By Bob Ferris OK, I am feeling nostalgic today. In part it is because of the treasures (or detritus) I find on my desk. To wit: 1—An old Herder’s … Continue reading Feeling Nostalgic For a Better Future
HB77 testimony: Revised water rights bill roundly panned, except by mining interests
By Pat Forgey Alaska Dispatch March 13, 2014 HB 77, a bill that would streamline water use permitting, pits mining interests against tribal groups, fisherman and environmentalists. JUNEAU … Continue reading HB77 testimony: Revised water rights bill roundly panned, except by mining interests
Updating Roosevelt: Teddy and the Wolves
by Bob Ferris I have frequently observed that some of the folks who wrap themselves most tightly in the American flag are those who take some of the most un-American … Continue reading Updating Roosevelt: Teddy and the Wolves
Delusions of grandeur on the Tongass
By Gabe Scott, Alaska Field Director CORDOVA, AK—Big plans are in the works on Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, the nation’s largest. It seems everyone has some grand scheme in mind … Continue reading Delusions of grandeur on the Tongass
Opinion: Unlabeled GE salmon
by Gabe Scott, Cascadia Wildlands – for the Cordova Times April 23, 2013 Well here is something useful. Alaskans are united in defending our wild salmon heritage against … Continue reading Opinion: Unlabeled GE salmon
Don Peay: the Man Who Would Be King… Baron
by Bob Ferris Rudyard Kipling wrote a tale once about two pals in the British army serving in India who figured they could travel north to Kafiristan in present-day … Continue reading Don Peay: the Man Who Would Be King… Baron
Quick Action Needed on the Alexander Archipelago Wolves—February 28th by 5:00 PM
By Bob Ferris “We always kick the dog when the old woman farts” There is an old quote from the movie “10” with the late Dudley Moore that I … Continue reading Quick Action Needed on the Alexander Archipelago Wolves—February 28th by 5:00 PM
Crony Capitalism on the Tongass
by Gabe Scott Where is the Tea Party when we need them? I’ve been spending a lot of time lately with two thick Environmental Impact Statements — for the Tonka … Continue reading Crony Capitalism on the Tongass
“You Keep Those Damn [Franken]Fish Out Of My Waters”
By Gabriel Scott I've read some poorly crafted Environmental Assessments in my time, and seen more than a few ill-considered decisions, but this one might just take the cake. Over … Continue reading “You Keep Those Damn [Franken]Fish Out Of My Waters”
Are Cows and Sheep the Sea Urchins of the Cascadian Forests?
By Bob Ferris I have always liked sea otters—in part—because they are the quintessential keystone species or critters that materially determine some of the character of their habitat for them … Continue reading Are Cows and Sheep the Sea Urchins of the Cascadian Forests?