52 Places to Save in the US

September 27th, 2007 Wade

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, this Saturday September 29, the Sierra Club released a new report called America’s Wild Legacy that identifies 52 of our nation’s most important and most threatened public lands. The report outlines the Sierra Club’s plan for protecting one wild place in each state over the next 10 years.

Gas drilling, industry, runaway logging and global warming are eating away at these places. For example, Oregon’s Mt. Hood National Forest, with its unparalleled opportunities for climbing, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing, faces increasing attempts to log its ancient trees, many of which are older than our nation.

Check the report out here. You can download and read the report. You can also view a threatened place up close on the Google Earth map.

Entry Filed under: Environment, General, Outdoor News