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Shortage of Energy?Or Leadership? p. 2
Ws Energy Plan:What it Means forOur Public Lands p. 11
Why (and how)Conservation Works p. 15
The recent precipitous drop in George W. Bushs
approval rating is by n o m eans th e worst news for
the White House. After all, presidential approval
ratings tend to have more ups and downs than a roller
coaster filled with ma nic-depressives.
No, what should have Karl Rove and Karen Hugheswaking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night
are the recent polls showing not just that the public over-
whelmingly supports energy conservation efforts over the
massive build-up of new power plants but that Republicans
do as well. By a ratio of m ore th an two-to-on e.
And a core group of disgrunt led Repub licans are not just ritually
shaking their headsTheyre speaking out. Its a shame that a
conservative admin istration h ad to be badgered into talking
positively about efficiency, says Jim Scarantino, executive director
of Republicans for Environmental Protection.
The group rails against th e en ergy plans lack of an aggressive energy
efficiency strategya failure that repudiates a Republican tradition
dating back to th e days of Teddy Roosevelt, who put conservation at th e
heart of his agenda and his legacy.
The m ovem ent for th e conservation of wildlife, Roosevelt wrote in
1916, and the larger movement for the conservation of all our natural
resources, are essentially democratic in spirit, purpose and method.
One hundred years after TR took office, a defiantly conservative administrationhas sent t o Con gress a plan that is so p athetically indifferent, even hostile, to conserva-
tion it does not even address the single biggest and most obvious step we can take to
conserve energy: increasing auto fuel-efficiency standards.
The Bush plan m erely recomm ends further study of th e issue traditionally the jun kyard for
chan ge and inn ovation sidestepping th e need to require SUVs and pickups, which now account
for nearly 50 percent of th e vehicles sold in America, to meet th e same m ileage requirem ent s as cars.continued on page 2
Forest VoiceSummer 2001 FREEA Publication of the Native Forest Council
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Our Leaders Fiddle W hile the Public TurnsConservation Forest Voice 1988-2001ISSN 1069-2002
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been runn ing up and down th e
state, turning up thermostats
and turnin g off light switches.
Of course, the alternative
to being a one-man
switch-flipping brigade would
be finding a way to sparkthe publics imaginationbut
when it comes to sparking
the publics imagination, Gray
Davis is no Gary Condit.
While theres no doubt
consum ers are looking to avoid
mam mo th po wer bills, the fervor with wh ich they h ave embraced
voluntary con servation efforts cant be explained solely on groun ds
of self-interest. In fact, it
demon strates the depth of the
American peoples untapped
reserves of commitment to
the public good, even when
th eir leaders are clearly ent irely
tapped out.
It is truly ironic th at on e
of those on th e cutting edge
of consumer conservation is
W h imself, who se ranch in Crawford, Texas, has been d escribed
as an environmentally sensitive showplace designed with
state-of-the-art energy efficiency. The house is filled with
energy-saving devices, while the ranchs lawn and fruit orchard
are irrigated with recycled water. Hes acting locally, he just cant
th ink globally.
One cant help but wonder: Is this a deeply felt personal
comm itment of Ws that, at th e nation al level, is overwhelmed by
his even more deeply felt commitment to his friends and donors
in th e energy ind ustry?
Isnt it time th at Bush starts preaching to th e nation what h e
practices back at th e ranch ?
Arianna Huffington is a nationally syndicated columnist and author
of eight books. To find out more, or to read her columns, visit her web
page atwww.ariannaonline.com.
Editors Note: In this edition ofForest Voice, weve included several
stories about Bushs energy plan and conservation. W hy? Because oil,
coal and n atural gas drilling directly aff ect Americas public lands.
For more information, visistwww.forestcouncil.org.
CONTENTSCONTENTS
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Instead, in an effort to soften his hard-earned let them
drink arsenic image, the president has taken to photo-op
environmentalism. Like his recent wide-eyed walk through a
Departm ent o f Energy show case of energy-saving devices, includ ing
a state-of-th e-art cell pho ne ch arger.
When you multiply the number of chargers plugged into
peoples walls all across America, the President enthused, onecan begin to realize significant savings all across the country. By
golly, one certainly can. One can also recommend further study.
After the to ur, Bush grand ly ann oun ced over $85 million in
grants aimed at encouraging the development of technologies
linked to renewable energy. Sure it sounds good, but the
problem is the grants simply restored the $85 million in
funding for renewable energy the president had previously
recomm ended cut t ing.
The other problem is that
$85 million is a drop in
the bucket compared to the
roughly $1.36 billion in tax
incentives, credits and
deductions hand ed out to h is
budd ies in th e coal, oil and gas
industries. These, apparently,
did not need further study.
And to pu t in p erspective
just how frivolous th e size of the gran ts are, California alon e has set
aside ten tim es as mu ch, $850 m illion, just in m on etary incentives
for consumers who purchase energy efficient appliances.
As Alan Nogee of the Union of Concerned Scientists put it:
Energy efficiency and renewable energy could replace nearly
1,000 of the 1,300 n ew power plan ts that Presiden t Bush says are
need ed to m eet increasing en ergy needs. America does not face a
shortage of en ergy supplies, just a sho rtage of vision, leadership
and determination to p rovide clean an d affordable energy.
Despite the Bush administrations highly effective effort to
conserve its very limited supplies of vision, leadership and
determinationand despite widespread skepticism abou t wh ether
there really is a power shortagethe public has responded beyond
all expectations to the call for conservation.
In California, ground zero for the current energy crisis,
conservation efforts have reduced deman d for electricity for the
secon d m on th in a row. Electricity use in Jun e was down o ver 12
percent from last year, following an 11 percent drop in May.
Not surprisingly, Governo r Gray Daviswho h as spent m uch
of the last few m on ths dith ering while the en ergy crisis burned
rushed to take credit for the drop in energy usage. As if hes
by Arianna Huffington(continued from cover)
Despite th e Bush adm inistrations h ighly effective
effort to conserve its very limited supplies of
vision, leadersh ip and determination, th e public
h as responded beyond all expectations to th e call
for conservation.
