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| 2009-04-14 | |
| A new Environment America report reveals that nearly 90,000 acres of undeveloped national forest areas across the country that support clean water and critical wildlife have scheduled logging projects moving forward. Forests in Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Colorado are among those scheduled for commercial logging starting this spring right under the nose of the new administration. | |
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| 2008-09-24 | |
| If states want to save the special places that remain within their borders, they need to redouble their efforts—and quickly. Fortunately, the examples set by existing state land preservation programs hold important lessons for states as they seek to protect their most treasured natural areas. This report profiles the experiences of preservation programs in 15 states as they have striven for consistent and adequate funding for open space protection. | |
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| 2008-05-28 | |
| From the Anderson Redwoods State Reserve in Northern California to Montaña de Ora State Park in Central California to South Carlsbad State Beach near San Diego, California is home to some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. | |
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| 2008-01-24 | |
| From the western dunes to the northern forests, Michigan’s natural landscapes provide us with unique beauty, recreation, and ecological value. Unfortunately, oil and gas drilling poses an increasing threat to these treasured lands. Leaks from drilling sites can leave soil and groundwater contaminated with hazardous waste, and new pipelines and roads for drilling sites can disrupt the places Michigan’s wildlife call home. Already, hundreds of thousands of acres of state land are open to drilling and as oil and gas prices reach new heights, industry lobbyists are pressing Lansing decision-makers to open tens of thousands of new acres to exploration and production every year. | |
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| 2008-01-09 | |
| New Mexico is a land of monumental beauty and contrast. From the majestic peaks in northern New Mexico to the white sand dunes of southern New Mexico, the state is full of natural splendor. These remarkable landscapes have made New Mexico a magnet for lovers of the outdoors who are attracted not only to the scenery but the myriad activities to enjoy--none more popular than trail recreation. It is estimated that over 40 percent of New Mexicans take to New Mexico’s trails every year. The popularity of trails is not surprising; untold miles of trails lead people to all corners of the state on foot, bike, rollerblades or horseback to experience the Land of Enchantment up close. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| In 2006, 1.2 million Arizona residents participated in fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching, and these recreationists spent $2.2 billion in Arizona on transportation, lodging, equipment, licenses, and other related items. The economic strength of this outdoor recreation relies on pristine and intact forestland. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| Mining, logging, and oil/gas drilling in Arizona’s national forests jeopardizes $2.2 billion per year in Arizona business from transportation, lodging, equipment, and licenses for activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching, according to a new report released today by Environment Arizona. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| After decades of scientific inquiry, 600 public hearings, and a record 1.6 million comments from the American public, the Clinton administration issued the Roadless Area Conservation Rule in January 2001. The Roadless Rule, as it is commonly known, originally protected 58.5 million acres of wild national forest land from most commercial logging and road-building, and associated mining and drilling. Since then, the Bush administration has removed these protections from 9.5 million acres of roadless areas in the Tongass National Forest. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| Logging, mining, and oil/gas drilling in Texas’ national forests jeopardizes $8.4 billion per year in Texas business expenses, including activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| Oil and gas drilling, mining, and logging threaten over 4.4 million acres of Colorado’s national forests, jeopardizing the state’s $2.4 billion wildlife-related outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| Mining, logging and oil/gas drilling in New Mexico’s national forests jeopardizes $807.6 million per year in New Mexican business from transportation, lodging, equipment and licenses for activities such as fishing, hunting and wildlife watching. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| logging in Washington’s national forests jeopardizes $2.7 billion per year in Washington business from transportation, lodging, equipment, and licenses for activities such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. | |
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| 2007-09-27 | |
| Wildlife-related recreation, including fishing and hunting, contributes $4.1 billion per year to Michigan’s economy, but this industry is under imminent threat from logging, oil and gas drilling, and mining. | |
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| 2007-05-01 | |
| Many biologically important natural areas in Texas, including prairies and forests in the Dallas Fort Worth area, are threatened with development. This new report calls on the Legislature to appropriate at least $15 million per year to acquire threatened natural areas and protect them as state parks. | |
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| 2007-04-25 | |
| If current development rates continue, North Carolina will lose at least two million acres more of forests and farmlands over the next twenty years, according to a new Environment North Carolina report. Environment North Carolina, lawmakers, and Land for Tomorrow urged the General Assembly Wednesday to approve bills H 990 and S 1522 to help stem the projected loss of open spaces in the state. | |
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| 2005-09-27 | |
| Drilling advocates have made several different arguments to try to garner more support for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. These arguments simply do not stand up to the facts. | |
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| 2004-11-15 | |
| Roadless areas in America’s National Forests provide clean drinking water to millions, boost local economies with recreation dollars, and provide critical wildlife habitat. | |
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| 2004-04-21 | |
| The Bush administration has proposed numerous policies to allow more pollution in our air and water, more logging in our national forests, and more drilling on sensitive public lands. These national policies have a profound effect on residents of every state of the union. | |
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| 2004-03-04 | |
| In December 2003, U.S. PIRG Education Fund co-filed a special shareholder resolution with BP on drilling in protected areas such as the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. | |
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| 2004-01-07 | |
| The Endangered Species Act has prevented hundreds if not thousands of species of plants, animals, fish and insects from going extinct. | |
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| 2001-11-07 | |
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