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|Shear Wind Appoints Bartlett CFO
|by NAW Staff on Tuesday January 20 2009
|Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Shear Wind Inc. has appointed Bill Bartlett chief financial officer (CFO) of the company. Bartlett joined the company in 2006 and has [read more]
|Report: Wind MRO Market Expected To Maintain Double-Digit Growth
|by NAW Staff on Tuesday January 20 2009
|The global wind turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) market is growing at double-digit rates and is expected to reach a value of $9.1 [read more]
|MMS Issues Favorable Environmental Report For Cape Wind Project
|by NAW Staff on Monday January 19 2009
|The Minerals Management Service (MMS), the lead agency in charge of offshore energy projects, has released its 2,800-page final environmental impact statement (FEIS) on Cape [read more]
|DOE Issues Three Reports By Electricity Advisory Committee
|by NAW Staff on Monday January 19 2009
|The Department of Energy's (DOE) Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) has released three reports prepared for the secretary of energy's consideration. These reports review challenges facing [read more]
|Appalachian Power Offers Green Energy Blocks
|by NAW Staff on Monday January 19 2009
|Roanoke, Va.-based Appalachian Power is offering Virginia retail customers an opportunity to support the renewable generation of energy by voluntarily participating in a new green [read more]
|Chairman Of Henkels & McCoy Passes Away
|by NAW Staff on Monday January 19 2009
|Paul M. Henkels, chairman of Henkels & McCoy Inc., passed away on Jan. 8. Henkels has been the leader of Henkels & McCoy - an [read more]
|Report Forecasts Millions Of Renewable Energy Jobs
|by NAW Staff on Friday January 16 2009
|The renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) industries represented more than 9 million jobs and over $1 billion in U.S. revenue in 2007, according to [read more]
|PSC Issues Final Report on Great Lakes Wind Energy Study
|by NAW Staff on Friday January 16 2009
|A final report on the feasibility, economic potential and environmental impacts of developing wind energy on the Great Lakes was issued by the Public Service [read more]
|MPS Wants MPUC To Consider Transmission Options
|by NAW Staff on Friday January 16 2009
|Officials at Central Maine Power Co. (CMP) and Maine Public Service Co. (MPS), a subsidiary of Maine & Maritimes Corp., have requested that the Maine [read more]
|First Wind To Mark Commercial Operations Of Stetson Wind
|by NAW Staff on Friday January 16 2009
|Newton, Mass.-based First Wind will host an event Jan. 22 near Danforth, Maine, to celebrate the beginning of commercial operations for its 57 MW Stetson [read more]
|Xcel Energy Proposes Cleantech Program
|by NAW Staff on Thursday January 15 2009
|In an effort to secure adequate funding for small demonstration projects that could eventually support Colorado's future clean energy needs, Xcel Energy has proposed the [read more]
|M-Wave Enters Renewable Energy Business
|by NAW Staff on Thursday January 15 2009
|Itasca, Ill.-based M-Wave Inc., a manufacturer of performance printed circuits, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 160 acres of land to be used [read more]
|Environment Virginia Issues Clean Energy Report
|by NAW Staff on Thursday January 15 2009
|The U.S. can reduce global warming pollution by nearly 10% annually, replace the power equivalent of 170 coal fired power plants, and create or sustain [read more]
|RES Americas Completes Hackberry Wind Project
|by NAW Staff on Thursday January 15 2009
|Broomfield, Colo.-based Renewable Energy Systems Americas (RES Americas), a developer of wind power projects, says its Hackberry Wind Project is complete. The $350 million wind [read more]
|enXco Commissions Grand Meadow Wind Project
|by NAW Staff on Thursday January 15 2009
|According to Escondido, Calif.-based enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles company, all 67 1.5 GE turbines in the 100.5 MW Grand Meadow Wind Project in Minnesota [read more]


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During the month of April we were able to experience one of Larry Frimann's exceptional fully guided Nebraska turkey hunts! This one turned out to be one of those spring turkey hunts you will always remember. Every detail was taken care of by expert turkey guide Mike Meyer. We had gobblers all over the place on this hunt and were fortunate enough to pull the trigger on a nice Merriam gobbler. Overall we had a most memorable experience and would recommend this hunt to any serious turkey hunter!