3 New s and Views
4 Red Desert
Bush appoints environmental foes, energy crisis averted and other critical news andinformation about your publicly owned lands to help you stay informed.
With striking rock formations and sagebrush steppes, the Jack Morrow Hills Area isa national treasure. However, oil drilling threatens its delicate beauty.
6 Green Lum berPublic demand has forced Home Depot and others to carry certified wood. But whatdo those labels mean? Not much, without broader policy changes.
11 Bush s En ergy PlanThe Bush Administration has outlined its plans to deal with Americas energy crisis. Learn about the plan and what it means for our publicly owned lands.
12 Wh os in Ch arge Here?A guide to the agencies entrusted to manage your mountains, forests, rivers andstreams. A guide to whos in charge and how to contact them.
15 Solution s: Con servationConservation played an important role in saving California from blackouts. And itcan help you save money. And help preserve Americas natural resources.
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Pol l : NW Opposes Cut t in g Old Grow thA recent poll commissioned by Northwest
environmental groups found that 75
percent of people living in th e Northwest
want to see an end to logging of old
growth in our national forests. The poll,
which was conducted by Davis & Hibbitts
Inc. of Portland, showed consistent numbers across party
lines and in rural communities traditionally dominated by
the timber industry.
Study Says Federa l Loggin g Not NeededThe Framing Lumber Composite Price, a broad measure of
price movement in the lumber market, has dropped this year
making increased logging contradictory to market demand.
According to Random Lengths, an industry newsletter, the
average price for lumber in June 1996-2000 was $392 per
thousand board meter compared to $365 to in June 2001. The
current price of lumber is about 15 percent less than the tren d
of prices in the industry. This relatively cheap price for lumber
and structural panels, combined with steady housing starts
and production, show that the industry would benefit from
closing m ills rather th an increasing log supp ly.
U se o f Wo o d A l t erna t i v e Gro w i n gAccording to a report in the LA Times, entire communities in
Southern California are being constructed with steel paneled
homes and nearly 50 percent of homes in Hawaii have
steel fram es. Lightweigh t, galvanized
steel studs are now being used
to frame homes. Steel panels
are becoming popular because
of increasing costs of lumber and
the decl ine in lumber qual i ty,
caused by tendencies of lumber
from smaller trees to warp. Steel
paneling is resistant to fire, termites,
dry rot and is more earthquake resistant
than wood.
House Nixes Cam paign Finan ce ReformOn July 12, the House tabled the campaign finance reform
bill. Partisan finger pointing continues. Twelve Republicansjoined Dem ocrats in voting 228 to 203 to table th e bill rather
than debate it . Approved by the Senate in April, the bill
would ban unlimited donations to political parties and put
new constraints on political advertising by advocacy groups.
Supporters continue their work to bring the bill back and
force a vote.
News and ViewsNative ForestCouncilThe Native Forest Council isa n onprofit, tax deductible
organization founded by
a group of business andprofessional people alarmed
by the willful destruction
of our national forests. Webelieve a sound econom y
and a sound environment
need not be incompatibleand th at current public land
man agement practices are
devastating to both .
The m ission of the Native
Forest Council is to providevisionary leadership an d
to ensure th e integrity of
public land ecosystems,without compromising
people or forests.
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Bush Appoin ts Con servation FoesSome are in office; others await confirmation. So far, almost all of
Bushs nominees are lawyers or lobbyists for the very industries
they will oversee. In July, the Senate confirmed Steven Griles
to serve as deputy secretary of the Interior Department, putting
an energy industry official second in command at the agency.
Awaiting confirmation as head of the Forest Service, Mark
Rey has long worked for the timber industry. Linda Fisher,
nominated for EPA Deputy Administrator is a former chief
lobbyist for biochemical and pesticide manufacturer Monsanto.
For a complete list and the latest news on confirmations, visit
www.forestcouncil.org.
Industry Poses as Indigenous GroupArctic Power, an oil industry front group, is running a
misleading ad featuring a n ative Inu piat who supports drilling
in Alaskas Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. No Gwichin,
native people, who have lived in the area kn own as ANWR and
depen ded on caribou for centuries, appear in the advertisemen t.
The Gwichin are deeply concerned that development in
ANWR will keep the caribou from their calving grounds and
reduce the herd. To see the ad and learn more about Arctic
Power, visit www.forestcou ncil.org.
Crisis Increases Conservati onThe rolling blackouts werent as severe as
predicted in California, and experts say the
energy crisis may be over. Below average
summer temperatures helped to ease energy
needs, but statewide conservation efforts are
largely responsible for preventing energy
problems. The state energy comm ission reports
that total demand for power was down 12
percent this June compared to last year. In response to
predicted power shortages, the state launched educational
campaigns and implemented rebate programs to encourage
the purchase of energy efficient appliances and the use of
alternative energy sources, such as solar power. California also
offered con servation incentives to large energy con sumers.
Cit izen s Tak e a Stand Agains t Fee DemoOn July 7 near Ouray, Colorado, more than 100 members
of the Western Slope No-Fee Coalition faced roadblocks andarmed forest rangers when they demonstrated against a new
Forest Service Fee Demo area: a site on public lands where
citizens must pay to enter. The Coalition, a diverse mix of
hikers, fishermen and off-road enthusiasts, opposes the fees
because they represent double taxation, commercialization of
public lands and discrimination against low-incom e citizens.
Toles 2001 The Buffalo News. Reprinted with permission of Universal Press Syndicate. All rights reserved.
Find more on these stories at www.forestcouncil.org
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By Benjamin Scott
The Red Desert is a historical and biological treasure. Pioneers on the Oregon Trail used the Oregon Buttes, above, to mark the halfway point between Independence,
Missouri and the Pacific Ocean. Native Americans still cherish these hills as a spiritual place. The sagebrush steppes are a stronghold for the Sage Grouse, a species whose
stunning mating rituals are only matched by their loyalty to their mating grounds. Massive elk herds find sustenance in the high-country sagebrush during the snowy
winters, and in the summers find relief in the oases of North Americas largest active field of sand dunes .
