Arnold and Gottlieb Publish The Wise Use Agenda
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Ecology and the Environment Series
- Categories: Philosophy, Literature, Publishing, Science, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: United States
- Date: 1989
Article abstract: The Wise Use Agenda: The Citizen’s Policy Guide to Environmental Resource Issues announced the beginnings of the “wise-use movement,” a coalition of antienvironmental interests.
Summary of Event
In August, 1988, 224 organizations and individuals attended or supported a Multiple-Use Strategy Conference in Reno, Nevada. The goal of the conference was to bring together a wide variety of organizations interested in fighting environmental goals and regulations. Such organizations included large timber companies such as Boise-Cascade...
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