In a fast-moving series of events, President Richard Nixon ordered all federal installations to meet air and water pollution standards within three years, signed an executive order to fund clean-up of pollution on military bases, and more. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.7/download-entire-issue
1970: Nixon moves on pollution front
Posted inFebruary 6, 1970: More money for Yellowstone Park
More money for Yellowstone Park
President Nixon has recommended to Congress that it appropriate more than $8.4 million for construction in Yellowstone National Park during the next fiscal year. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.6/download-entire-issue
Posted inFebruary 6, 1970: More money for Yellowstone Park
Coyotes chased illegally in park
Acting superintendent Fay Young said several complaints were lodged January 26 with rangers of Grand Teton National Park by several residents who witnessed a coyote chased by a couple on snowmobiles. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.6/download-entire-issue
Posted inFebruary 6, 1970: More money for Yellowstone Park
Asks protection for wild horses, burros
Sen. Cliff Hansen, R- Wyo., has introduced a bill to authorize federal protection for wild horses and burros which roam the public lands. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.6/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 30, 1970: Hells Canyon still threatened
Yellowstone Park down from record
Superintendent J.K. Anderson announced that for the first since 1963 travel to Yellowstone National Park failed to surpass the previous year’s mark. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.5/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 30, 1970: Hells Canyon still threatened
Hells Canyon still threatened
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to create a national park, national river and wilderness area complex along the Middle Snake River between Idaho and Oregon, an area known as Hells Canyon. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.5/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 30, 1970: Hells Canyon still threatened
Coors Beer initiates can recovery program
In a move to combat litter and minimize solid waste, Adolph Coors Company recently announced a no-limit plan to pay a dime a pound for scrap aluminum delivered to its distributors in 11 western states. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.5/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 23, 1970: Trail meetings spark controversy
Trail meetings spark controversy
Paul Petzoldt, whose National Outdoor Leadership School was recently featured on a national television special, declared that the idea of a Continental Divide National Recreation Trail was “silly” and not practical. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.4/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 23, 1970: Trail meetings spark controversy
States discuss public lands
Montana State Land Comissioner Ted Schwlnden currently is drafting the Montana portion of a Public Lands Position White Paper with which the governors of the seven Rocky Mountain states hope to concur. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.4/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 16, 1970: 1970: Grizzly hunting protested by Wyoming sportsmen
Grizzly hunting protested by Wyoming sportsmen
The strongest opposition to the recently announced grizzly bear hunting season has come from the Natrona Sportsman’s Association in Casper, Wyoming. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.3/download-entire-issue
Posted inJanuary 16, 1970: 1970: Grizzly hunting protested by Wyoming sportsmen
Elk tracks tell good story of migration
Personnel of Grand Teton National Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission recently completed the 32nd annual elk migration survey, which involves a daily counting of elk tracks crossing a 47-mile transect. Download entire issue to view this article: http://www.hcn.org/issues/2.3/download-entire-issue