Thriving with Life, Threatened by OilThe Jack Morr ow Hills Areais home to more than350 species of wildlife,including 10 endangeredspecies and 14 more thatare close. The sagebrushof this high desert is astronghold for the sagegrouse, and Wyoming hasmore than any other s tate.They have returned everyyear for centuries to thesame mating grounds,called leks, to strut, puffand squawk in courtship.But their numbers areplummeting fas t due to
habitat destruction . Themajority of the proposeddrilling would take placedirectly in m any leks. Thearea is also known forits big game, providingelk, mule deer andpronghorn antelope withcrucial habitat: land th atbiologists consider thedetermining factor in aspecies ability to survive.Some Wyoming hunt inggroups oppose oil and gasactivity in the Core Area(see m ap at right ) becauseof the proven impacts onthe only elk herd knownto exist in a sagebrushhabitat. The area also has
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The soaring plateaus and striking geological formations of
the Red Desert were landmarks of great importance to
the early pioneers of the American West. Thousands who
endured th e hardships of the Oregon and Mormon Pioneer Trail
looked to the formations of Steamboat Mountain and Oregon
Buttes to help guide th em west.
But their historic journey also left striking scars on this
fragile land: Their wagon tracks can still be seen a century
later. Today, mining, drilling and off road vehicle use in
the Red Desert leaves scars that our great grandchildren will
certainly recognize.
The Jack Morrow Hills Area is a Bureau of Lan d Man agem ent
(BLM) planning area that makes up a vast part of the Red
Desert, and is one of the largest unfenced areas outside of
Alaska. Span nin g more than 622,000 acres, the area is ho me
to one of the most diverse and healthy concentrations ofraptors. The rock formation s that inspired pioneers are still
hallowed spiritual grounds for Native American tribes such
as the Shoshone. The sagebrush steppes are one of the last
strongholds for the Sage Grouse, a spectacular bird that is
dependant on uninterrupted sagebrush habi tat , and whose
mating struts and calls are one of wildlifes greatest spectacles.
The high plateaus and shifting sand dunes, including the
largest active dune field in North America, provide crucial
habitat for a healthy but threatened elk population.
Human disturbance, especially from oil and gas drilling
and off road vehicle use, poses the largest threat. Drilling
activity began as early as the 1900s, and by 1922, oil tycoons
had tap ped into prod uctive oil fields. Conservation h as taken
a backseat to produ ctivity, despite th e impacts observed by th e
BLM. According to Biodiversity Associates, an independent
environmental auditing group, The BLM has not prioritized
protecting wild places or conserving sensitive species on public
lands in Wyoming. Instead, BLM has managed public landslargely for livestock an d to maxim ize oil, gas, coal and o ther
mineral development.
We believe we can protect the Red Deserts fragile,
unique, and still undamaged Jack Morrow Hills region with
common-sense conservation, said Craig Thompson, a
long- t ime member of the Wyoming and Nat ional
Wildlife Federations and resident of Rock Springs,
Wyoming. As these are public lands, the public
sentimen t th at persuaded former Secretary Babbitt
to better protect them should continue despite
industry petitions to ramp up development.
To date, the Red Desert has suffered the effects of 80 years
of resource extraction, and is now targeted for more. As of late
1997, 153 wells penetrated the area, which does not include
failed and abandoned attempts, according to the BLM. The
delicate plant and animal species that have survived thus far
are facing even greater threats today: Big Oil plans to drill as
man y wells in th e Red Desert in th e next 13 years as they h ave
drilled in th e last centu ry, according to the High Country News.
And off-road vehicle use in the JMHA is growing fast, with
over 3,200 users last year alone, compounding the impacts of
machinery waste and noise on wild plants and animals.
Despite these impacts, the Red Desert is still very much
intact. The 1967 Wilderness Act defines wilderness areas
as those that are still untrammeled by man. Within the
JMHA there are already seven separate areas totalling 117,000
acres that are currently designated as Wilderness Study Areas.Groups such as the Wyoming Outdoor Council have also
identified an oth er 116,000 acres that could becom e wilderness,
a valuable resource for the 10,000-plus hikers, hunters, bird-
lovers and other visitors that enjoy the area each year. A
preservation plan, including a solution to the conflict with
existing drilling rights, is quickly becoming a realistic goal.
According to Mac Blewer of the Wyoming Outdoor Council,
Designation of the JMHA as a National Conservation Area
is an idea that BLM officials and Wyoming congressional
representatives are open to.
Desert Wildl i fe
Rich in rare species and striking geological formations, the Red Desert is one of the largest unfenced areas outsideAlaska. But oil drilling th reatens th e Jack Morrow Hills Area, a section of th e Red Desert m an aged by th e BLM.
one of the m ostdiverse an dnum erous raptorconcentrations,including goldeneagles, greathorned owls,kestrels and theendangeredferruginoushawk.
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Clearcuts: Mt. Hood National Forest
... that our natural resources shall
be exploited by the few against
the interests of the many.
Theodore Roosevelt
I do not intend...I do not intend...
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Certifiable?by Ed Dorsch
Forest certification began in the early 1990s, with the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). More than a decade later,
relatively few con sumers kno w abou t certified lum ber. And ,
with half a dozen or more labels on the market, even fewer can
sift through the labelsan alph abet soup of acronym s.
Wh at, exactly, makes timb er green? Like organic foods, th e
best way to know what you buy is to know who grew it. Easier
done with tomatoes than two-by-fours. Organizations involved
in timber certification claim to encourage environmental, social
and economic sustainability in forest management. These arent
easy claims t o p rove. Or m easure. Several competin g certification
system s define th ese goals and certify prod ucers. All are volunt ary.
No government in the world requires timber producers tobecom e certified.
To prevent dishonest companies from slapping a label on
uncertified wood, organizations try to keep a paper trail that
tracks wood from the cut to the hardware store. As organic
produce certifiers have learned, though, monitoring every step
of the production process is nearly impossible. And its much
harder to track plywood than produce.
Certifying organ ization s, like FSC, are in ch arge of who get s to
put their label on wood products. These certifying organizations
must themselves be accredited by a third party. Certification
organizations may have their own standards for certification
which must be approved by the accrediting organization before
they can put their stamp on the wood.
