Florida: Everglades National Park looking for chance to protect resources
In 2006, Americans spent $120 billion on the outdoors
That $120 billion they spent is roughly equal to Americans’ total spending at all spectator sports, casinos, movies, golf courses and country clubs, amusement parks and arcades combined, according to a USFWS news release that accompanied the report
Montana: Trail triage in Glacier National Park
For hikers meeting trail crews digging drains rather than installing bridges, the priorities may appear baffling. Bridges required for safe water crossings are the park’s foremost priority, but Jacobs said that “some bridges are eye candy,” providing convenience, but not safety.
Montana: BLM wants to close user created roads
Tim LaMarr, BLM plan project manager in Butte, said it sounds like the agency plans to close a lot of trails, but he said many are “user-created” and often are near existing, designated trails.
USFS seeks closure of worn out roads
Congress is considering a new $65 million program to decommission roads the Forest Service either doesn’t want or didn’t authorized. The “Legacy Roads and Trails Remediation Initiative” under consideration by the House would set aside funding for road decommissioning, road and trail repair and maintenance, and the removal of fish barriers.
Colorado: USFS studies possible shooting limits
AP) DENVER The U.S. Forest Service said Wednesday it may have to limit target practice along the Front Range because of a growing problem trying to balance the rights of shooters with hikers, bikers and others who want to use national forests.
Poll: Bush the least popular president since Nixon
In the new poll, conducted Monday and Tuesday nights, President Bush’s approval rating has reached a record low. Only 26 percent of Americans, just over one in four, approve of the job the 43rd president is doing; while, a record 65 percent disapprove, including nearly a third of Republicans.