Can Sally Jewell get a new generation involved with public lands?

That is just one of the challenges awaiting the soon-to-be former boss of REI as she takes over leadership of the Department of the Interior. I hope she succeeds. Some of the pro-pollution crowd - mostly Republicans of course - have already been attacking Jewell under the guise of REI's gifting of financial help to citizen conservation outfits. What a bunch. This piece takes a good look at Jewell.

Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act reintroduced in Congress

Montana Sen. Max Baucus rolled out the happy dollar data for the reporter who crafted this article. I cringe, though, when I read the phrase "motorized access" or such has been included in pending legislation. No difference here.