Forest certification policy is currently being developed by
FSC for U.S. n ation al forests. Alth ough federal forest certification
would help expand the certification movement, there is
considerable debate about wh ether th e long-term risks are worth
the potential benefit.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The FSC is the on ly worldwide timber certification schem e for all
forest types and plantation s and has received end orsement from
organizations such as the World Wildlife Federation, Friends
of the Earth and Greenpeace. The FSC accredits certification
organizations that comply with FSC principles: respecting
national laws, respecting indigenous peoples rights to manage
their lands, protecting forests from illegal harvesting, not
harvesting in excess of permanently sustainable levels and
protecting water quality and forest ecosystems. Certification
organizations accredited by the FSC include SmartWood and
Scientific Certification Systems.
Green Tag Forestry
Green Tag Forestry was created by the timber industry as a
respon se to the h igh costs associated with assessmen ts and au dits
required by certifying schemes such as FSC. There was a sense
that the FSC was too habitat-oriented and left more trees
standing than necessary. Green Tag Forestry certified forests
are man aged according to m ost of the FSCs compon ents, but
have more industry-friendly rules about chemical use, cutting
larger trees and clearcuts than FSC. Green Tag Forestry manages
forests according to criteria such as stability of ownership,
reforestation, community relations, road construction and
econo mic viability.
The Am erican Tree Farm System
The American Tree Farm System certifies its members as meeting
the standards and guidelines of sustainable forestry established
by the American Forest Foundation. Its standards for managing
forests include an emphasis on growing renewable forest
resources and encouraging public understanding of all benefits
of productive forestry. Timber companies and member forests
are required to implement forest management practices that
supposedly enhan ce the health an d productivity of the woodland
while addressing the effect of their forest practices on fish and
wildlife. American Tree Farm System forest management practices
are designed to con sider biodiversity on a landscape or watershed
scale. The American Tree Farm System is the largest certifier of
private forest lands in th e United States.
Pan European Forest Certification (PEFC)
The Pan European Forest Certification Council certifies that
forest products come from forests managed according to thePan European Criteria on the protection of European forests.
The criteria include the following: maintenance of forest
ecosystem health, maintenance of sustainable wood production,
conservation and enhancement of biological diversity and
maintenance of the protective functions of soil and water
in forests. The criteria specifically include public participation
in public policy and decision making on forests. PEFC is a
certification organization bu t n ot an accrediting bo dy like FSC.
Th is list is provided for informat ion purposes only. Native Forest
Council does not endorse any of these certification systems as accurate
or endorse any logging on public lands. W e assert that all publicly
owned lan ds should be protected and restored.
Certified lum ber is a great idea. But so far, it isnt do ing m uch
for the forests. Ambiguous criteria, industry greenwash
(som etimes with th e blessing of environm ental groups)
and a failure to address underlying policies that en courage cutting
all make green lumber little more than cosmetic conservation
for those who can afford it.
Like coffee, cocoa, tea and other consumer goods, lumber is
now available with an environmental seal of approval. The two
mo st prevalent labels, the Forest Stewardship Co un cil (FSC) and
the Sustainable Forest Initiative (SFI), represent two extremes of
the green timber spectrum.
The FSC began accrediting cutting o perations in 1995. Based
in Oaxaca, Mexico, th is intern ational organization in cludes small
timber companies and some environmental groups. Over the
past two years, large retailers such as Lowes and Home Depot
(in some cases, due to pressure from the public) have started
carrying FSC-certified lu m ber.
But other certification groups have joined the fray, creating
an alphabet soup of acronyms and conflicting claims. The SFI
was started by th e American Forest and Paper Association to give
Big Tim ber its own green lab el. But t h e SFI label is pu re corpo rate
greenwash; Forest watchdo gs call it the same old forest indu stry
label, and timber companies as irresponsible as Maxxam and
Pacific Lumber have been certified by SFI. This fall, SFI will
launch a $25 million advertising blitz to promote its brand of
eco-friendly lumber. FSC is responding with its own extensive
prom otion cam paign, featuring actor Pierce Brosnan .
Con fused? So is the average consum er. At least half a do zen
addition al acron yms n ow m udd y the waters. And , if youve read
this far, you already know more than most consumers about
certified lumber.
Changing the way forests are managed is laudable, but
alternative con sump tion absent broad (and enforceable) policy
change does little to save forests.
For one thin g, its far too easy for corporate America to ad d
a fresh coat of green paint to its operations than to change their
behavior. Chan ge the p ackaging, add a n ew label and its business
as usual. Conspiracy? Hardly. Maximizing profit is part of every
corporate mission statement. They will do everything in their
power to increase consum ption . If consum ers want green lum ber,
then industry will find a way to satisfy that market. And, under
current political and economic policies, its more cost-effective
to create an ecologically minded image than to change whatreally happens in the forest. And so Big Timber will inevitably
Alphabet Soup: What the Labels Mean
find a way to give its operations a green sheen: qu asi-non profits,
capitulating environmental groups and brilliant packaging and
advertising cam paigns.
Whats the solution? Certification could help, but only in
the context of broader policy changes, reduced consumption
and active promotion of alternative building materials and fiber
sources. We must hold industry accountable for all the costs
the public pays for it to cut our forests. We must ban the
export of raw logs. And we must stop subsidizing dishonest,
destructive corporations with taxpayer d ollars. Viable alternatives,
particularly for paper and pulp, already exist, but must compete
with heavily subsidized timber companies that help themselves
to publicly owned assets. Make the free market truly free, and
paper made from trees will go the way of whale oil and the
ho rse-drawn carriage.
Finally, legitimate certification sh ould be carefully contro lled
by a united coalition of conservation groups and scientists
committed to a clear set of principles: Certified wood is not
grown on public lands; It does not come from old growth
forests, clearcuts or monocrop tree plantations; It is never used
for wood chips or paper; And partial certification of forests is
never an opt ion.
Until we unite such a group and refuse to compromise,
certification will continue to protect industry from
environ men talists, instead of protecting the environ men t from
industry.
