New Conservation Voices
Protecting Washington’s Wild Rivers
By Tom O'Keefe, American Whitewater
August 2007
As someone who has explored
hundreds of river miles across the country and around the world, I can
confidently say that we have some of the most spectacular river resources of
any place in the world. While the rivers
and cascades that define the cultural and natural heritage of our region are a
spectacular resource they have also industrial development.
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Thank Senator Murray for Action on Alpine Lakes Washington State is steps closer to new protected wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers. In December 2009, the Senate
Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Alpine Lakes
Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers
Protection (S.721). The next step is a full Senate hearing.
As we did with the Wild Sky Wilderness, WWC is playing a critical leadership role by generating public support for protecting these areas. WWC has secured significant grassroots support for the proposal, as well as key endorsements from local elected officials, local and outdoor industry business, religious leaders, conservation and recreation groups, and hunting and fishing organizations.
Right now we have the momentum to expand this magnificent wilderness area and protect these wild rivers - but, we need your help to make it happen!
Thank Senator Murray for her dedication to protecting our wild public lands and encourage her to continue to push Alpine Lakes to the finish line.
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Take Action
Please sign our online petition supporting protections for the Wild Olympics!
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