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STEWARDSHIP

Restoring public lands to their full splendor; Protecting them in the face of unprecedented threats.

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Forest Service honors our own Steve Smith with Bob Marshall Award

October 9, 2009 - Whether tucked away in his office in Denver or out exploring the forests, mountains, and canyons of Colorado, our Central Rockies Assistant Regional Director Steve Smith is immersed in the process of protecting the wilderness he loves. Now even the Forest Service has taken note, selecting him as this year’s recipient of one of their most prestigious honors: the Bob Marshall Award for Individual Champion of Wilderness Stewardship. more

Off-road Routes in Mojave Desert Found Illegal

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October 7, 2009 - Our focus at The Wilderness Society is preserving spectacular lands like the California Desert and our national forests, but the critical decisions that determine their future sometimes take place inside the rarified realm of a federal courtroom. more

Green Jobs

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October 6, 2009 - This feature was first published in the 2009 Wilderness Magazine. To receive the annual magazine and quarterly newsletters from The Wilderness Society, become a member today! Christopher Dunagan is the environmental reporter for the Kitsap Sun in Bremerton, Washington, and has been covering forest issues in the Northwest for 25 years. By Christopher Dunagan more

Better Days for Washington’s Salmon: Helping diverse groups restore the Skokomish River

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October 5, 2009 - Good news for salmon in Washington! Through our work coordinating a diverse coalition in Washington state, salmon habitat on the battered Skokomish River scored a win recently. Over the years, road construction, clearcut logging, and dams, among other factors, have significantly altered the character of the Skokomish River, which empties into southwest portion of Puget Sound. more