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logger turned old-growth advocate
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Meet Elder Joe Martin, a logger turned old-growth advocate

Tla-o-qui-aht Elder Joe Martin has been an advocate for old-growth since the 1980s, when he left the forestry industry and joined the first logging blockade in Canadian history. He reflects on the cultural importance of old-growth, its place in a complex ecosystem and carving out lessons for future generations.

Flaming Gorge drawdown & Lake Powell

Flaming Gorge drawdown threatens local fishing, recreation economy

The reservoir has been tapped for extra water to help maintain critical levels at Lake Powell, stranding boat ramps and changing fishery dynamics.
Yukon wetlands pushed to tipping point by placer mining
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Yukon wetlands pushed to tipping point by placer mining, First Nation and conservationists say

The Yukon Water Board is asking the public to weigh in as the territory considers legislation to protect remaining undisturbed wetlands from small-scale gold mining in streams and riverbeds.

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