During the Nebraska spring turkey opener HTN Pro-Staffer Kenny Kunz and President Dan Wennerlind took the trek over to Halsey, Nebraska to hunt the Nebraska National Forest. We had a chance to stay at the Pine Street Cabin where host Julia Rhoades-Carr treated us with good old fashion Nebraska hospitality and gave us everything we needed to head out to the public forest and have a successful Nebraska spring turkey hunt. We found this to be a great combination for the do it yourself turkey hunter…
During the month of February we rejoined our good friends at Solimar Hunting Safaris in Ole Mexico for another World Class duck and dove hunting experience. We were able to harvest over 15 different species of fully plumaged, late season ducks including: Pintails, Cinnamon, Blue Wing & Green Wing Teal, Black Bellied Whisting Ducks, Fulvous Whistling Tree Ducks, Ruddy Ducks, Mexican Mallards and many more. From start to finish this was an unbelievable hunting experience and the staff at the Solimar Resort made absolutely sure there were no travel or safety concerns!
For the month of October HTN field representative Eric Ruhland and his brother Jason were able to join the crew at Cannonball Company for an unbelievable North Dakota pheasant hunt. Located in Regent, ND, in the southwest corner of the state, Eric and his brother were able to experience an upland hunt rivaling the best ranches in South Dakota. In fact they both took a limit of WILD roosters in under an hour! For all you die hard pheasant hunters, this is a must read!
During the month of December we were able to join Stephen Pridal of Ringneck Range for a fantastic Minnesota Pheasant Hunt. Hunting western Minnesota on over 1,500 private acres of premeir pheasant habitat. We were extremely impressed with the abundant amount of pheasants that we saw and Stephen's extensive knowledge of his hunting grounds! If your looking for a great pheasant hunt this is a must read!
Named The 2012 Outfitter Of The Year!During the month of October we were able to join Jeff Colwell of Front Range Guide Service on an amazing Colorado duck hunt. After a fantastic duck hunt for widgeons, gadwalls, mallards and redheads we came back in January to experience one of Jeff's premier Colorado Canada goose field goose hunts. With comfortable pits and a ton of little cackler geese in front of an amazing view of the Colorado Rockies this is an amazing hunt!
Named The 2015 Outfitter Of The Year!
For the month of May we were able to join outfitter Mike Adams of Bucks, Bulls And Beards Outfitters on a truly World Class caliber Kansas turkey hunt. On this trip, we had the opportunity to harvest 2 big Rio Grande gobblers. Mike really put on a show and proved that he is a turkey hunting expert! After this hunt we can't wait to join Mike on one of his World Class Kansas whitetail hunts!
During the month of March we were able to rejoin Adam Johnson of First Flight Finishers on another exciting waterfowl hunting adventure. This trip we met Adam in Missouri for a spring snow goose hunt that turned out to be one for the books. Adam was able to land multiple flocks of well over 200 snow geese at our feet! We were able to harvest 48 geese in under 45 minutes- What a hunt!
Named The 2006 Outfitter Of The Year!For the month of August we will be reviewing the outfitting services of High Prairie Outfitters. For this hunt we traveled to Deadwood, South Dakota and interviewed Dave Ciani of High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters. Dave took us on an incredible All Inclusive Archery Antelope Hunt near the scenic Black Hills. During this hunt we had a chance to see exactly what sets Dave's hunts apart from the average outfitter!
During the month of April the HTN crew joined Brian Cahalen of Goose And Duck Smackers Guide Service for a late season spring snow goose hunt. Brian has been the HTN Official Arkansas spring snow goose outfitter for over 5 years and it was finally time to get out and experience one of Brian's amazing snow goose hunts first hand. And let me tell you Brian did not disappoint! To top off the hunt, on the final evening our crew had a chance to experience the spring migration in its full glory witnessing over 1 million snow geese traveling north. What a site to behold!
