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Making Noise About “Quiet Recreation” In National Forests

June 11, 2009
By Dennis Newman
Making Noise About “Quiet Recreation” In National Forests

In the ongoing dispute between OHV riders, and the so-called “quiet” users of National Forests, the advocates of “quiet recreation” have a new argument to support their cause. Hikers, fishermen, bikers, wildlife watchers and other “quiet” forms of recreation aren’t just easier on the environment. They play a much bigger role in supporting the...
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Final Hearing On Mt. St. Helens Tonight

April 13, 2009
By Dennis Newman
Final Hearing On Mt. St. Helens Tonight

Tonight’s your last, best chance to be heard on the future of Mt. St. Helens. Starting at 6pm, the Mt. St. Helens Advisory Committee holds its final public hearing on plans that could bring big changes to the volcano. While rejecting the idea of a Mt. St. Helens National Park, the proposals include many...
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