Proposed Language Change in the Endangered Species Act
It’s About The Overall Story The proposed language change in the Endangered Species Act is a very big deal that could be devastating for endangered species. I’ve been a photographer since I was 16 years old, and virtually everything I do is related to telling a visual story—many of those… Read More »
Johnson Gold Mine Road-Add Your Voice!
So… it’s happening! The Johnsom Gold Mine is on its way to becoming a reality. A mine and all that goes with it smack dab in the middle of some of the world’s most beautiful and productive wilderness in Lake Clark National Park. If you didn’t see my original blog… Read More »
Brown Bear Photography in Peril – Lake Clark National Park’s Coastal Management Plan
I recently learned of Lake Clark National Park’s Coastal Management Plan, which will drastically change brown bear viewing opportunities along the Lake Clark National Park coast. The Project’s Purpose, as stated in their recent newsletter, is “to improve visitor experiences at key coastal sites while protecting resources and responding to… Read More »
Greater Yellowstone Coalition Buys A Gold Mine
Yellowstone Memories Greater Yellowstone Coalition Buys A Gold Mine and sparks memories of my first trip to Yellowstone National Park. That happened somewhere around 1965. I was only 5-7 years old, and I can still recall that family adventure like it was yesterday. Even today, the number one trigger for… Read More »
Arctic Sea Ice Day – Save Our Sea Ice
Today is Arctic Sea Ice Day – SaveOur Sea Ice! Working with my friends at Polar Bears International, we’re getting the word out about why it’s important to talk about the planet’s sea ice. It’s not just for polar bears—which we know everybody loves—it’s about all things in the Arctic.… Read More »
Mining in Two of the World’s Most Precious Wilderness Areas
Two of the world’s most precious wilerness areas are at risk. Some of the most precious resources we still have left in the United States are the wilderness areas of Alaska and Minnesota. In Alaska, it’s the Bristol Bay watershed. In Minnesota, where I grew up, it’s the Boundary Waters… Read More »
Harness Your Passion to Help Others
I recently had to pull out all the stops to help some friends of mine with a big mission. This all falls under the heading of harnessing your passion to help others. The Owl Research Institute (ORI) was in need of a promotional video to help them raise money for… Read More »
Cameras With A Cause: Pebble Mine Alaska
Cameras With A Cause: Pebble Mine Alaska This past week I was in Alaska. If you’ve ever been to Alaska and have an appreciation for wild animals and places, you know what I’m referring to when I say that Alaska is magical. Most of those who visit Alaska do so… Read More »
Adventures in Conservation and New Leica Lenses
Mark and Dan Discuss Leica Lenses This past weekend Mark Toal, Panasonic Lumix rep extraordinaire, stopped into Bozeman to discuss Adventures in Conservation and two new Leica lenses. Adventures in Conservation was the program I did for Bozeman Camera at the Museum of the Rockies on Friday, May 11th. I’ll share… Read More »
Panasonic’s Environment Vision 2050
A Company with Heart Panasonic’s Environment Vision 2050 is just one of many reasons I’m such a fan of Panasonic Lumix cameras; they have heart! When I switched from traditional DSLR’s several years ago, it wasn’t just because Lumix offered a more technical creative tool. A big part of the… Read More »