NAMED THE 2014 OUTFITTER OF THE YEAR!During the month of February we were able to join outfitter Jason Ostrander of Grey Reef Wingshooting on one of his World Class caliber Kansas spring goose hunts. One of the main draws for the first 9 days of February in Kansas is the opportunity to harvest both light and dark geese. Overlooking a spread of cover 1,200 decoys in a field full of goose tracks from the previous day we were in for a real treat. On our 3 day Kansas spring goose, we have an amazing and most memorable experience.
During the month of March we joined Top Gun Guide Service in northwestern Missouri for an action packed spring snow goose hunting adventure. For those who have never hunted spring snow geese, to sit down in a clean, dry layout blind overlooking a spread of 2,000+ decoys and have flock after flock drop into the decoys, it was an experience to remember. This was a first class hunt all the way!
Hunting spring snow geese has become a true passion of mine ever since the inception of the conservation season back in 1995. I now enjoy hunting new regions of the country and trying out the latest set-ups and strategies to trick the wary white adversaries, as much as pulling the trigger. So when I got the from expert spring snow goose hunting outfitter, Mike Adams of Webbed Feet Down Outfitters, I eagerly accepted. An opportunity to hunt the northeast corner of Colorado with a true snow goose hunting legend.
During the month of October we were able to join Nick Metzen and Greg Ward of Flight Patrol Guides on a fantastic Canada goose hunt just miles from Lake Minnetonka in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. On our hunt we had several flocks of Canada geese under 20 yards with their paddles down!
Named The 2010 Outfitter Of The Year!For the month of October we joined Mike Franklin of Pacific Wings Prairie Outfitters on a "World Class" Saskatchewan field waterfowl hunt. During the trip we took every species of goose in North America as well as some mallards and pintails. The real treat was hunting over a spread of over 650 full body decoys and having an opportunity to take a limit of mature Specklebelly geese. You won't want to miss this one!
During October HTN field representative Eric Ruhland and his brother Jason were able to join the crew at Cannonball Company for an unbelievable North Dakota pheasant hunt. Located in Regent, ND, Eric and his brother were able to experience an upland hunt rivaling the best ranches in South Dakota. In fact they both took a limit of WILD roosters in under an hour! For all you die hard pheasant hunters, this is a must read!
Named The 2008 Outfitter Of The Year!During the month of December we were able to enjoy a fantastic Alaskan sea duck hunting adventure with Kodiak Sports And Tour. This was more than just a waterfowl hunt, it was a true adventure. We were able to hunt numerous species of sea ducks & waterfowl as well as hunt red and silver fox & sport fish for halibut. We also saw orca whales, sea otters and sea lions while the lodging & meals were five star.
Named The 2006 Outfitter Of The Year!During the month of April we joined Dave Ciani of High Prairie Lodge & Outfitters on a World Class spring turkey hunt in the Black Hills of South Dakota in search of Merriam's gobblers. After having a chance to experience the caliber of not only the turkey hunting that Dave has to offer as well as the overall package, including the 5 Star home cooked meals and lodging, to the opportunity to hunt with a true turkey hunting expert, this was a hunt to remember!
Named The 2013 Outfitter Of The Year!During the month of December we were able to hunt with one of the best outfitters in the business JJ Randolph of WyoBraska Waterfowl. Hunting the North Platte River of Nebraska for late season greenheads has been on my list to do for a long time now. However hunting late season honkers in Wyoming had not been….until now. We had an incredible couple of days goose hunting with JJ and are proud to annouce him as our 2013 Outfitter Of The Year!
During the month of January we were able to fulfill a life long hunting dream. Every serious waterfowler I know has a bucket list of hunting adventures to check off before they get too old. On the top of mine was a late season duck hunt to Mexico for big drake pintails and cinnamon teal. After coordinating the 5 day trip with a good friend of mine and World Class hunter- Paul Robey (who had hunted with Solimar Hunting Adventures several times before and gave them raving reviews), I was all in! This trip did not disappoint.
During the month of November we joined Matt Raley of Hideaway Hollow Outfitters for a unique waterfowl hunting experience, targeting the King of ducks, the mighty bull Canvasback on the Mississippi River in southern Wisconsin. Hunting out of Matt's 20 ft custom boat blind, with an estimated 100,000 Canvasbacks on the river, this was the perfect setting... Read all about our experience with Matt Raley.
