Tag Archives: natural resources

James Watt: From Wyoming’s Landscapes to Political Stances, Faith as a Driving Force

Posted on June 19, 2023 by ahcadmin

James “Jim” Watt, the former Interior Secretary, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 85. While his tenure as Interior Secretary during the Reagan administration defined him, his career spanned various roles and contributions. Born and raised … Continue reading →

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“Knowledge is power as never before:” John F. Kennedy’s Natural Resources Philosophy

Posted on June 5, 2017 by

Conservation of natural resources was a recurring topic during the administration of President John F. Kennedy. In fact, a favorite book of Kennedy’s was Henry David Thoreau’s Cape Cod, published in 1865. While president, Kennedy, a yachtsman, found restoration by sailing the … Continue reading →

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Mick McMurry’s Contributions to Wyoming Extended Far and Wide

Posted on March 13, 2015 by ahcadmin

In 2010, the AHC began an oral history project to look at the effects of natural gas development on Sublette County, Wyoming.  We interviewed more than forty people; many were residents of Sublette County, but there was also a number … Continue reading →

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Championing Nature: The Legacy of Brock Evans

Posted on September 1, 2010 by ahcadmin

Brock Evans is an attorney and environmental activist who has worked in both the Pacific Northwest and Washington, D.C. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 24, 1937. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University in 1959 … Continue reading →

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