In recognition of his last day in office, a fitting quote from Pope Benedict XVI: “The environment is God’s gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility toward the poor, toward future generations, and toward humanity as a whole.”
Five Things You Can Do
February 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When people join ConservAmerica, or find us on Facebook, they will contact the office and ask, “How can I help?” Here are five things you can do to restore the GOP’s great conservation tradition: 5. Write a letter to the editor of your local or regional newspaper, or to a favorite periodical, to remind people [...]
Presidents Day–Who’s the Greenest?
February 18, 2013 By 3 Comments
Corporate Knights polled environmental organizations in 2012 to create a list of the greenest U.S. presidents. The report can be read here. The top two names on the list? Republicans, of course! Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Nixon. Some others list George W. Bush because of his personal interest in energy efficiency and sustainability, and his [...]
Medill On The Hill: Is the Hill Ready to tackle climate?
February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Washington Times Interview
February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Writer Joseph F. Cotto interviews ConservAmerica president Rob Sisson. Click here to read part 1 of entire article, and here to read part 2. Cotto: Protecting forests and waterways is key to our national future. Can this be accomplished through center-right public policy? Sisson: Absolutely. Conservation of public lands and waters enjoys broad bi-partisan support. [...]
Sisson to Speak at Colgate University
February 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
ConservAmerica president Rob Sisson will speak at Colgate University on February 22. The event will be held at Colgate’s Alana Cultural Center in Hamilton, New York, at noon. The public is invited to listen as Sisson discusses the Republican Party’s great conservation tradition and current issues.
Valentine’s Day Romance in the Parks
February 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tweeting the State of the Union
February 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New Mexico Members’ Howling Success
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
ConservAmerica’s dedicated members in New Mexico have been vocal and tireless advocates for the Mexican Gray Wolf. The population of lobos has grown by 30% year-over-year. The Albuquerque Journal reports on the wolf recovery effort here. For more information or to learn how you might support continued efforts to protect this species, contact Bill Wiley, [...]
Pure Michigan Offers Cash Prizes
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The State of Michigan, through its Pure Michigan program, has conceived a public-private partnership to spur entrepreneurial solutions to social issues, including environmental topics. Republican Governor Rick Snyder believes Michigan’s natural resources are a key to his state’s economic success and the well-being of its citizens. Read more of the first-in-the-nation challenge here.
