Tag: theodore roosevelt
Our Greenest Presidents
Written by Madeline Breen | February 15th, 2013
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To celebrate President’s Day, we’re taking a look at a few of our nation’s greenest presidents — from Teddy Roosevelt to some surprising picks.
Looking for Bipartisanship? Head Outdoors
Written by Mark Tercek | November 2nd, 2012
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Can both sides of the aisle come together to recognize the importance of investing in our lands and waters for people and wildlife?
Speaking Up for North America’s Forests
Written by Madeline Breen | November 7th, 2011
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Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy showed us that we can accomplish epic improvements to the health of our lands for generations to come — if the will still exists.
Cutting Conservation Cannot Fix the Deficit
Written by Mark Tercek | July 15th, 2011
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A hundred years ago Theodore Roosevelt said, “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” Mark Tercek explains why this is still true.
Heeding Teddy Roosevelt’s Words: Investing in Nature Is Investing in America
Written by Mark Tercek | March 11th, 2011
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Our president and CEO Mark Tercek urges Congress and the White House to remember what Roosevelt called “our duty” to steward the country’s natural resources.
All Hail the Unendangered Wild Turkey: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Written by Matt Miller | November 23rd, 2009
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Imagine sitting down to a Thanksgiving dinner in a world without wild turkeys. It’s hard to conceive—if you live in the United States, chances are you’re just a short distance away from a large population of these birds. They roam forests, wood lots, farm fields and prairies from Maine to Florida, from New Jersey to [...]
Remembering a Friend of Conservation
Written by Bob Bendick | January 27th, 2009
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Many of us at The Nature Conservancy were privileged to work with Jim Range. We are all saddened by the news of his untimely death at the far too young age of 63. The world is a better place because of Jim’s passion, political savvy and commitment to conservation. Jim was chief counsel to former [...]
