The time is now to do everything we can to protect our public lands for future generations! As we see greed and corruption becoming status quo for some of our government leaders, it is up to us, the people, to speak up and stand up for our home, Earth.
We must protect all wild places and the animals, trees and people living within them and ensure we will continue to have unspoiled places of beauty to enjoy; not only forthe restoration of our own health and spirits, but to protect the natural balance of nature. Our children and grandchildren deserve a beautiful planet thriving with clean water and air, healthy forests, plants, and animals.
This article appears in Oct 1-8, 2009.