Hope for Legacy Omnibus Public Lands Bill
As the lame-duck session of the 111th Congress gets underway, there remains hope among conservationists some 21 wilderness and wildland protection bills currently in legislative circulation may be passed as an omnibus public lands bill while Democrats still command effective, if vanishing majorities. Lawmakers from both parties have long wish lists, but the coming shift in the political landscape may compel the outgoing Democratic majority in the House to make a last-ditch push for a public lands “legacy” bill. You can help.
The Recovery of the Mexican Wolf
With only 40 animals left in the wild, the Mexican Gray Wolf is one of the most endangered wolf species in North America. Patrick Valentino, the former Executive Director and current head of development for the California Wolf Center near Julian talks with Tommy about the wolf’s plight, as well as opportunities for this magnificent animal’s recovery.
