We can’t lose our momentum on LWCF
Ashley Beyer is an Artemis sportswoman and New Mexico resident. She was invited by the National Wildlife Federation to join the LWCF Coalition on a trip to D.C. in mid-September to talk to our elected representatives about the importance of LWCF. Here Ashley tells us about her D.C. experience and reminds us to stay involved in […]
What does it mean that LWCF expired?
By Marcia Brownlee, Artemis Program Manager When I chose to be engaged in conservation advocacy, I jumped on a steep learning curve. Conservation issues are complex. Our government systems are complex. It can be difficult to sort through all the available information to get the answers you’re looking for. The Land and Water Conservation Fund […]
National Hunting and Fishing Day – Saturday, September 22!
Did you know the 4th Saturday in September is National Hunting and Fishing Day? It was first proclaimed in 1972 by President Richard Nixon to celebrate the roll hunters and anglers play in wildlife conservation. Here at Artemis, it’s a pretty important day. We are going to honor it with some solid action to protect […]
My outdoors passion was born on LWCF land in the Sierra Nevada’s of California. I couldn’t get enough of hiking through the wilderness. After I moved back to a Northern California valley I found myself pushing myself further and becoming aware of my natural resources. Although I feel that I have graduated from just hiking […]