As an additional note, some of our National Park concessions (Yosemite being one) have had strong bids by foreign interests, creating patriotic concern by many about our national parks and foreign profit making corporations.
WASTE
Much ado about waste is heard in Congress these days. A newly approved Senate bill would restrict the importation of the 15 million tons of trash across state lines. This bill omits the obviously vital issues of recycling and the reduction in initial waste production.
Nuclear waste and other hazardous or toxic waste problems are not about to go away and will need to be addressed. Loopholes need to be closed in current hazardous waste provisions.
One amendment strongly supported by the Sierra Club would give citizens the right to know about toxic chemicals used and emitted in their neighborhoods. (I think this is a big one!)
FINALE
There's going to be a lot of activity and excitement this year in the area of conservation and environmental protection. I will do my best to keep you well informed in these matters, especially relating to the desert.
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings, Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their freshness into you, and storms. Their energy . . . and cares will drop off like autumn leaves."
John Muir
Pat AchesonConservation Chair
For the period of 6/23/92 thru 8/31/92, the DPS had income of $199.40 and expenses of $912.36 for an ending bank balance of $2,761.71. The high expenses are mostly from two printings of The Desert Sage within the time period.
DPS goodies are for sale! The following are available:
DPS Peak Lists, Sweat Shirts, Emblem and List Finisher Pins, and the revised Road and Peak Guide. For pricing and ordering information, see the DPS Merchandise Order Form on the back of the Sage.
Ron Grau