The Conservation Movement Has a Relevance (and Class) Problem
To build the political power it needs, the conservation movement should connect nature loss to kitchen table issues and create policy solutions that working people will fight for.
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How Advanced Technologies Can Supercharge Collaborative Conservation
Pairing the power of an AI-driven geospatial decision support system with the wisdom of locally-led conservation can help us respond to the rapid unraveling of global ecosystems.
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Essays
Addition by Subtraction: Scaling Up Dam Removals to Revitalize America’s Rivers
Thousands of aging and forgotten dams — big and small — have outlived their usefulness. A nationwide dam removal effort, led by communities, would reduce public safety risks, bring rivers back to life, and boost economies.
Public Land Reform in the New Gilded Age
In looking towards a new era of public land management, we should focus on the root causes of our current problems, which have been fueled by corporate power, rather than compromise our foundational conservation laws yet again.
Collaborative Conservation in a Time of Discord
Refocusing on locally-led problem solving and cooperative decision making may not be an easy or glamorous solution, but it is the only way to tackle the big challenges facing our public lands and waters. And it is exactly the kind of work our democracy needs right now.
Rethinking Multiple Use Management of America’s Public Lands
Deciding the primary purposes and uses of more lands and waters could bring balance and health to our shared landscapes.
The Next Era of American Conservation
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, it’s time to add a new chapter to America’s conservation legacy, with private lands, market-based tools, and bottom-up approaches at the center.