Mining for Answers in the Boundary Waters Wilderness Amanda Loudin|December 2, 2019 In Minnesota, communities are struggling with this question: Can copper and nickel mining coexist with a healthy wilderness area?
Senate Takes First Step in Advancing Two New Bills to Fund Our Public Lands Sarah Grothjan|November 20, 2019 Committee approves bills designed to breath life into some of America's favorite wild places.
Reports Show Wildland Firefighters May Struggle in Secret Once the Season Ends Jenni Gritters|November 13, 2019 Research suggests there are heightened mental health risks for nature's first responders. What can we do to help?
Op-Ed: How Outdoor Recreation Can Help Rural U.S. Communities Tom Adams|November 1, 2019 Tom Adams, Utah's director of outdoor recreation, says communities across the country can benefit from outdoor recreation.
Microfibers are in our environment. How are they getting there? Aer Parris|October 31, 2019 Mounting evidence suggests tiny pieces of plastic are building up in our waterways. But where are they coming from? New research has answers.
10 Ways to Incorporate More Nature Time into Your Child’s Life Sarah Grothjan|October 30, 2019 Prioritizing your child’s nature fix is about more than burning off some extra energy. Here are 10 tips for upping your child's daily dose of the outdoors.
Five States Join Formal Commitment to Grow Outdoor Recreation Sarah Grothjan|October 24, 2019 Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Virginia have joined the eight founding states of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Confluence Accords.
New Hampshire Becomes 16th State to Add Dedicated Outdoor Recreation Office Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 The Granite State’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development will focus on boosting its workforce, bringing in new business and improving land access.
7.6 Million Gathered Worldwide for September’s Global Climate Demonstrations—Now What? Sarah Grothjan|October 10, 2019 Here’s what to expect now that the demonstrations are over and the protest signs have been recycled.
5 Things to Watch Following the U.N. Climate Summit James Gaines|October 3, 2019 Talks among world leaders have wrapped up, but the story is far from over.
The California Emissions Waiver Lawsuit—Explained Sarah Grothjan|October 3, 2019 Twenty-three states are suing the Trump administration to maintain California’s ability to set its own emissions standards. What you need to know about the case—and why it matters.
Low-Cost Green Energy Comes to Texas Aer Parris|September 26, 2019 REI teams up with an energy provider to purchase local, green energy directly from the source.
