The Clean Water Act turns 20

Article Abstract:

River pollution has been abated to some degree by the Clean Water Act, but the Environmental Protection Agency states that more than 17,000 bodies of US water are still contaminated. Wetlands are still being lost, and environmentalists agree that greater efforts are required.

Environmental aspects, Water pollution

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The big ice-hearted river

Article Abstract:

The Alsek, in Kluane National Park, is a beautiful wilderness area complete with glaciers, Dall sheep and grizzly bears. Environmentalists are fighting a mining concern's attempt to get a development permit. A boating trip down the river is described.

Description and travel, Alsek River

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A ribbon wrapped around the sky

Article Abstract:

A wilderness writer recalls a rainbow he saw on his first long hiking adventure at age 21 in Canada's yukon Territory. The manner in which a rainbow works, its symbolism, a list of resources and taking a perfect picture are discussed.

Methods, Appreciation, Nature photography, Rainbow, Rainbows

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