PART 2

Another View of Wilderness. George Nickas: Executive Director, Wilderness Watch. (In 2 parts).  As the legislative session ends prior to the Fall elections, a number of Wilderness Bills may be introduced. But a recent declaration by 80 environmental groups is rallying to put these new designations on hold. What's behind the debate. We find out in the in-depth interview that presents another side to the future of wilderness.

When Rattlesnakes Bite. Dr. Sean Bush

Staff Emergency Physician / Menlo Park, California. The truth is, we have to be aware of rattle snakes. Here is what you need to know when you see one, and what to do if ever you should be bitten.

Being Caribou Karsten Heuer and his wife Leanne set off on a 5-month, 1000-mile journey to walk in the footprints of the Porcupine Caribou herd, from Canada to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and back.     Available as PodCast

Doug Scott talks to us from the clearing on the Mountain.One of America's preeminent wilderness historians and advocates has invited us all to join him for a very personal history of the American Wilderness movement as we all take a walk to the clearing in the mountains.If you want to really understand how the American Wilderness emerged, its early champions, its mission and now its future, this is your chance. 

Join us on the mountain.

Rick Johnson Executive Director

Idaho Conservation League

New alliances have come together to add 300,000 acres to the Idaho  Wilderness. The last wilderness in Idaho was added over 20 years ago. Citizens from diverse interests are finding a new common ground in working together to create wilderness in their states. Idaho is a terrific success story. Rick Johnson tells us why. 

Sally Ottoson Owner / Vintner

PACIFICStar Winery

Sally talks about her deep family roots in this area, and the natural wilderness ethic that grew from a life in which wilderness values predominated. Now, she is about to see the "Lost Coast"  designated as Wilderness as part of the North Coast Wilderness Heritage Act, thanks to her efforts and an amazing collaboration among citizen activists.

Wilderness Week in Washington DC with Jen Schmidt, Field Director / Campaign for America's Wilderness

h Doug Scott, Policy Director

The Evolution of America's Wilderness Ideal: with Professor Roderick Nash, Ph. D.

America / Wilderness / Freedom's Gift: with Dr. Bonnie Gisel, Ph. D.