It may be possible to restore extinct megafauna like giant horses, North American cheetah, cave bears, etc. by means of genetic engineering. Just this weekend at a meeting I wondered […]
Too much of a good thing?
This is a National Parks Conservation Association story about the overabundance of elk in Rocky Mountain National Park. This is hardly a brand new revelation. However, the story is well […]
Land use initiative pushed by New York developer threaten the landscape of the West and taxpayer's pocket book
Idaho and a number of other states, including California and Washington are beset by a “property rightts” ballot initiative. Many stories have reported that the signature gathering was larged funded […]
Lolo National Forest in Montana expands by 4000 acres due to TNC purchase
A criticial wildlife area has been protected from subdivision by the Nature Conservancy. The land has now been purchased by the government and added to the Lolo National Forest. AP […]
Mary Bomar confirmed as the new director of the National Park Service
Bomar replaces Fran Mainella, who stepped down this summer. She is apparently highly regarded despite being a Bush Administration nomination. Story in the Jackson Hole Daily.