Editorial: Smokies prepared for national initiative
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park would appear an excellent place for federal officials to learn about the best community-driven strategies for Americans to reconnect with the natural world.
With about 10 million visitors per year, the Smokies will be a focal point as officials from the U.S. departments of Interior and Agriculture conduct fact-finding tours and listening sessions; they were in Nashville last week.
President Barack Obama signed a memorandum establishing America's Great Outdoors Initiative about four months ago, and a final report is due by Nov. 15.
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About Emily Diamond-Falk
Emily is the Communications Manager for our Wildland Designation team, based in Washington, D.C.
Before joining The Wilderness Society in March 2010, she served as Media Relations Manager at the Save Darfur Coalition. Prior to that, she... More about Emily Diamond-Falk