During the month of April we joined Todd Johnson of the Wing N Fin Lodge And Turkey Camp on an action packed spring turkey hunting / fishing combo adventure in the prairie hills of western Minnesota. Not known for it's fantastic turkey hunting, this is truly a hunter's paradise with more than just big gobblers running through the hills. Be sure to read all about this impressive Minnesota Turkey Hunt...
During the month of November we were able to join one of our good friends Adam Johnson on a late season Minnesota guided goose hunt. Not only did we have a blast literally, with many flocks of late season honkers trying to land in the decs but we also had a chance to get an in depth look at Adam's spring snow goose operation coming up in the next couple months. Be sure to read all about our awesome guided goose hunt with First Flight Finishers…
During the month of October we were able to rejoin one of our favorite waterfowl hunting outfitters Phil Schmidt of Goose Busters Guide Service on a fantastic water duck hunt just west of the Twin Cities. Phil really put on a show for us this time having flock after flock of over 7 different species of ducks bombarding the spread for close to 3 hours. You won't want to miss this one!
For the month of March HuntTheNorth.com field rep Jason Crook and his group were able to participate on one of Snow Goose Specialist – Scott Robinson's premier spring snow goose hunting adventures in northwest Missouri near the infamous Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge. As Jason found out, Scott does things a little differently than most spring snow goose hunting outfitters and Scott vast knowledge and experience paid off big for the guys. Be sure to read all about it!
For the month of November we joined Mike Thun and Dean Crom of Big Water Outdoors on a fantastic sea duck hunt for Old Squaws and Scoters on Lake Michigan near Green Bay, Wisconsin. To have the option of hunting sea ducks in the Midwest was a real treat. These guys have it down pat let me tell you. Make sure to read all about this set up!
For the month of November we joined Phil Schmidt of Goose Busters Guide Service on a fantastic Canada goose / Mallard Combo Hunt about 45 minutes northwest of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Talk about action packed! We had a full limit of Canada geese in hand with several bonus mallards before they stopped servicing breakfast at the local restaurant. Be sure to read all about it!
During the month of November we were able to join Todd Lensing of Flyway Fowling Guide Service on one of his premier Mississippi river duck hunts on Pool 9 near Ferryville, WI. Hunting out of Todd's 20' boat blind with all the comforts of home was a treat in itself not to mention everything that the "Old Miss" has to offer.
Named The 2006 Outfitter Of The Year!For the month of May we returned to the Black Hills of South Dakota to join Dave Ciani of High Prairie Outfitters on another fantastic adventure. This time the target was the elusive Merriam turkey. Dave proved once again why his outfitting service is second to none. We had a chance to not only harvest a beautiful Merriam turkey but to learn from an expert what it takes to be successful in tough conditions. Be sure to read all about this Fantastic Black Hills Spring Turkey Hunt...
In Fond Memory Of The Goose Guru- Shawn EldredgeDuring the months of September and December we were able to participate on two separate waterfowl hunting adventures with Prairies Edge Goose Club. Shawn Eldrege offered exceptional fall Canada goose and duck hunting in Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. In addition Shawn also offered spring turkey hunts and was a true outdoorsman.
During the month of September we were able to be review the outfitting services of First Flight Finishers. Adam Johnson offers exceptional fall waterfowl hunts around the Twin City metro area and southern Minnesota. Adam has over 30 fields around the metro area as well as 5 golf courses and specializes in decoying Canada geese. We were able to join Adam on 2 Early Canada Goose Hunts during the 2007 season.
During the month of December we were invited down to Rochester, Minnesota by the guys at Top Gun Guide Service to match our wits with some late season Canada geese. Head Guide and outfitter Matt Kostka and his crew were able to put on quite a show for us. We truly had a great time and a successful hunt with the boys at Top Gun.
