By Josephine Marcotty Star Tribune AUGUST 13, 2015 BAYFIELD, WIS. – The vivid blue expanse of Lake Superior and the national lakeshore near Madeline Island here in northern Wisconsin have always been largely immune to environmental threats from factory farms — until now. A proposal to build the first large-scale…
Occupation: Owner, Irwin Artworks Major/Emphasis: Studio art with an emphasis in environmental studies ‘03 Hometown: Vermillion, South Dakota Current location: Council Bluffs, Iowa How I landed at Northland College. Being an artist and having a deep connection with the natural world have been two major constants in my life, so…
Northland College is one of the 361 environmentally responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep and tutoring services, books, and college rankings features Northland College in the 2016 edition of The Princeton Review Guide to 361 Green Colleges. “Northland College isn’t…
…a new presidential administration and Congress. “We’re increasingly understanding that investing in clean, fresh water is a priority for public health, ecosystem health, the economy and a lot more,” Cameron Davis, senior adviser to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, wrote in an email. To read the full story….
…a local proposed pipeline as part of the Rutland Area Climate Coalition. The Activism Club organized thematically around Valentine’s Day, with one sign reading “Roses are Red, Mountains are Green, Pipelines are Bad, Keep Vermont Clean!” This type of creative and social environmental activism motivated Sophie to continue attending Activism…
…in Wisconsin and provide some insight into where it has been—and where it is going. Environmental journalist Peter Annin, who is codirector of the Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation, is well versed in the long history of political maneuvers and water diversion schemes that have proposed…
…and fauna, and wonder. Dahlgren met with Clayton Russell, associate professor of environmental education, outdoor education, and Native American studies, in February to create a plan. He agreed to be her advisor; she agreed to set goals and incorporate academics into the adventure. She would hike 296 miles in twenty-one…
…Park Service have been aired in scientific and popular articles with scientists and managers on both sides of the issue. The NPS is currently asking for public input and will release an Environmental Impact Statement in late 2016 for additional public review and comment. A decision on whether to bring…
…people who participated,” Hofstedt said. “This is a timely and relevant issue, and people feel as though they can still have an impact.” In addition to opinion polls, the CRC will conduct regular environmental attitudes polls to gauge the beliefs and behaviors of communities over time. The CRC’s first survey…
