The Cuts Continue

By tedleeeubanks | Published: March 9, 2010

Here is a note from the Bird Conservation Alliance about two conservation programs facing cuts.

Joint Ventures

Joint Ventures (JVs) exemplify a highly successful, cost-effective approach to conservation. By applying science and bringing diverse constituents together, JVs across the United States have created a model for solving wildlife management problems and restoring habitats critical to conserving declining species. Nationally, JVs have protected, restored, or enhanced more than 13 million acres of important habitat for migratory bird species. There are currently 21 JVs in the United States that provide coordination for conservation planning and implementation of projects that benefit all migratory bird populations and other species.

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Man-Made Lighting Conference in Illinois

By tedleeeubanks | Published: March 8, 2010

The Illinois Coalition for Responsible Outdoor Lighting and Lewis University are sponsoring a day-long conference on outdoor lighting March 11. Information about the conference is available online. I will be in Japan, but I would love to be able to attend this event. Light and noise are among the most pervasive forms of pollution that degrade our quality of life, in my opinion. Try living next door to a yapping dog, for example. Good luck to those who will be in attendance.

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Nebraska Governor's Agri/Eco-Tourism Conference

By Ted Eubanks | Published: February 3, 2010
<p>Open session at the conference in Kearney</p>

Open session at the conference in Kearney

Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy led the opening ceremonies for the fifth annual Agri/Eco-Tourism conference, this year convening in Kearney. Joining the Lt. Governor were Richard Baier, Director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Christian Hornbaker, Director of Nebraska Travel & Tourism Division, and Stan Clouse, Mayor of Kearney. The conference will continue through Wednesday with concurrent workshops.

Fermata’s Ted Eubanks spoke at the opening session, and his presentation is available here.

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Serving Culturally Diverse Visitors

By Ted Eubanks | Published: February 2, 2010

The USDA Forest Service has published a new study titled “Serving Culturally Diverse Visitors to National Forests in California.” The study looks at the changing demographics and reaching new visitors to National Forests in California, and is available online.


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New Study of Cultural and Heritage Travel

By Ted Eubanks | Published: February 2, 2010

A recent research study reveals that 78% of all U.S. leisure travelers participate in cultural and/or heritage activities while traveling, translating to 118.3 million adults each year. With cultural and heritage travelers spending an average of $994 per trip; they contribute more than $192 billion annually to the U.S. economy. More information about the study is available here.

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