In Fond Memory Of Waterfowl Legend- Dave Beam- During the month of October we were able to rejoin outfitter Dave Beam of Beams On The Prairie in North Dakota for another go-around on a very unique waterfowl hunt. On this trip, in addition to the fantastic diver duck hunting we experienced, we also were after the almighty Tundra Swan! This was a very exiting hunt and is something avid waterfowl hunters need to experience at least once in their lifetime.
For the month of February we will be reviewing the services of Goose Busters Guide Service. Based out of the Twin City metro area, Goose Busters Guide Service offers Premier Guided Canada Goose and Duck Hunts around the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Mn. Outfitter and head guide Phil Schmidt works very hard to ensure that all hunters experience the best waterfowl hunting that Minnesota has to offer.
For the month of December we will be reviewing the outfitting services of the Watson Hunting Camp. Located in western MN near the Lac Qui Parle wildlife management area. Throughout the past year owner Chuck Ellingson has become a very good friend of HuntTheNorth.com. Over the Halloween weekend we had a chance to try out Chuck's outfitting services first hand. Chuck graciously invited us to join him for a combination goose and pheasant hunt and we eagerly accepted!
In Fond Memory Of Waterfowl Legend- Dave Beam-For the month of May we examined Beams On The Prairie. Based out of Fargo, North Dakota. We were able to participate on two of his exceptional Spring Snow Goose Hunts. Our first adventure with Beams On The Prairie took place in February in Nebraska for a 3 day hunt. Our second hunt took place in April in North Dakota for another 3 day snow goose hunt.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: At HuntTheNorth.com we strive to offer a Quality Resource of a select group of premier outfitters through our service. However since we have no control over the way each outfitter runs their guided hunts, we cannot offer any guarantees or warranties with any of the services provided.

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Hittle Bottom Campground is located 23 miles from the junction of Highway 191 on Highway 128. The campground accommodates large RVs as well as tents. The Hittle Bottom boat ramp is the starting point for the Colorado River "Daily." An historic homestead is also located at the campground. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis.
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We've already named William DiSalvatore our Lawyer of the Day, so that award is off the table. But if DiSalvatore hadn't already grabbed the laurels, Kweku Hanson, of Hartford, Connecticut, would have been a deserving winner. Here's why:
Sexual assault and child pornography charges pending against Hartford attorney Kweku J. Hanson aren't enough to warrant the interim suspension of his law license. At least not in Hartford Superior Court Judge Lois B. Tanzer's view.
Okay, fine, Hanson has only been charged, not convicted. Innocent until proven guilty, blah blah blah. But we couldn't help noticing certain salacious details. Check 'em out, after the jump.
It sounds like Hanson's suspension hearing was quite an interesting affair:
The hearing included some bizarre moments in which Hanson, who is married with a son, described his affinity for video cameras, which he uses not only to tape everyday occurrences but also for any sexual encounters, he said. The videos serve as insurance against any concocted rape allegations, he maintained. "I say to people, 'Hey, this is the deal. I'm going to videotape you,'" Hanson testified. "And I tell people exactly why."
One videotape specifically led to charges of possession of child pornography against him after Hanson reported his camera stolen last August and police recovered it only to find a video of Hanson and the teenage girl having sex on his office floor.
Right now you're probably thinking, "What an idiot!" But not so fast. Check this out:
Hanson testified to having two sexual encounters with the girl on June 21, 2005 — which was both her 16th birthday and the day she was released from juvenile detention – and in August of that same summer. Both encounters were videotaped, Hanson said.
Nice work, Kweku. It was very lawyerly of you to wait until her 16th birthday — the age of consent in Connecticut — to bang her. And then, to rub the law's face in it, you did the girl twice that day. And recorded it, presumably with a time-stamped videotape, so there would be evidence of your compliance with the law.
If nothing else, Mr. Hanson, you are clearly a very talented attorney.
No Suspension for Metro Attorney Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Pornography [Connecticut Law Tribune]
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Willem (Wim) Roelandts received his electronic engineering degree from the Rijkshogere Technische School in Anderlecht, Belgium in 1965. He started his career with Hewlett Packard in Belgium in 1967. He held several jobs for HP in Belgium. Wim moved to Grenoble, France in 1975 and continued his career with HP. He moved to HP in the U.S. in 1983. He held several management positions and finished his career at HP as Senior Vice President in charge of HP 's Computer Systems Organization, with responsibility for HP's worldwide computer systems business of about $6B.
