I think the greatest challenge in environmentalism and the most rewarding challenge is trying to figure out how humans can meet their needs while protecting the environment.

Growing up in Denver, I'm sure it started with loving the Colorado mountains.

In Washington, there's always an effort to label people.

Dense overgrown forests and rangelands have grown like a cancer. They need to be treated.

Local innovation and initiative can help us better understand how to protect our environment.

Why has it seemed that the only way to protect the environment is with heavy-handed government regulation?

I think the greatest challenge in environmentalism and the most rewarding challenge is trying to figure out how humans can meet their needs while protecting the environment.