After 18 years at the Land Trust Alliance, Rob Aldrich is stepping down Dec. 21 to move onward and upward in his career. I write this with deep appreciation for his many years at this organization and for his devotion to the people and the work of land trusts.
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Rob Aldrich / Photo courtesy of Land Trust Alliance
How can we develop a deep and lasting appreciation for the natural environment in young people when so many are more interested in electronic devices? Harness it!
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Through photography, such as this student-captured image, existing familiarity with technology can be used to build familiarity with the natural world. / Photo courtesy of Little Traverse Conservancy in Michigan
UPDATE: Building on the U.S. Senate's vote to pass the Farm Bill, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Dec. 12 to approve the legislation, 369-47. This completes the bill's journey through Congress.
Water in the West has a contentious history, but collaborations and creativity are forging a new path for securing water resources.
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A spring in the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, a limestone system that supplies water to San Antonio and surrounding communities. / Photo by USGS
Several major reports in recent weeks have predicted cataclysmic results without a prompt, meaningful and universal commitment to tackling climate change.
Do you remember the joy of recess as a child? That fleeting moment each school day when you could put down your books and pens and play outside with your peers was a treat for me.