In 1996 Wim left HP to become CEO of Xilinx and later also became Chairman of the Board. Under Wim's leadership the company's revenue more than tripled to just under $2B , and increased market share in the programmable Logic Business from 30% to over 50%. During his tenure, Xilinx was nominated several times in the top ten of Fortune Magazine's "100 best companies to work for." Wim retired as CEO of Xilinx in January 2008, but remained Chairman of the Board. He retired completely from the company in August 2009. Wim is active on several company and charity boards. He holds an honorary doctorate from Santa Clara University (2004) and from the Katolieke Universiteit Leuven (2009).


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The Conservation Lands Foundation doesn't just work towards conservation, we achieve it! Following are some highlights of our accomplishments:
New addition to the National Conservation Lands: Browns Canyon National Monument (CO)
On Thursday, February 19, 2015, President Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to permanently protect Browns Canyon in Colorado, along with the Honouliuli Internment Camp in Hawaii and Chicago's historic Pullman neighborhood, as national monuments. These national monuments will permanently protect a diversity of lands and waters that honor our country's history and conserve open space important for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation for future generations.
The designation came in response to overwhelming input and support from the local community frustrated by years of inaction by Congress to protect the cultural and natural heritage of Dona Ana County. Support came from many voices: Native American leaders including the All Pueblo Governors Council, the New Mexico and National League of United Latin American Citizens, the New Mexico and Las Cruces Green Chambers of Commerce, local ranchers, sportsmen, faith leaders, archaeologists, historians, numerous local elected leaders and Friends Grassroots Network member Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks.
Browns Canyon, located two hours from Denver, Colorado is now part of our nation's National Conservation Lands–more than 30 million acres of our nation's most ecologically and culturally significant public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The national monument will protect wildlife habitat and attract new generations of visitors to enjoy the hunting, fishing and whitewater rafting that define Colorado's outdoor lifestyle. The rugged granite cliffs and backcountry provide high quality wildlife habitat for a variety of wildlife including golden eagles and peregrine falcons, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears and elk. The national monument designation was supported by hunters and anglers, businesses and conservation groups, veterans and youth groups.
The stretch of the Arkansas River that runs through Browns Canyon is an outstanding wild trout fishery as well as one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the country. Commercial rafting on the Arkansas River which runs through Browns Canyon brings in $60 million to the local economy. The permanent protection of this area will support the economic vitality of the region, supporting local businesses, river outfitters and surrounding communities.
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (NM)
President Obama designated the 496,330-acre Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in southern New Mexico on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The addition of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument to the National Conservation Lands protects the crossroads of New Mexican and American history, and is an important step towards honoring our country's diverse heritage while protecting open space important for hunting and outdoor recreation.
The designation came in response to overwhelming input and support from the local community frustrated by years of inaction by Congress to protect the cultural and natural heritage of Dona Ana County. Support came from many voices: Native American leaders including the All Pueblo Governors Council, the New Mexico and National League of United Latin American Citizens, the New Mexico and Las Cruces Green Chambers of Commerce, local ranchers, sportsmen, faith leaders, archaeologists, historians, numerous local elected leaders and Friends Grassroots Network member Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks.
As the second national monument established since President Obama's commitment in his January 2014 State of the Union speech to "use my authority to protect more of our pristine federal lands for future generations," the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks designation is a major step forward in President Obama's emerging land conservation legacy.
President Obama's tenth new national monument is his largest to date, and the fifth addition to the National Conservation Lands. It also continues the President's track record of protecting lands that help to tell the story of all Americans, through a diverse and inclusive set of new national monuments. We are inspired by, and look forward to the Administration's continued partnership with local communities to protect the most important of America's public lands for future generations.
