Rising to the challenge

Article Abstract:

Jim Stone has dedicated most of his life on the Rolling Stone Ranch working with other landowners to protect their ranches, their rural lifestyle and the river that unites them on its 132-mile plunge west from the Continental Divide to the Clark Fork River. Alarmed by the rapid loss of range and wildlife habitat in scenic valleys throughout the West, the ranchers formed an alliance called Blackfoot Challenge that includes government agencies, timber companies and conservation organizations.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Environmental aspects, Protection and preservation, Rural areas, Ranches, Sparsely populated areas

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Erika Zavaleta: Still life with athlete

Article Abstract:

Erika Zavaleta, one of the Smith fellows, has done some research on rats and opossums to see how eradicating them effects native birds in New Zealand. Her approach to the tamarisk problem, regarding Colorado River, has helped the case for federal legislation to allocate 25 million dollars to 50 million dollars annually for tamarisk control throughout the West.

Zavaleta, Erika

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Peter Jacobson: Come drought or high water

Article Abstract:

Peter Jacobson, one of the Smith fellows, is interested in thirsty, ephemeral rivers, like Kuiseb River, that crosses the Africa's Namib desert. His work has set the stage for future conservation not only of desert river systems but also of perennial rivers that are becoming drier because of global warming and other climate changes.

Jacobson, Peter

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