAND MOUNTAIN RETREAT Everland Mountain Retreat includes 318 mountaintop acres with a 3,200 square foot lodge and two smaller homes. Endless vistas of the Appalachian mountains, open skies,...
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR Home Resource is a non-profit community sustainability center. We work with, in, and for the community to reduce waste and build a more vibrant and...
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BRN DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Borderlands Restoration Network 501c3 is hiring a full-time Development Director. Description and job details can be found at https://www.borderlandsrestoration.org/job-opportunities.html
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ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING MANAGER
The City of Fort Collins is seeking an Environmental Planning Manager in the Natural Areas Department. The Department has an annual budget of approximately $13...
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WEB DESIGN AND CONTENT MANAGER We are seeking an experienced designer to be the team lead for web development and digital media. Part creator and part planner, this person should...
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at RCAC. See the full description at https://bit.ly/2WJ3HvY Apply at [email protected]
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GRASSROOTS ORGANIZER
The Utah Rivers Council is looking for an energetic individual with strong communication and organizing skills. The Grassroots Organizer works to ensure our campaigns are...
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JOHN DEERE SNOW BLOWER 24"
Newly refurbished and tuned. Older model, great condition. Gasoline engine. Chains on tires. Heavy duty for mountain snow. Call cellphone and leave message or email.
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CARPENTER RANCH MANAGER Hiring a part-time ranch manager to live on The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch property in Hayden, CO. Responsibilities include: facility maintenance of historic ranch house,...
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STRAW BALE, ADOBE, TIMBER FRAME, HEALTHY HOME, NEAR LA VETA PASS, CO unique custom home in Sangre de Cristo Mountains of CO near La Veta Pass, 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, private gated park, two hours from...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KANIKSU LAND TRUST Kaniksu Land Trust, a community-supported non-profit land trust serving north Idaho and northwest Montana, is in search of a new executive director. The ideal candidate...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Flathead Lakers are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and proven leader to be our next Executive Director (ED).
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Blackfoot Challenge, a renowned collaborative conservation org in MT, seeks our next ED.
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COPPER CANYON MEXICO CAMPING & BACKPACKING 10-day tour from Los Mochis airport, 2/nyts El Fuerte, train, 2/nyts canyon rim hotel, 5/nyts camping. 520-324-0209, www.coppercanyontrails.org.
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STAFF ATTORNEY, ALASKA
Earthjustice is hiring for a Staff Attorney
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to lead an organization that funds projects in National Parks. Major gift fundraising and public lands experience critical. PD and app details @ peopleinparks.org.
