They were fined for damaging one acre of land in the Tahoe National forest.
Off-roaders sentenced in Lake Tahoe
Written by Mike on March 5th, 2010
A few missing comments
Written by Mike on March 3rd, 2010Hi folks – A few of your comments from the last two weeks did not post. I apologize. They got caught in some sort of spam box and I missed them. Jim K posted a nice reply on CDC stats among several others. They are now posted.
You can view some of them here:
http://www.wilderness-sportsman.com/wsblog/2010/01/17/montana-man-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-illegal-atv-trail-in-the-gallatin-national-forest/http://www.wilderness-sportsman.com/wsblog/2009/12/21/breaking-news-a-dramatic-defeat-for-republicans-as-the-senate-passes-health-care-reform/
http://www.wilderness-sportsman.com/wsblog/2010/01/28/montana-rock-creek-bighorn-herd-hit-by-deadly-pneumonia-outbreak/
Friends of the Boundary Waters
Written by Mike on March 2nd, 2010Historic Hearings
Senate committee hearings next week represent a significant opportunity to publicly debate the threats sulfide mining pose to Minnesota. Environmental advocates are expected to testify about the issue and all citizens are encouraged to attend!
The hearings will cover the history of sulfide mining exploration and regulation in Minnesota, the PolyMet proposal, concerns about the PolyMet Draft EIS, and legislation that would strengthen laws requiring a “damage deposit” from mining companies.
Please attend at least one hearing to show your support for clean water. If you come, wear a blue shirt and look for folks handing out stickers so we can have a visible group of clean water supporters.
Sequel to the amazing Planet Earth on Discovery Channel
Written by Mike on March 2nd, 2010Dear Wilderness Sportsman:
I wanted to let you know about the upcoming March 21 premiere of Discovery Channel’s LIFE, the 11-part follow up to PLANET EARTH (the most successful natural history documentary of all time). While PLANET EARTH told the story of the natural world through the framework of our planet’s ecosystems and regions, LIFE takes us on a more intimate journey, introducing different animal and plant groups, using the latest in HD filming techniques to show jaw-dropping behaviors never witnessed before. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey and spanning all seven continents, LIFE took over four years to produce and every minute of footage in the series is new.
If you’re interested, here are four sneak peeks at the first two installments of the series:
From Challenges of Life (Premiering March 21 at 8 PM ET/PT)
Cheetahs Hunt Ostrich: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oV6SqyemCk
Stalk-Eyed Fly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGX7zZk0Eo4
Minnesota to continue moose hunt despite massive population crash
Written by Mike on March 1st, 2010This doesn’t make much sense. They have not nailed down the exact cause, yet they will continue to remove animals from the population? That’s not exactly a prudent move in light of the lack of information. Where is the hunting community in Minnesota stepping up to defend this moose population? Where are the resort owners and outfitters who depend on this symbol of the Northwoods to bring tourists into the area? I’m shocked we haven’t heard anything yet as Minnesota residents sit quietly by as the DNR permits large numbers of moose to be intentionally taken from a crashing population.
Research seems to be pointing at climate change which stresses the moose. Warmer temps also increase parasite populations.
Republicans setting filibuster record
Written by Mike on March 1st, 2010It looks like they are going to triple the previous record. This is part of the gridlock we are facing in Washington. How can you run a country with this sort of impasse?
You can’t.
Pollution rates rise thanks to the Supreme Court
Written by Mike on March 1st, 2010Recent rulings have left gray areas in which companies can abandon any sense of responsibility.
Companies that have spilled oil, carcinogens and dangerous bacteria into lakes, rivers and other waters are not being prosecuted,
“We can’t wish away global warming” – Al Gore
Written by Mike on March 1st, 2010Gore is fighting back against critics in an op-Ed in the New York Times. He makes some valid points about outliers. Gore is correct in his assertion that there will always be mistakes in science. That is part of it. You can’t dismiss a sound house because a nail was not flush or because a roof tile came loose. These things happen.
Rays of light in the mountains
Written by Mike on February 27th, 2010
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.
Huge quake hits Chile, tsunami expected for Hawaii
Written by Mike on February 27th, 2010Unbelievable. The quake was designated an 8.8, one of the ten most powerful in recorded history. I have been watching the local coverage in Hawaii as they evacuate the coasts.
Let’s hope that this tsunami peters out at sea. There is still a long time for it to go to reach Hawaii shores.
