Monthly Archives: January 2013
New designation–Monument to National park
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar, Jarvis Celebrate Pinnacles’ New Status as 59th National Park President signs legislation to elevate status of 1908 national monument in California’s Gabilan Mountains WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan B. Jarvis today celebrated the establishment of America’s 59th national park with … Continue reading
What’s up with the ACA and other water sports enthusiast organizations?
Across the nation more and more paddlers are taking to our countries rivers, lakes, creeks and streams looking for everything from excitement, to relaxation, fishing to picture taking, a float to a workout on the water. We talk about PFDs and hypothermia to keep boaters safe. We offer classes in first aid and wilderness training … Continue reading
Another environmental issue–Mine in Alaska
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-redford/its-time-to-stop-the-pebb_b_2432767.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Mine Now that you have read a little, make your voice heard. The industries of Oil & Gas, minerals, and energy are trying to keep up with rising demands. Should we really reevaluate the impact the modern life style really cost us? We can’t sustain the the consumption of the earth and expect it … Continue reading
Ban the Bag–Plastic Bags
Is it an open and shut case? Some are trying to push this on to the poor, yes the nations poor. I would say it time to put the full cost of this product and all other manufactured goods that pollute back onto the manufacture; not the consumer. Listen to this program from NPR, http://www.npr.org/2012/06/05/154354092/do-plastic-bags-bans-help-the-environment … Continue reading
