Winter 2005-2006 Newsletter

Winter 2005-2006 Newsletter
Vol. VIII, No. 1

Winter isn't slowing us or Congress down. Our latest newsletter highlights our work in the coming months and year.

Letter from the President

William H. Meadows

Wilderness, wildlife, and people. Read More...

Industrializing the Rockies Is Not the Answer

The damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita has severely limited our energy supplies and is driving energy prices (and profits) to record levels. The oil and gas industry, and their friends in Washington, smell opportunity. Read More...

Building a More Diverse Movement

The "Keeping It Wild Program" was set up to raise public awareness about Southeastern wildlands, honor contributions of African-American conservationists, and build partnerships among diverse communities engaged in natural lands protection in the Southeast. Read More...

Congress Needs to Act on Wilderness

As the 109th Congress approaches the end of its first session, we may see additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System. Read More...

News from the Field

A few of the issues our regional offices are working on. Read More...

Open Season on Conservation Laws and Funding

Hurricane damage and tax cuts are the excuses that anti-conservation forces are citing as they call for cutting environmental budgets and carving holes in landmark conservation laws. Read More...

Roadless Forest Fight Continues

Our efforts to save roadless areas got a lift in September when top officials in Oregon, New Mexico, and California went to court to challenge the administration’s efforts to undo the Roadless Rule. Read More...