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When American Governors and Moguls Came Together

"When American Governors and Moguls Came Together to Prevent Environmental Catastrophe," Zócalo Public Square (August 17, 2023). When American Governors and Moguls Came Together to Prevent Environmental Catastrophe | EssayA Historic 1908 Conference Transcended Party and Personal Interest for the ‘Common Good.’Zócalo Public SquareAdam M. Sowards Also appearing

On This Disputed River

"On This Disputed River, Progress May Mean a Return to the Past," Smithsonian Magazine (May 25, 2023).

The Slaughter of Elk at Yellowstone

"The Slaughter of Elk at Yellowstone National Park: And how it changed Park Service policy," JSTOR Daily (August 18, 2021). The Slaughter of Elk at Yellowstone National Park - JSTOR DailyAnd how it changed Park Service policy.JSTOR DailyElizabeth Winterhalter

The Lessons of Redwood Summer

"The lessons of Redwood Summer, thirty years later," High Country News (September 29, 2020). The lessons of Redwood Summer, thirty years later - High Country NewsA summer of protest ultimately marked a turning point in environmental activism.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards

An Evolving Idea

"An Evolving Idea: Perils and Promise of the Federal Landscape," Desert Report (September 2020): 8-11, 21. AN EVOLVING IDEAView all posts by Desert Report

Fighting Kennecott from the Supervisor's Office

"Fighting Kennecott from the Supervisor's Office: Harold Chriswell, the Wilderness Act, and Independence in the North Cascades," Forest History Today (Spring/Fall 2020): 26-33.

Boeing's History Reveals Connections and Disconnections

"Boeing's history reveals connections and disconnections in the West's economy," High Country News (February 18, 2020). Boeing’s history reveals connections and disconnections in the West’s economy - High Country NewsThe placelessness of corporations today can imperil communities.High Country NewsAdam M. Sowards