One Giant Step for Fish It took only two weeks for a rainbow trout to demonstrate the value of removing the Milltown Dam outside of Missoula. As Western Progress' Pat Williams writes in High Country News , the trout's journey … Continue reading
Wildfire-fighting Costs Under Fire We spend billions attacking almost every wildfire, but scientists say that's bad for the forest, can put firefighters in unnecessary danger and doesn't protect communities as well- or as cheaply - as we now know how … Continue reading
Nevada Conservation League (NV) The Nevada Conservation League works to protect Nevada's natural resources through public education, advocacy, and the promotion of sensible conservation policies. Nevada Conservation League (NV) The Nevada Conservation League works to protect Nevada's natural resources through … Continue reading
Natural Resources Law Center (NRLC) (Colorado) Promote sustainability in the rapidly changing American West by informing and influencing natural resources policies, and decisions. Through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advice, the Center seeks to inform and influence legal … Continue reading
Bell Policy Center (Colorado) A progressive vision The Bell Policy Center is committed to making Colorado a state of opportunity for all. We seek to reinvigorate the debate on issues affecting the well-being of Coloradans and to promote policies that … Continue reading
United Vision for Idaho (Idaho) For 12 years, United Vision for Idaho has helped people from diverse organizations, experiences and perspectives build relationships, learn new skills and share their common values. We are all the richer for it and have … Continue reading
Children’s Action Alliance (Arizona) Children’s Action Alliance is a non-profit, non-partisan research, education and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of Arizona’s children and families. Clean Elections Institute (Arizona) The nonpartisan Clean Elections Institute is the premier state-based advocate … Continue reading
Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (Arizona) The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest is a non-profit law firm dedicated to ensuring government accountability and protecting the legal rights of Arizonans. Arizona Leadership Institute (ALI) (Arizona) … Continue reading
Idaho began as part of the Northwest Territories in 1843 and became a state on July 3, 1890. The territorial legislature was predminantly Democratic, but since statehood, Idaho is predominantly Republican. Known as the "Gem State," Idaho produces 72 varieties … Continue reading
Federal judge halts DOE’s use of Nevada water at Yucca Mountain A U.S. District Judge has ruled that the Department of Energy stop using Nevada water to drill boreholes in the side of Yucca Mountain. A 20-year battle has been … Continue reading
Although Nevada is best known for its sparkling city of Las Vegas, it's capital is Carson City. Nevada become a state in 1864. Nevada is now the second fastest-growing state in the nation (recently eclipsed by Arizona as number one). … Continue reading
As a former Vice-Royalty of New Spain, New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanics and the second highest percentage of Native Americans of any state. Since its territorial days, Santa Fe has been the capitol. New Mexico became a … Continue reading
Montana's official nickname is the Treasure State. But its unofficial nicknames -- The Last Best Place and Big Sky Country -- better invoke the grandeur of this state that ranks 4th in size but 44th in population. Montana often seems … Continue reading
Nearly One Million Acres of Wilderness-Quality BLM Land Considered for Energy Development A hotly-contested debate is raging over how best to manage a 973,000 acre chunk of BLM land in central Utah. As part of a 2.5 million acre management … Continue reading
Utah is one of the most urbanized states in the nation, with nearly 9 out of 10 residents living in the Salt Lake City area. It is also one of the most religiously homogenous regions, with 62% belonging to the … Continue reading