Learn more at www.forestcouncil.org
by Gordon Kelley
Certification
could help, but
on ly if used in
the context ofbroader policy
changes, reduced
consumption an d
active prom otion
of alternative
building materials
an d fiber sources.
What, exactly,
m akes timber
green? Today,
th ere are at least
six certified wood
labels available
on th e market.
Weve explained
four of th em to
h elp in terpret
(some of) the
acronyms.
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The year 2000. Arguably, the beginning of a new m illenn ium;
One of the strangest elections in our nations history; And
a major shift of power in the White House. Last year was
a year of changeboth for the country and for Native Forest
Council. Though we face a powerful adversary, Bushs anti-
conservation policies have galvanized national support for ourmission. From the day he was inaugurated, the gloves were off.
The Bush administration has launched an all-out war against
public lands. We face new threats, but the Bush administrations
assault on the environment has also bolstered the resolve
of our faithful friends and renewed a fighting spirit among
conservationists.
For Native Forest Council, 2000 was a year to plant seeds for
the future. By expanding distribution of the Forest Voice, our
web site and our Forever Wild educational speaking tour,
we found tremendous support for public lands protection.
With th e lifetime bequest of Council member Helen Johnson
(please read our memorial in the Winter 2001 issue ofForest
Voice), we have been able to add four new staff members and
acquire new technical tools for media and activism. And we
are planning to take full ownership of our national office
in Eugene, Oregon.
With care and attention, this expansion of infrastructure
will foster future growth and make Forever Wild not only a
possibility, but a reality. As we finish the first half of 2001,
the seeds of 2000 are already beginning to take root. Thanks
to you, we are growing.
The Native Forest
Council is
dedicated to the
preservation and
protection of all
publicly owned
natural resources
from destructive
practices, sales
and all resource
extraction.
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EducationThis year, the Native Forest Council had a strong presencein the national media. Forty-four news features from across
the coun try included the Cou ncil and th irty-four newspapers
and television stories cited us as a source. These included USA
Today, Fox News, the W ashington Postand the Christian Science
Monitor. Also, the book American Environmental Leaders, from
colonial times to the present, by Ann e Becher featured Executive
Director Tim Hermach. Our membership continued to grow
and we increased the national distribution of the Forest Voice.
In August, Hermach spoke about the importance of
protecting pubic lands at the Shadow Convention in Los
Angeles. The event, wh ich h ighlighted critical issues igno red
at th e partisan con vention s, featured a d iverse list of speakers
including Reverend Jesse Jackson, New Mexico Governor
Gary Joh nson , Senato r Russ Feingold an d Dorris Granny D
Haddock. Also Cou ncil Representative Robin Smith, a former
EPA scientist and nat ional park ranger, condu cted a nat ionwide
Forever Wild education al speaking tou r.This year, we worked to prod uce environm ental education
resources for schools. Council representatives attended the
National Science Teachers Association Con vention in Florida.
As one of only two noncorporate groups at the event,
we distributed information and spoke with teachers about
developing accurate environmental curricula. Two hundred
forty-nine teachers signed up to join our new web-based
environmental education center. This network will help
teachers share and develop ideas and lesson plans for
conscientious en vironm ental edu cation.
LitigationIn 2000, the Council participated in two lawsuits, both to stoplogging on national forests. In the first suit, we joined hotel
owners, fishin g enth usiasts and o thers whose liveliho od d epend s
on the forests. This coalition of individuals and organizations
demanded an en d to th e federal timber program on the grounds
that the Forest Service must, by law, use our public lands for the
highest and best use. The second suit addressed the No rthwest
Forest Plan, revealing that spotted owl populations have been
declinin g at levels much h igher than originally man dated in th e
plan, in violation of th e law.
LegislationWe developed two drafts of a Forever Wild bill. Council staff and
attorneys are working to edit the bill so it may be introduced
into Co ngress.
Growth
In 2000, we continued to grow as an organization, while stay-ing true to o ur roots as a mem bership-focused organization. For
the third straight year, we received the majority of our funding
from individuals, not big foundations. For the second time in
as many years, members of Working Assets voted to award the
Coun cil a generou s gift. We also established the Helen John son
Fun d. With t he lifetime b equest of th is loyal supporter, we have
been ab le to expand our staff, techn ical infrastructure an d activ-
ism t ools. Than ks to the steadfast supp ort of mem bers like you,
it looks as if 2001 will also be a year of growth and success,
with every day, week and month bringing us closer to making
Forever Wild a reality.
2000 in ReviewEducation
Litigation
Legislation
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Neurobiologist Nathan Tublitz is the
new est mem ber of the Coun cils board
Tublitz JoinsCouncil Board
2000 Highlights Increased membership and national distribution of our
newspaper, the Forest Voice.
Featured in 44 n ews stories across the cou ntry.
Cited as a source in 34 n ational n ewspapers and television
news programs.
Executive Director Tim Hermach spoke at th e Shad ow
Convention, an alternative to th e Republican and
Demo cratic party conven tions, in Los Angeles.
Conducted national Forever Wild educationalspeaking tou r.
Attended the National Science Teachers Association
Convention to fight corporate influence on en vironm ental
education.
Established a web-based environmental education network
for teachers, parents and stud ents to share and develop
ideas and lesson plans for conscientious environmental
education.
Participated in t wo lawsuits, both to stop logging on
nat ional forests.
Developed two drafts of Forever Wild legislation.
Built coalitions with labor and religious groups comm itted
to the environment.
Provided support to grassroots campaigns for public lands.
Forest Council Staff: Top (left to right): Intern Zaid McKie-Krisberg,President Tim othy Hermach , Associate Editor Jessica Brittsan , Editor/VicePresident Ed Dorsch, A dmin istrative Assistant Craig Nielsen.
Bottom (left to right): IT Coordinator Peter W atkin s, Technology InternHidetoshi Haruna, Administrative Assistant Deborah Ortuno, WebmistressSara Olsher. N ot Pictured: Assistant Editor / Webm aster Ben Scott,
Executive Assistant Erica Langbecker, Legal Consultan t Rick Gorman ,Forester Roy Keene, Intern Gordon Kelly.
