Greenfire Coalition was officially established in April 1990. At that time, the primary purpose of Greenfire was to insert a robust, alternative voice into issues that directly impacted quality of life in NEPA. This was accomplished through organizing and networking, public education and community service, lobbying on all government levels, testifying at public hearings, establishing lines of communication, providing support and organizational skills to grassroots community groups and, sometimes, direct action. Greenfire established a platform (Coalition) for individuals and community groups to address environmental, community and economic development issues. That era has passed. (To research Greenfire Coalition history go to Newspapers.com)
About Us
Greenfire’s purpose remains the same but it will expand its scope of topics and move beyond NEPA. This website will establish a Writers’ Forum. The Writers’ Forum will contain entries addressing current issues as well as entries with historical perspective.
The writers of the entries will be solely responsible for the content which Greenfire demands to be thoroughly researched and rooted in fact.
Writers
- Michael Sauers
- Gerard Hoefling
- Drew Magill
- Carl Frankel
- Louis Scalise
- Susan Gallagher
Latest Articles
Federal Government,State/Local Government,Developers and Economic Development Organizations Do a Disservice to Local Communities
Michael Sauers April 2, 2026 Having been involved in economic development, environmental justice and community development for nearly fifty years, I can attest to several lessons learned. One is that the majority of residents in local communities and even regions are...
“Phone-In” Town Hall Meetings Are a Joke
April 1, 2026 Michael Sauers There are many crucial issues facing communities in the United States. We elect representatives to address the issues we tell them are important to us. It is not the other way around. Common sense would dictate that elected representatives...
Listening to the Witch Doctor-Resist Aging!
Michael Sauers March 24, 2026 I have known a few witch doctors in my time. In fact, I was married to a very charming one. Now, as I stretch into my upper seventies, I find myself following their advice. To each his/her own but this "is what the witch doctor told me to...