Rampant Wildfires Will Affect Our Drinking Water

By Edward Struzik / On October 2nd, 2017
In a world of bigger, hotter fires, it is time to think of forests as vital infrastructure, and to invest in preserving these resources for the future

This Earth Day, Focus on 21st Century Conservation

By Joe S. Whitworth / On April 21st, 2016
April 22 is not a moment to celebrate the wonder of this unique planet. It’s an opportunity to recognize what next steps we need to take to secure a better future.
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Thank a National Forest Roadless Area

By Dominick A. DellaSala / On February 2nd, 2011
The next time you turn on the tap, chances are the water came from a local National Forest. National Forests provide drinking water for about 60 million Americans nationwide and about 15 percent of the nation’s freshwater runoff. This clean water is worth an estimated net value of $27 billion annually.