Red Lodge Clearinghouse

Red Lodge Clearinghouse Newsletter

What's New at the Red Lodge Clearinghouse

In this edition of our newsletter, we are taking a break from our series on natural resource problem-solving tools to tell you about some of the new and updated resources available at www.rlch.org.  We will resume the series in our next newsletter, which will focus on administrative appeals.

The Clearinghouse now features:

• A list of new and updated training opportunities offered around the country specific to the needs of collaborative initiatives and community groups. Each opportunity listed through the Clearinghouse includes a description of the training, target audience, course length, cost and contact information.
• We are constantly updating the laws and regulations portion of the Clearinghouse, including links to court cases, agency guidance, stand-alone reports, and legislative proposals of the current Congress.  In addition, you can always find easy-to-understand summaries of major federal natural resource and environmental laws.
• A popular feature of the Clearinghouse is our searchable database of funding sources.  We are continuing to update this database and adding new funding opportunities that fit the needs of Clearinghouse constituents.
• We also update the site daily with news articles and upcoming events regarding the latest developments likely to impact western conservation efforts.
• In an effort to make the Clearinghouse increasingly interactive, we have added the ability to rate the usefulness of articles on the site.  Look for the "Poor Best" scale at the top of articles and let us know what you think.
• Curious about who works on the Red Lodge Clearinghouse?  See the new "About Us " tab for information about the people who contribute to the site and the history of the Clearinghouse.

Upcoming Events

Planning for Seven Generations: Indigenous & Scientific Approaches to Climate Change
March 19-21, 2008, Boulder, Colorado
This conference will approach climate change from two perspectives:  one rooted in indigenous experiences, and one born of present-day science.  The goal is to look for opportunities for the two perspectives to identify shared strategies for understanding, adapting to, and mitigating climate change, with a particular focus on American Indian Lands.

73rd Annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference
March 25-29, 2008, Phoenix, Arizona
The theme of the Wildlife Management Institute’s annual conference is "Effective Conservation through Partnerships."  The four day conference will feature full-day workshops on conservation and climate change and America’s hunting heritage.

Aspen Environment Forum
March 26-30, 2008, Aspen, Colorado
Join the Aspen Institute and National Geographic Magazine for an idea exchange that will provide an excellent setting for exploring complex and surprising ideas about energy, environment, and the economy.

Click here for more upcoming events.

In the News

Dam-building era may not be over in West
The Western states' era of massive dam construction effectively ended in 1966 with the completion of Glen Canyon Dam on the Arizona-Utah border. But the region's booming population and growing fears about climate change have governments once again studying construction of dams to capture more winter rain and spring snowmelt for use in dry summer months.

Interior will decide on 71 endangered species listings proposals this year
The Interior Department will decide this year on proposed endangered species listings for 71 species, a nearly tenfold increase in the number of species listed in the Bush administration's first seven years.

Bush admin supports effort to block drilling on Wyoming Range
The Bush administration joined Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) in support of legislation that would protect more than 1.2 million acres of the Wyoming Range from oil and minerals development.

Mining: Momentum behind 'green' processing mounts as groups push for more
As certain mining companies try to clean up the image of their industry as harbingers of environmental degradation and community displacement, some industry watchers are questioning how comprehensive their policies really are and are emphasizing the need for further improvements to signify a real change.

Click here for more news stories.

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