the Adventure Activist

Activist Toolkit: Public Lands & Climate with Chase Huntley

Feeling like we are in a bind with current public lands policy? Well, there may still be hope at the end of the tunnel. We bring you another activist toolkit episode for your edification: a conversation on the climate of public lands policy.   About a year ago, president Trump shrank two national monuments in Utah by nearly 2 million acres with the simple stroke of a pen. As he stood before the crowd  in Salt Lake City, Trump said he was taking power away from “very distant bureaucrats.” But who was he giving power to? If the land was indeed public, why did it appear as though the public opinion was ignored? How does this public land leasing system work?  Is the system equitable or is it a fixed game? Today, activist and Patagonia ambassador Luke Nelson joins me as we ask Chase Huntley of the Wilderness Society these questions and more. We wanted to do a deep dive on how we’ve gotten to this place, and if there is any hope that we can still serve to preserve our public space.  As Energy & Climate Program Director, for the Wilderness Society in Washington DC,  Chase works with staff in the public policy and public lands departments to develop and evaluate policy options for sustainably managing energy production on the nation's public lands in the face of global warming. Chase has significant policy analysis experience, including more than six years’ service at the Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress, evaluating the stewardship of public resources and the implementation of natural resource law and regulation. He holds two Masters Degrees from the University of Michigan with a focus on resource policy and ecosystem management, and a BA from Claremont McKenna College in Government and Philosophy. Most importantly he’s a kind guy with a brilliant mind and was a true pleasure to connect with again. more info: www.wilderness.org Theme Music: Broke for Free, “Night Owl" Free Music Archive Background Music: Evan Phillips Courtesy Evan Phillips. evanphillips.bandcamp.com

Activist Toolkit - Vote the Outdoors

Are you worried about where our country is heading? Do you want to make a difference but aren’t sure where to start? This election is a great place to begin. We just put this Voters edition together to motivate you to learn more about the companies and organizations that are responding to the issues we face. These are the influential activists urging us to show up to the polls, educating us on how our vote can help save the planet, and putting people in office who will help us protect it. Tune in to be inspired and educated by some of the most powerful voices in support of our environment in the upcoming election. We'll chat with: Chase Huntley, of the Climate and Energy program at the Wilderness Society Corley Kenna, Senior Director of Communications at Patagonia Alex Boian, VP of government affairs at the Outdoor Industry Association Lindsay Bourgoine, manager of Advocacy and Campaigns at Protect Our Winters, Ahmed Gaya, field director for 1631, the initiative in Washington state that’s on the brink of radically changing the way we consume carbon. We know you, like us, love the adventures we’ve had here on this planet. We also know you need some positive news about the upcoming election to get you motivated. We hope these guests and this podcast does just that for you. Its almost time for the votes to be counted, and we want to make sure that yours is one of them. Elections matter and it is critical you get involved and vote on outdoor issues. We are on the verge of a dawn for a new day. Let's not miss our chance! more info: www.wilderness.org www. patagonia.com https://outdoorindustry.org/advocacy/scorecard powactionfund.org https://yeson1631.org/ Theme Music: Broke for Free, “Night Owl" Free Music Archive Background Music: Evan Phillips Courtesy Evan Phillips. evanphillips.bandcamp.com