Fort Ord (CA), San Juan Islands (WA) and Rio Grande del Norte National Monuments (NM)
On April 20, 2012, President Obama designated Fort Ord National Monument in California to honor the contributions and sacrifices of our military, safeguard some of our country's rarest wildlife and plants and provide world-class opportunities for recreation. In partnership with local organizations, the Conservation Lands Foundation guided this one-year campaign effort from start to finish, and its designation marked the first expansion of the National Conservation Lands since Congress made the system permanent in 2009.
Less than one year later, on March 25, 2013, President Obama again used the Antiquities Act to designate five new national monuments, two of them additions to the National Conservation Lands: San Juan Islands National Monument and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
To gain these new national monuments, the Conservation Lands Foundation worked directly with local groups to help organize their communities. We connected advocates to decision-makers at the White House and Department of the Interior. We convened diverse groups of stakeholders—elected officials and tribal leaders, businesses, veterans, outdoor recreationists, historians, and many others—to create unified and resounding voices for protection.
Three new additions to the National Conservation Lands in less than one year is a great achievement, and we are proud of our teamwork with local and national partners to make this happen.
Stronger Protections for the National Conservation Lands
When our organization was launched in 2007, the National Conservation Lands were in a very tenuous situation. This system of lands was not permanent and could be abolished by a future President with no formal process; it had no viable long-term strategic plan, and its proposed management and vision – outlined by Secretary Babbitt in 2000 – had not been formally adopted or implemented at the Washington or state levels of the Bureau of Land Management.
The Conservation Lands Foundation worked with partner organizations to make the National Conservation Lands permanently established by Congress. We then developed and advocated for a conservation focused management vision and needed policy changes for the National Conservation Lands. Responding to our ideas, advocacy and grassroots support, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar issued a Secretarial Order elevating the stature of the National Conservation Lands and improving their management. The BLM developed a solid strategic plan and revised their policies to better protect these lands.
Taken together, these changes place the National Conservation Lands on par with our nation's National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges in terms of conservation standards and guaranteed land and wildlife protections.
A New Visual Identity for the National Conservation Lands
CLF partnered with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to help them develop a consistent visual identity for the National Conservation Lands to help this collection of protected public lands be better understood and appreciated–and therefore supported–by the American public. We hired Interbrand, a renowned marketing and branding firm to help BLM develop this new "look and feel" for the National Conservation Lands, which includes a wordmark, or logo, as well as a suite of creative elements that will be consistently applied to signage, print and digital materials. New guidelines also call for increased use of photos including people and recreation.
BLM is implementing this new "look and feel" across the National Conservation Lands: in March 2015 the Friends Grassroots Network helped BLM put up the very first portal sign with the new visual identity at Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument. Many more examples, both physical and digital, will be coming soon.
In Their Own Words: Friends Grassroots Network Success Stories (video)
Raising Awareness: America's National Conservation Lands
Virtually all Americans and countless people throughout the world have heard of, understand and celebrate our National Parks. We want the same to be said of our National Conservation Lands. But National Parks have been around for 100 years, while the National Conservation Lands were only created just over a decade ago.
Since our founding in 2007, we have been communicating the values and beauty of the National Conservation Lands to the American people and beyond. Our outreach has resulted in hundreds of articles featuring the National Conservation Lands. We've generated stories in Parade Magazine, National Geographic, Condé Naste Traveler, and more.
Veterans-Youth Conservation Corps Partnership
Since our founding in 2007, the Conservation Lands Foundation has had great success in protecting and expanding the National Conservation Lands. The third part of our mission—the restoration of these great places—is now getting new focus and attention from our staff, board and funders. In December 2012, we were joined by nearly 100 supporters in Denver to kick off our new public-private collaboration that unites the BLM, conservation corps, private businesses and veterans groups to address the restoration needs of the National Conservation Lands. This partnership provides veterans and youth corps with employment and training opportunities working to restore and maintain the National Conservation Lands. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper attended the event and addressed the guests. He said,
"When you take Colorado youth corps, tie them in with veterans, mix that with the Bureau of Land Management staff, then you begin to get a pretty rich soup. Mix in some private industry funders to provide resources or donations, add the Conservation Lands Foundation. Now it's seasoned, now it's got heat and energy."
