Greenfire Coalition Writer's Forum
Pennsylvania’s Ancient/Old Growth Forests—Where They Are and Why They Are Important
I recently participated in a survey regarding Weiser State Forest Resource Management Plans. This was an opinion poll of interested people. As a life long outdoor enthusiast I am impressed with the results. The overwhelming majority of responders favor treading very...
Earth Day Tribute to Greenfire Coalition
Mike Sauers Northeastern Pennsylvania has a very checkered history regarding environmental stewardship. After all, the area was settled and developed based on furs, logging, railroads and the mining of anthracite coal. This resulted in the abuse of animals, labor,...
Value nature and its wild spots
As a boy I accompanied my grandfather into the Woods near my hometown. He searched for berries and mushrooms while I explored the fauna and flora of glens, gorges, ridges and the forest. Initially I didn't appreciate these treks. We walked for miles over the rough...
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, What happens upstream matters. That was the message the Greenfire Coalition and Fishing Creek Green Alliance brought to government and community leaders, as well as the community at large, in 1991-94. The condition of the Susquehanna River was no secret...
Developments not in best interest of community.
Dear Editor, The front page article (3/8/21) about planned developments in the Hazleton Area reminds me of the adage, “The more things change the more they stay the same.” As a 70 year young native of McAdoo I have seen significant industrial development in the area....