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Restore a Nation Report Highlights Positive Economic Impact of National Parks - National parks are local economic drivers that create jobs and support families across the United States, according to a new report by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading voice for the national parks.

Park Pollution - Four Corners coal plant causes haze in the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde and other National Parks. Conservation groups have asked federal agencies to require New Mexico's dirtiest coal-fired power plant to take measures to reduce its air pollution, and thereby lessen the amount of haze it causes in national parks and wilderness areas.

Starting Seeds in Earth-Friendly CowPots - CowPots are new manure-fiber based growing pots made from – you guessed it – composted cow manure! They are conveniently priced, earth-friendly, 100% biodegradable, and sustainable! Matt Freund, Creator of CowPots, shares his tips on How to Start Seeds that will give a Healthy Start to your Garden.

How to Save California's State Parks - From the vast stretches of sandy beaches along California’s magnificent coastline to the towering redwoods and much needed recreational areas in the state’s bustling urban centers, California’s 278 state parks are are in Peril of budget cuts and closures. See how the State Parks & Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010 can save them!


Consider Yourself Part Of The Herd - Consider the billions of dollars spent to roundup horses (a native species under federal protection by federal law) for no sensible, honest reason--while your state parks are being closed for lack of funds. Follow the money, waste and more waste at your expense. While you may feel this does not effect you directly, it does. How much money do you hand over each month--just to see it misspent on projects just like this?

Sustainable Landscapes: Designing a landscape with sustainable practices embraces the concept that the environment offers “ecosystem services”, meaning that the environment offers goods and services that benefit humans and other organisms. Landscape Designer Dan Maffei discusses the benefits of creating a Sustainable Landscape, and Basic Steps that can be implemented by any gardener.

Top Tips for Shopping for Organic Foods on a Budget - Good news! You can eat healthier, save money, and lose weight, all at the same time! Laura Klein 'Queen of Green' shares her food shopping tips to a less expensive, healthier lifestyle. The only thing that will fatten up is your wallet!

Interview with Mark Wenzler - NPCA Director of Clean Air & Climate Programs: NPCA is working to encourage Congress and the Administration to strengthen legislative and regulatory protections for national park air quality, and enforce clean air laws protecting the parks from external pollutants. Listen to our recent and fascinating interview with him on The Nature Connection!

When Is a Law Not a Law? - A law is not a law, apparently, when in the hands of the Bureau of Land Management. Since the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 went into effect, over a quarter of a million horses and burros have been removed from their natural habitat--in fact more horse and burros are in BLM captivity than are left in the wild.


BioChar - 100% Organic Soil Amendment that will Increase Yields and Help Mitigate Climate Change. If 1 million people used only 30 pounds of EternaGreen™ BioChar to increase the health of their farm or garden, 51,000 tons of CO2 would be taken out of the atmosphere and safely sequestered.


Remove Mountaintop after Mountaintop-How Does That Solve Our Energy Problem? Mountaintop removal coal mining involves cutting native hardwood forests to the ground, using dynamite to blast away as much as 600 feet of mountaintop, and then dumping the toxic waste into nearby valleys, often burying streams and not taking into account the far-reaching effects to the people and their homes in the surrounding area.

Everglades National Park - The Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasting rare and endangered species. It is designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

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