Big Wind Carpenter, a member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, says they personally witnessed environmental racism before they even knew there was a name for it. In the area of Wyoming where Carpenter, who identifies as two-spirit and uses they/them pronouns, grew up, fossil fuel extraction is a major part of the economy. Much of…
It’s been 75 years since the Blizzard of 1949, a relentless two-month storm that crippled Wyoming. Accumulation measured in feet. Winds clocked 65-80 mph. Double-digit subzero temperatures for weeks on end.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources this month is outlining how it plans to use $150 million to make upgrades to its outdoor-recreation system. In the current two-year state budget, the department was given the one-time sum to bolster infrastructure and add amenities at state parks and other sites. While Minnesota is known for its recreational opportunities, Parks and Trails Director Ann Pierce said it's become clear the system is showing signs of age, and improvements are much needed. ...
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The public comment period that ended this week shows Wyomingites are deeply divided over how to balance environmental protection and recreation with energy development and ranching on 3.6 million acres of land.
Montana environmental groups have filed suit against the U.S. Forest Service to stop a large logging project in the Bitterroot National Forest. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies contended the project threatens species habitat and clean water. ...