This was taken during a stormy session on Swiftcurrent Lake this past October. This park is something else! Click the image to view the proper size.
Rays of light in the mountains
Written by Mike on February 27th, 2010
Loss of biodiversity a hot button issue
Written by Mike on March 11th, 2010Alan Gregory has a very nice column over at this site.
The article addresses sprawl and other issues which are snufffing out nature.
Alaska ignores majority, opts for more trapping of Denali wolves
Written by Mike on March 11th, 2010It was recently reported that the Alaska Board of Game made the decision to open the buffer zones to the northeast of Denali National Park to wolf trapping. This decision came about in spite of wide public support from Alaskans to maintain and even increase protection for Denali’s wolves.
Obama administration raises concerns about Oregon forest bill
Written by Mike on March 11th, 2010I like what I have been reading lately. Their main concern is the mandated 300,000 acres of logging in the next three years!(yes, you read that right).
Appeals court hears arguments on Roadless Rule
Written by Mike on March 11th, 2010This is a big one, folks. The Obama administration defended the rule in court against the State of Wyoming and the Colorado Mining Association.
The court did not say when they would issue a ruling, so get ready to be surprised. Oh, and keep your fingers crossed.
The lonely California wolverine
Written by Mike on March 9th, 2010The lone wolverine that was spotted and tracked in California two years ago is now looking for a mate. The animal is displaying mating behaviors and scent marking like crazy. Unfortunately the odds of him finding a mate are very slim – his closest chance of a girlfriend may be 800 miles away in Idaho.
I hope there are other wolverines in the area. You never know. This guy would have had to travel across some territory wolveriens aren’t that fond of between the Sierras and the Sawtooths.
You can see some pictures at the link.
Hunter kills forest enforcement officer, thought he was a coyote
Written by Mike on March 9th, 2010Guns don’t kill people, stupid people kill people. This man should receive a serious punishment. Both of these slobs were “night hunting” with night vision equipment. Yeah, that’s not hunting. You know it and I know it. These goons should be locked up for a long time.
Georgia’s antiquated night time hunting laws are also to blame for this incident. You can also kills as many coyotes as you want in the state, anytime you want.
Sarah Palin used Canadian health care
Written by Mike on March 8th, 2010Well…isn’t that special? You have to love the hypocrisy. If the universal Canadian health care is good enough for Palin, it’s good enough for the U.S.
Friends of the Boundary Waters meeting update
Written by Mike on March 8th, 2010The hearings scheduled in the Minnesota legislature on Monday and Wednesday are an important opportunity for our public officials to learn a lot about this important issue. It is also a chance for us to demonstrate broad public concern about the potential for toxic pollution from sulfide mines in the watersheds of Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Please, attend at least one of the hearings this week. All you have to do is show up (and hopefully bring a friend!). Wear a blue shirt and look for folks handing out “Protect Clean Water” stickers. It will be a powerful show of support for the future of our natural resources.
Pesticides may be making us fat
Written by Mike on March 8th, 2010I’ve said it on this site many times: Our ability to test for side effects does not match our technical ability to produce things. We always find out decades later what our chemicals really do. Add this to the list.
Every day the average American is exposed to an estimated 10 to 13 different pesticides and/or their metabolites (breakdown products) through food, beverages, and drinking water.
Some of those chemicals can mimic estrogen during development, which can lead to weight gain later in life. Others can spur unnecessary fat-cell formation at any age.
