Author Archives: Main Paddler
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
Why do so many national organizations involved in water related recreational activities focus so much on the tools of recreation and not on the water?
There are conferences on water safety where speakers and presentations are made about these safety features or that technique, but so little if any conversation takes place about how to improve water quality. Some organizations focus only on flows. Some focus only on competition. Some on selling their training and brand to new paddlers, but … Continue reading
Why do so many national organizations involved water related recreational activities focus so much on the tools of recreation and not on the water?
There are conferences on water safety where speakers and presentations are made about these safety features or that technique, but so little if any conversation takes place about how to improve water quality. Some organizations focus only on flows. Some focus only on competition. Some on selling their training and brand to new paddlers, but … Continue reading
Leaf Blowers–scourge of the urban world
Growing up we had neighbors that had a weekend business of sweeping up parking lots. They used a Zamboni like machine and drove around to a few lots vacuuming dust, dirt , trash, etc. up so the lots were clean. At the time I just thought it was about a cleaner looking parking lot. However, … Continue reading
Where has the climate discussion been since “An Inconvenient Truth” came out
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/11/23/1231501/talking-turkey-a-holiday-pledge-to-end-climate-silence/ Well, let’s get it started again. With films like “Climate of Doubt” http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/climate-of-doubt/ showing the conservative right wing behind the down playing of this real crisis, those that have a stakeholder position ( everyone) need to start getting an action plan.
Tragedy in Wyoming Oil Field
http://www.npr.org/2012/11/15/164688735/loophole-lets-toxic-oil-water-flow-over-indian-land The regulatory issues that are supposed to protect the wildlife and humans has apparently broken down.
Help out at last Minute–River Clean UP
I had a request to solicit helpers for a River Clean Up. The folks at Groundwork Dallas need a hand. Good afternoon all, As many of you know, we here at GWD have been working on an area that we refer to as the Williams school project area; The Elm fork of the Trinity River. … Continue reading