Royal Bank of Canada, with an office in Denver, became the first corporate partner to join that "heat and energy." Their contribution has helped place the first Youth Corps crew on the ground in Colorado's McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, working to improve habitat on a stretch of the Colorado River. More projects are planned for areas in the National Conservation Lands in California, Nevada and Arizona.
Leadership for protecting important public lands in Alaska's Western Arctic
The Conservation Lands Foundation worked hard in 2012 to ensure that the Obama administration moved forward with the strongest management plan possible for the 23-million acre National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska—the largest contiguous piece of public land in the U.S. On December 19, 2012, Secretary Salazar announced the final plan for the National Petroleum Reserve and it was a strong conservation plan.
The balanced approach protects roughly 11 million acres of the Reserve as "Special Areas," of high ecological and subsistence values off limits to oil and gas drilling. These areas include the Utukok River Uplands, Teshekpuk Lake, the Colville River, Peard Bay and Kasegaluk Lagoon. The final plan was a great step forward in the effort to find a balanced approach toward conservation and oil and gas in Alaska's North Slope.


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The Nikon D3100 is a Digital SLR Camera series featuring a 14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; a 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens; a 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture; up to ISO 3200 (D3000: ISO 100–1600) and additional increases up to HI 2 (ISO 12800 equivalent), with shooting under dim lighting; and many more advanced features from Nikon.
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Mini PC is moving from novelty to practical, while meet the needs of the portable computer, it is also able to provide more functionalities than the standard set-top box. This GB-XM1-3537 mini PC Gigabyte launched, we are more willing to call it as BRIX.
The Brix supports the standard VESA mount, so it can be placed behind the display, or hung on the wall. Its framework is anthracite aluminum, covered with a mirror.
In the back of the Brix, it's equipped with six ports: HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0, RJ-45, power supply/DC port, and a Kensington lock slot. Its front side is with another USB 3.0 interface.
In its interior, there is an optional mSATA and half-height mini-PCIe expansion slots (also the location of the wireless network card).
The Brix can choose the 2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, or the cheaper i3 and i5. The two DDR3 memory slots support up to 16GB memory. Graphical is output through the integrated graphics processor, the LAN interface is from a Realtek Gigabit network chip.


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This service is a joint project of RFE and EconBiz.
European Association of Agricultural Economists EAAE;University of Perugia, Faculty of Agriculture
- Dates:
- December 12-13, 2013
- Description:
- 140th EAAE Seminar "Theories and Empirical Applications on Policy and Governance of Agri-food Value Chains" - European Association of Agricultural Economists
- Location:
- Perugia, Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Perugia, Italy
- Subject:
- The seminar will focus on both theories and empirical applications of policy and governance of agri-food value chains. Emphasis is on applications using various methodologies such as econometrics, simulations, experimental economics, networks, mathematical programming and case studies.Topics:- Applied theory- Empirical analysis of supply chain management- Empirical studies on innovation in agri-food value chains- Policy analysis in agri-food and value chains- Applications of (social) network analysis in agri-food value chains- Analysis of risk and risk perception along the value chain- Econometric methods for the study of governance- Empirical Analysis of transactions in environmental goods and services [gem?_?? den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information]
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SILVER CITY — Theatre Group New Mexico and the Expressive Arts Department of WNMU are presenting "Just Be Christmas Inside." a holiday play for the whole family.
Performances will be at the Fine Arts Center Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, but there will be an opportunity to make a cash donation to the Community Food Pantry at each performance. Expect some musical treats before and after the performance provided by Ward Rudick, including an audience sing-along, as well as a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the lobby after the show.
As the stars are playing fly and seek in the Milky Way, the Littlest Angel is busily polishing the Star of Bethlehem. She stops and rests on a cloud. Her one desire is to float away to the world where Earth children are — and she does just that, teaching the children that one must have Christmas inside to be really happy.
The play was written by Winifred Bell Fletcher and is being directed by Ginger Masoner.
If you go:
What: "Just Be Christmas Inside" — holiday play and musical performance.
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: WNMU Fine Arts Center Auditorium
Cost: Free, donation to Community Food Pantry appreciated.


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