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Arizona tie to Christmas at Capitol lights up today
Le Templar: What I Know —
Authority: 487
In mid-November, Gov. Jan Brewer took a peak at the blue spruce that Arizona sent to Washington, D.C., to be the official Christmas tree of the National Capitol (Capitol Media Services file photo). In just a few hours, a 85-foot pine tree from Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will light up the National ...2 days ago -
Seniors to lose camping discounts with US Forest Service proposal
Gadling —
Authority: 704
Filed under: North America , United States , Camping , News Wasnt this supposed to be one of lifes fair trades? After you spend decades working hard, the US government treats you to a seniors half-off discount at US Forest Service parks during your retirement. Well, now the Forest Service is rethinking that. ...3 days ago -
Climate adaptation developments
Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy —
Authority: 128
With hopes for rapid global or domestic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions fading, the importance of adaptation becomes ever more apparent. Those responsible for protecting public health, maintaining infrastructure, and managing water and wildlife understand that they are facing enormous challenges. Policymakers, ...6 days ago -
In the White Mountain National Forest, a Five Dollar Christmas Tree
New Hampshire Public Radio —
Authority: 578
The National Forest hasnt tried to keep its five dollar Christmas tree program a secret. But only a few hundred families have discovered what, for them, is a priceless tradition.1 week ago -
USFS Considers Night Flying to Attack Wildfires
California Fire News - Structure, Wildland, EMS —
Authority: 124
Firefighting Helicopter drops water in a canyon on the Jesusita fire The U.S. Forest Service is considering allowing its helicopters to attack wildfires at night, a practice the agency has long discouraged because of risks to pilots, a senior official said Monday. The change would be a major shift for an agency ...1 week ago -
The Changing Role of US Forest Management in Response to Climate Change
Global Warming is Real —
Authority: 129
A new direction for the US Forest Service In a memo (pdf) sent on November 20, US Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell told his regional offices and station directors that "responding to the challenges of climate change in providing water and water-related ecosystem services is one of the most urgent tasks facing us ...1 week ago -
Water cleanup bill in delicate dance with mining law reform
Colorado Independent —
Authority: 641
Just outside of Central City in Colorado’s Gilpin County , the historic Perigo gold mine drains metal-laden water at an average of 70 gallons per minute into a small perennial stream known as Gamble Gulch. Below the mine for six miles, the gulch is virtually devoid of life, according to the Colorado Division of ...1 week ago -
Workers in a Green Building Take Care of the White Forest
New Hampshire Public Radio —
Authority: 578
The new headquarters for the US Forest Service in Campton may make LEED Gold.2 weeks ago -
Breaking News! BFC Files Suit to End Buffalo Slaughter
Buffalo Field Campaign Blog —
Authority: 106
Buffalo Field Campaign Yellowstone Bison Update from the Field November 12, 2009 NOTE: As buffalo migration and BFCs field season begins, well start bringing you Updates from the Field weekly or as frequently as urgent action is needed. BFC Klean Kanteen Water Bottles Make Perfect Gifts. Order Yours ...3 weeks ago -
Hard Creek Bridge Repaired
Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures —
Authority: 133
Everett, Wash. Nov. 5, 2009 – The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest opened Hard Creek Bridge the end of October after two years of restricted availability. The bridge is on Cascade River Road, accessing the Mineral Park Campground on the forest and the Cascade Pass area of the North Cascades National Park. “In ...4 weeks ago -
NOHVCC Helps Riders Protect Trails with Web-Based Workshops and Videos
Pacific Northwest Backroad Adventures —
Authority: 133
Catch All Four Sessions in November and DecemberWith help from Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) has been conducting interactive web based workshops, or webinars, for OHV riders and anyone interested in OHV land use since mid-June. The workshops are designed to ...4 weeks ago -
CDPHE head Martin takes over for Sherman as natural resources director
Colorado Independent —
Authority: 641
Gov. Bill Ritter Monday announced Jim Martin, head of the Department of Public Health and Environment, will take over for Harris Sherman as executive director of the Department of Natural Resources. Sherman earlier this month was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s undersecretary ...6 weeks ago

