Stewardship Campaign News

GAO report gets at the truth about wildfires

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:13:10 +0000

The arm of the government responsible for minding the store – the GAO – recently released a report that debunks myths about wildfires. All that talk about how environmental lawsuits are holding up fire prevention projects turns out to be nonsense.

A Watershed Moment in Forest Planning

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:53:14 +0000

We all live in a watershed, no matter how urban or rural the city. For instance, I live in Golden, Colorado, a small community founded more than 150 years ago along the banks of Clear Creek at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

Hope ahead for the sage-grouse

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:40:47 +0000

No matter which way you look at it greater sage-grouse are in trouble. With population declines of over 90% from a century ago, and with remaining habitats under continued pressure from threats such as oil and gas development, the greater sage-grouse is teetering on the brink.

Economic Realities in the Tongass National Forest

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:03:21 +0000

The Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska is our nation’s largest national forest. This 17 million acres of land provides a wealth of resources from scenic views to old growth to habitat for hundreds of species including wild salmon, brown bears and whales. For the 70,000 inhabitants in that region, the national forest provides food for the dinner table, sanctity for cultural teachings, and vast opportunities for recreation and enjoyment.