Tublitz, th e newest Native Forest Coun cil
board m ember, holds a Ph.D. in zoology
and n eurobiology and is a professor at the
University of Oregon.
Reaching into a large tank with a long plastic tube, Nathan
Tublitz gently pokes a small, resting cuttlefish. Its brown and
whitejust like th e rocks it is resting o n.
See that, says Tublitz. As the fish undulates up from
the bottom of the tank, its soft, gel-like body turns white.
The cuttlefishs chameleon-like ability to perfectly match its
surround ings is on e of the com plex behavioral responses Tublitz
studies as a neurobiologist at the University of Oregon. With
a wide grin across his bearded face, he turns back to the tank,
disturbs anoth er resting fish an d declares th e cuttlefish to be th e
coolest of all invertebrates.
Tublitz, the newest Native Forest Council board member,
has a Ph.D. in zoology and neurobiology and is a professor at
the University of Oregon. He works with simple and complex
invertebrates examin ing ho w behavior is generated an d m odified
dependent upon internal and external conditions. He wants to
figure out whats behin d th e brains ability to adap t beh aviors for
even th e smallest chan ges in environment.
Alon g with his research and teachin g, Tublitz is involved in
several environmental and educational organizations. He is the
presiden t of th e Eugene Natural History Society, and a co-foun der
of the Camas Education Network, a group that educates school
children abou t science through han ds-on restoration of wetland s.
He also co-founded the Coalition for a Healthy Lane County,
a new organization working to build coalitions between local
environ men tal and social justice groups to increase imp act on th e
comm un ity. He runs th e University of Oregon Science Ou treach
Program, which reaches 2,000 grade school children each year.
Tublitz frequen tly travels to England, where h e is the d irector ofa nonprofit organization working to make biology more visible
throughout the world. He is also the president of the University
Senate. When asked how he has the time to do it all, Tublitz
simply smirks and shrugs his shoulders as if its a secret.
Tublitzs reason ing for being concerned ab out en vironm ental
conservation is simple. Im a biologist, he states abruptly
as if no other explanation is needed. All natural systems are
dependen t upon interaction between organisms and some of the
largest ecosystems in the world are our forests, he says. As a
biologist I know that we dont have a world unless we maintain
our forests.
Leanin g back in h is wooden d esk chair, Tublitz explains that
science is an integral part of his activism. For an en vironm ental
position to be successful, it has to argue from a position of
strength, he says. Strength comes from understanding your
factual basis. One needs to know the limitations and power of
th e facts th ey are presentin g.
Tublitz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to theCoun cil, about science as well as comm un ity non profit organiza-
tions. His expertise and en ergy will be a valuable addition to the
Forest Coun cil board.
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In 1990, Peg and Rick LaMartina h eaded west from th eir hom e in
Wiscon sin to see the b ig trees. But th e trip to Olym pic National
Park was bittersweet. Wh ile amazed by th e size of th e trees and
diversity of native Pacific Northwest forests, they were devastated
to see the vast clearcuts scarring th e land.
Im sure my mouth dropped open. It was hard to believe,
really. Theres not hin g th at even comes close in Wisconsin, says
Peg describing her reaction to h er first glimpse of th e big trees.
What they saw on that trip galvanized their commitment to
forest con servation .
Peg, 43 and Rick, 48 live on a permaculture cooperative in
rural southwest Wisconsin, wh ere ten fam ilies live on 130 acres,
sharing equipment and appliancesand trying to live off the
land as much as possible. Som e of the lan d is used to grow food,
some is sustainably logged for firewood and some is slated to
remain untouched. Peg is a foster care provider for a develop-
mentally disabled man and Rick is a nature photographer. The
LaMartinas joined Native Forest Council in 1990 and have been
sending a ten-dollar gift, every month, without fail. They are
humble about their giving and the dedication they express
through their devout consistency.
We may not be able to give a lot to our causes, but we
strongly believe that if everyone gave some, a lot cou ld be don e,
says Rick. They say their largest contribution to conservation
is their choice of lifestyle: simplicity and preservation of the
paradise they find in nature.
Pegs love of wilderness started when she was a child. Her
family spen t man y lazy, summ er afternoo ns on her grand fathers
farm in southeast Wisconsin. There were Indian m oun ds on the
land and a stand of old oaks and hickories with branches low
enough to climb, she recalls. It was a place where you could
use your imagination, says Peg. Now, she goes to the woods
not only for recreation, but to find a spiritual connection and to
discover examples of the balance she seeks in life. [Trees are] an
examp le that th eres some sort of creator. Whatever you r religion
is, theres someth ing larger than us, she says. I n ever feel m ore
alive than when Im around places where there are big trees
or wilderness.
Art is Ricks outlet for the inspiration he finds in nature. Hisfirst medium was Realist landscape painting, until 1975, when
a friend gave him a 35-millimeter camera. With the camera,
he found a way to combine art, nature and hiking. Im
2000 Financial Report
not a sedentary person. [With
photography] I could do art, and
I could be in the field and I could
be moving, says Rick. Theres a
number of times I tried to give
it up because its very expensive
and it just kept coming back to
me. Experiencing the beauty and
power of nature and sharing that
experience with others is what
motivates Rick as a photographer
and a conservationist. Nature is
so mu ch t o be en joyed, says Rick. That feeling I get from being
in nature, if that could be given to people who view my work
or inspire them to go out and experience that or see what I
saw, I think that would be the ultimate for me. In 1995, after
being laid off from his job as a social worker, Rick seized the
opportunity to m ake his photography a full time job. I though t:
Its now or never. Im going to try to make a go of it, he says.
Since then, he and Peg have been working to establish a viable
ph otograph y business; This was their first breakth rough year.
Peg and Rick have been in volved in m any activities to protect
the environment, but reflect on their trips west when asked why
they remain so dedicated to the Native Forest Council. I want
to be part of saving the last of our wild areas, the last of the
big trees, says Peg. This commitment, and the commitment
of so many others, is what keeps Native Forest Counciland
conservationalive.
