In the nineteenth century, we Americans took over their land under the curious and clearly faulty doctrine of Manifest Destiny. We put the Native Americans on reservations, and ever since we have been whittling away at these seriously reduced holdings. A perfect example is the Dakota Access Pipeline, a case of pipeline location mismanagement that…
No greater, or timelier, environmental concern impacts our nation right now than the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Supporters of the pipeline argue, among other things, that it will create jobs, but post-construction there would only be 35 permanent positions to fill. Those who oppose Keystone XL provide a long list of valid reasons, but on…
In an America more than 150 years after Manifest Destiny drove pioneers west to seek their fortune, the greatest concern for conservationists is that Urban Sprawl could easily become Urban Thrall. This would mean that potential homeowners end up buying property in what would otherwise remain pristine habitat. This is where conservation easements come into…