Two spectacular river gorges in southwest Idaho — the Owyhee and the Bruneau — are being considered for study as possible national wild and scenic rivers, with surrounding primitive areas.
Congress preserves new wild areas
A summary of the bills that passed and failed in the scramble that occurred before Congress adjourned, including legislation concerning strip mining, wild rivers, synfuels subsidies, wilderness, water pollution, and more. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.20/download-entire-issue
Denver growth demands more dams
The Denver Water Board proposes to construct the $350 million Two Forks Dam on the South Platte River to meet Denver’s growing water needs. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.20/download-entire-issue
Rocks, rivers, snakes, solitude — Owyhee
Two spectacular river gorges in southwest Idaho — the Owyhee and the Bruneau — are being considered for study as possible national wild and scenic rivers, with surrounding primitive areas. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/8.20/download-entire-issue