Grants
Funding Sources
Revenue/Support
Membership 12%
Contributions 42%
Grants 26%
Restrict ed Funds 19%
Other 1%
Expenses
Environm ental Education 25%
Forest Voice 30%
Grassroots Organizing/
Coalition Building 14%
Public Speaking/
Expert Testimony & Research 16%
Fund Raising 11%General & Administrative 5%
In Focus: Council MembersPeg and Rick LaMartina
We strongly
believe th at if
everyone gave
some, a lot could
be don e.
Contributions Membership
Other
Environmental Education
General & Admin istrative
Fund Raising
Public Speaking/Expert Testimony
& Research
Grassroots Organizing/Coalition Building
Forest VoiceExpenses
Council Mem bers Peg
and Rick LaMartina
Silent Sent ry by Rick LaMartina. His photography company, Earthtones
Photography, can be found on the internet at www.lamartinaphotos.com.
A society th at will trade
a litt le liberty for a litt le
order will lose both , and
deserve n eith er.
-Th om as Jefferson
Restricted
Funds
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10 Native Forest Council Annual Report 2000
Forest Coun cil Mem bers, 2000
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AbelesAmber AckersonCharles A. AdamsDawn & W.R.
AdamsWilliam E. &
Cindy AdamsLisa Adkins
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HankinsPeter AxelrodDr. Katherin e D.
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Heidi SnyderDeborah Baine &
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Conservation
m ay be a sign of
personal virtue,
but it is n ot
a sufficient basis
for a soun d,
comprehensive
energy policy.
-Vice President
Cheney
The Bush Energy PlanWh at people need to
hear loud an d clear is
that were running out
of energy in America
Bush said h e will consider all public lands
for energy development, including any
of 19 monuments designated by Clinton.
Possibilities include natural gas drilling in
Hanford Reach on the Columbia River and
logging in the Cascade-Siskiyou forests of
Southern Oregon. Utahs spectacular Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
rugged, wild Kaiparowits Plateau is again at risk of coal mining.
Oil companies have already applied to drill in Alaskas Copper
River Delta. Oil exploration in th e Arctic Nation al Wildlife Refuge
is on e of the m ost controversial element s of the Bush agen da.
Although Americans consume more than a quarter of the
worlds oil, we have on ly about th ree percent of the en tire world
oil supply, even including Alaska. If we drilled for all the oilunder the United States, we would still be far short of meeting
our energy needsand we would h ave spoiled some of our m ost
valuable, scenic an d wild pub lic lands. An econ om ic analysis by
the Wilderness Society found that even if we did drill in our
national monuments, the meager resources extracted wouldnt
redu ce prices of gas or electricity.
Resource Economist Dr. Peter Morton, who is based in The
Wilderness Societys Denver office, analyzed U.S. Geological
Service data for 15 national monuments overseen by the U.S.
Bureau o f Land Managem ent (BLM) in th e West. Assum ing th e
companies would extract only those resources that would yield
a profit, these 15 places probably would provide just 15 days
worth of oil and one weeks worth of gas, Morton said. If, as
the Bush administration has suggested, we turn the oil industry
loose in Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in
Montana, for example, we could expect to extend the nations
oil supplies by one hour. Not only would this drilling fail to
meet our energy needs, it would also tear up some of the mostbeautiful lands in America.
The Bush p lan wou ld also expan d th e Renewable Energy Tax
Credit to allow biomass power generation from forest products
to qualify. Energy plants using biomass will be able to utilize
all sizes of trees, makin g it econom ical for timb er comp anies to
clearcut ou r forests in th e nam e of renewable energy.
In his second week in o ffice, President Bush
established the National Energy Policy
Development group to develop a national
energy po licy. As expected, th e report favors
production over conservation, proposes
widespread regulatory rollbacks and calls for
increases in oil production, nuclear power
and mining. The plan offers corporations
a wealth of tax breaks, subsidies and incentives to increase
pollution and greenhouse gases.
Ignoring significant tech no logical breakthrough s in efficiency
and alternative energy production th at h ave occurred in th e past
two decades, the p lan is a policy for 1975, n ot 2001. Focusing o n
consumption and centralized energy sources, the plan presents a
clear and p resent d anger to the en vironm ent, includin g Americas
pub lic lands, which th e admin istration wan ts to open for oil and
gas production.
What the Plan Would Do
Alter regulations to permit energy exploration on currently
protected pu blic lands, including all Clinton -created nat ional
monuments, the Outer Continental Shelf and the Arctic
Nation al Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Build 1,300-1,900 new power plants in the next 20 years:
more than one per week.
Build th e first U.S. nu clear power plan ts in 20 years and review
th e law that ban s reprocessing o f used nuclear fuels.
Ignore a report on three years of work by a governm ent-led
energy efficiency program that emphasizes conservation
in favor of recommendations of economists at the Energy
Departmen t who predict a mu ch greater need for fossil
fuel supp lies.
Violate International Law. If the plan is enacted, it would
place the United States clearly in breach of its obligations
under the U.N. Climate Convention which President Bush
(senior) ratified in 1992. The treaty requires industrialized
coun tries to develop plan s to reduce greenh ouse gas emission sto 1 990 levels.
Severely cut fund ing for research an d developm ent o f energy-
efficient techn ology.
Promote an international trade and investment deal that
increases production of oil and gas overseas and restricts
coun tries ability to protect th eir environ men t.
Require environmental regulatory actions to be considered
in light of their energy impact and expedite the permitting
process for new energy projects on p ublic lands.
A Better Solution
As Californians have learned this summer,
the best solution is simple: conservation.
According to the Union of ConcernedScientists, increasing mileage standards to
40 m.p.g. for cars and light trucks would
save more oil than we get from Persian
Gulf imports, the Arctic Wildlife Refuge and
California offshore oil drilling combined.
