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Image by George from Pixabay During recent July 4th 250th anniversary celebrations, the song “America the Beautiful” rang out often “from sea to shining sea.” We have individuals and leaders of the past to thank for the beauty we enjoy now. As we begin the next chapter in American history, how will we approach natural resources conservation in the years ahead? Here are some local voices offering their thoughts: Jain Young Active in local environmental, food, and social

Throughout the United States’ 250 years as a nation, some people always have been interested in conservation. The greatest success in protecting natural areas, though, seems to have resulted from widespread interest generated by a person, group or event. Then as now, those swings have taken place amid the tension between the ideas of preserving natural areas as they are, using natural resources to the fullest, and seeking a compromise of sustainable use and living. THE BEGINN

Long a symbol of American pride and strength, the bald eagle needed help to overcome serious threats in the wild. Now it once again soars over Indiana and other states. (Photo: Brian Wood) As America prepares for its 250th birthday on July 4, you will see a lot of signs and images displaying one of the iconic symbols of our country — the bald eagle. Even in a normal year, the majestic bird appears on some U.S. money and on the seals and logos of a number of federal governmen