The savings of 1.5 million b arrels of oil a day is mo re than dou ble
th e estimated daily outpu t of th e Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The U.S. Departmen t of Energy agrees, saying th at increasing th e
fuel efficiency of autom obiles by only th ree miles a gallon wo uld
save more oil within ten years than could ever be extracted from
the Arctic refuge. The best way individuals can help combat
the Bush energy plans threat to our public lands is to write
to their representatives in Congress. Bush and Cheney need
congression al approval to p ass th eir energy plan. Let your voice
be heard in Washington. Let your government know that our
national monuments and wilderness areas are far more valuable
preserved for future gen erations, no t developed for their relatively
insignificant fossil fuel poten tial. Tell them no t to revise or weakenour n ational mon umen ts, and n ot to release our wilderness study
areas to the o il ind ustry. Learn more at www.forestcouncil.org
Find Your Representative:Web: http://thomas.govPhone: The Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
by Gordon Kelley
President George W. Bush1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20500president@whit ehouse.govFax: (202) 456-2461Phone: : (202) 456-1414www.whitehouse.gov
Presiden t Bush
Toles 2001The Buffalo
News.Reprinted w ith
permission ofUniversal Press
Syndicate. Allrights reserved.
Secretary Gale Nort onWeb: www.doi.gov/secretary/Office of the SecretaryU.S. Department of the Interior1849 C Street NWWashington, DC 20240Phone: (202) 208-3100
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What the Plan Means For Public Lands
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Whos in Charge?Americas Publicly-Owned Lands
Bureau of Land Management
Manages 264 million acres of public lands located primarily
in the 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM is also
responsible for wildfire management and suppression on 388
m illion acres.
President George W. Bush
U.S. Department of the Interior: Secretary Gale Norton
BLM Deputy Director: Nina Rose Hatfield
BLM Regional Offices
(AK, AZ, CA, CO, Eastern States, ID, MO, NV, NM, OR, UT, WY)
ContactDeputy Director Nina Rose Hatfield
Bureau of Land Management1849 C St. NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-6731
www.blm.gov
n ina_h atfield@blm .govwww.blm.gov
E-m ail general question s: woin fo@blm .gov
E-mail com men ts: wocomm [email protected]
Electronic Reading Room: www.blm.gov/n hp /efoia/
index.htm
Department of Agriculture (USFS)
Manages 192 m illion acres of nation al forests and ran gelands.Manages Food Stam p, Scho ol Lun ch, School Breakfast, and t he
WIC Programs. USDA is responsible for the safety of meat,
poultry and egg products. They also regulate and monitor the
use of biotechn ology for agriculture.
President George W. Bush
Secretary: Ann M. Veneman
Chief of the Forest Service: Dale Bosworth
Units of the U.S. Department of Agriculture(Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, Foreign Agricul-
tural Service, Food Safety and Inspection, etc.)
ContactSecretary Ann M. Veneman
U.S. Department of Agriculture
14th & Indepen den ce Ave., SWWashington, DC 20250
E-m ail: agsec@usd a.go v
(202)720-2791
Chief Dale Bosworth
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sidn ey R. Yates Federal Building
201 14t h Street, SW
Washington, DC 20250
db osworth @fs.fed.us
(202) 205-1661
Use this guide to
federal agencies to
become m ore
active, m ore aware
of the pu blic land s
around you and
m ore familiar with
h ow th e system
works.
12 Forest Voice Summer 2001
Native Forest Council is fighting to save whats left and
restore whats been lost on ap proximately 650 m illion
acres of publicly owned lands. Americas mountains,
forests, rivers and streams were set aside for the enjoym ent and
health of U.S. citizens. And for future generations.
Sadly, th e agencies entrusted to p rotect and preserve th ese
increasingly valuable natural treasures are neither protectingthe publics property nor preserving nature. The bureaucrats
charged with man aging publ ic lands have m anaged to h and
mu ch of th ese public assets over to corrupt corporation s. And
they pay them to do it with taxpayer dollars. Whos in charge
here, anyway?
Its complicated. The lands we focus on include national
parks and forests, wildlife refuges and areas controlled by the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Federal agencies control
each of the four, and each bureaucracy has its own style and
leadership structure. We hope this guide to federal agencies
helps you becom e more active, more aware of the p ublic land s
aroun d you, and m ore familiar with h ow the system works.
National
TreasuresSome of our mostwell-known publiclands. For a completelist, visit Native ForestCouncil online:www.forestcouncil.org
National ParksArchesCanyonlandsCrater LakeDenaliGrand CanyonSagharoShenandoahYellowstoneYosemiteZion
BLM AreasCalifornia DesertDiamond CratersIditarod NationalHistoric TrailLake VermillionLittle VulcanMountainRed Rock CanyonSteens Mountain
Wildlife RefugesArcticHavasuCedar KeysWolf IslandTamaracMedicine LakeSan Juan Islands
National ForestsAlleghenyBitterrootGeorge WashingtonOlympicRocky Mountain
SequoiaSuperiorTontoWillamette
National Park Service
Manages 378 areas covering 8 3.6 million acres: nation al
parks, preserves, mon um ents, seashores, rivers, trails and
oth er sites.
President George W. Bush
U.S. Department of the Interior: Secretary Gale Norton
Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife and Parks: Joseph Dodridge(acting secretary, unknown when Bush w ill appoint new one)
National Park Service Director: Fran M ainella(appointed by Bush, not yet confirmed by the Senate)
National Park Service Regional Offices(AK, Northeast, Midwest, SE, Intermountain, Pacific West)
Units of the National Park System(Glacier National Park, Mt. Rushmore, etc.)
ContactDirector Fran Mainella
Nation al Parks Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240 (202) 208-6843
www.nps.gov
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Manages the 93 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge Systemof more th an 520 Nation al Wildlife Refuges and tho usand s of
small wetlands and o ther special man agemen t areas. Under the
Fisheries program it also operates 66 National Fish Hatcheries,
64 fishery resource offices and 78 ecological services field
stations.
President George W. Bush
U.S. Department of the Interior: Secretary Gale Norton
Acting Deputy Director: Marshall P. Jones
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Offices(Pacific, Southwest, Great Lakes - Big Rivers, Southeast, Nor theast, M ountain-Prarie, Alaska)
Units of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(Migratory bird sanctuaries, fish hatcheries, wildlife refuges, etc.)
ContactDeputy Director Marshall P. Jones
Main Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Room 3012
Washin gton, DC, 20240-0001
(202) 208-4717
www.fws.gov
Refuge Visitor Guide: (800 ) 344-9453
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