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PDF of Wild Badlands Autumn 2014 Issue No. 36 page 1 Wild Badlands Badlands Conservation Alliance www.badlandsconservationalliance.org Autumn 2014 Issue No. 36 Message from the President Fellow BCA Members, organizations as they seek to understand the It has been one of the joys of my life to serve as transformation taking place in western ND. president of the BCA board of directors for the Your BCA board and staff have also put a past three years. As with any volunteer activity significant amount of time and energy over the that one does with a willing heart, I have received past two years into increased cooperation and so much more that I have given! collaboration with other groups having similar or Thanks for the companionship and the related missions. mentoring: to every member who has Included are groups whose focus in ND is participated in a BCA outing or an annual specific to a certain geographic place, such as meeting potluck, I have enjoyed your company the National Parks Conservation Association and I have learned something of value from each (NPCA), the National Trust for Historic of you. Thanks to everyone who has served on Preservation, and the Friends of Theodore the board during my term as a board member. Roosevelt National Park, all of which have as Finding a group like BCA with deeply-held their main mission within ND the preservation shared values and a commitment to work for of the integrity of our only national park, those values with civility and integrity has been especially the tiny Elkhorn Unit and the area truly inspirational for me. surrounding it; and the Killdeer Mountain A very special thanks to our Executive Director Alliance (KMA) whose members focus on that Jan Swenson whose passion and energy make it specific geographic area. so easy for the board to look good. BCA also works with groups having a statewide As we watched our last hope for the introduction focus such as the ND Natural Resources Trust, of a Wilderness bill fade away for the near the Dakota Resources Council (DRC), the ND term (please know that we are not giving up on Chapter of The Wildlife Society, the Dacotah Autumn along the Little Missouri Chapter of the Sierra Club, and the Coalition for by Rich Brauhn Wilderness for the long term) with Kent Conrad’s departure from the U.S. Senate in December Clean Water, Wildlife, and Parks. 2012, we turned our attention primarily to state We participate in the Northern Plains governance issues and federal agency actions. As Conservation Network (NPCN) which is a Founded in 1999. every BCA member knows, with the multitude collaboration of more than 25 organizations Incorporated in the state of of issues impacting our beloved Badlands, there working together to conserve the wildlife, North Dakota September 2001. has been no shortage of work in that arena. habitats, and ecological processes of the Northern We have learned that increased attention from Great Plains. Participating in the NPCN has the national media is the most effective way introduced BCA to people with connections to to encourage positive action from our state global organizations such as the World Wildlife government. The issues around flaring, spills, Fund. BOARD OF DIRECTORS waste disposal, and rail safety have each seen The increased level of information-sharing positive responses from various aspects of ND and activity-coordination has allowed us to Connie Triplett, President state government only when pressure from have access at the very highest levels of the Lillian Crook outside the state begins to build. U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, something we likely Carl Sorensen The cynic in me believes that’s because the money to fund oil development comes almost could not have accomplished on our own. Tom Dahle entirely from out-of-state and because the As Jan reports elsewhere in this newsletter, BCA Margi Coyle markets for the petroleum products are largely continues its tradition of submitting comment out-of-state. So it matters when equity bankers letters to state and federal agencies on many Lynn Morgenson in New York decide that flaring is a bad thing or proposed actions that threaten the Badlands. Rich Brauhn when the State of California begins to suggest BCA is making a difference in developing public that Bakken oil might not be welcome in that policy at the intersection between the free market Jan Swenson, Executive Director state. economy and necessary protective measures for Jan Swenson has worked tirelessly to enhance the environment and values that North Dakotans BCA’s visibility. She has succeeded in becoming hold dear. one of a very few “go-to” people for visitors On behalf of your board of directors, I encourage to North Dakota who want an environmental and challenge each member of this wonderful BCA Field Office/Jan Swenson perspective on events occurring in the oil patch. organization to contribute as much you can. We 801 N 10 St. • Bismarck, ND 58501 She has granted numerous interviews and given need your time, your energy, your ideas, and 701-255-4958 • [email protected] many tours for visiting journalists, activists, and your tax-deductible donations. members of national and worldwide conservation Connie Triplett, Grand Forks, ND page 2 Badlands Conservation Alliance Badlands Conservation Alliance SW North Dakota in the Fall Accom plishments for 201by Rich Brauhn 4 • BCA gathered for our 2013 Annual Education (Carl Sorensen, Chair), his favorite off-trail routes in the northeast Meeting in the Community Room Communications (Margi Coyle, Chair) corner of Theodore Roosevelt Wilderness. of the Dickinson Area Public Library and Funding & Development (Tom Conditions were beautiful, if breezy. the afternoon of Saturday, November Dahle, Chair). Members at large are Gourmet chocolate substituted nicely for 2. Following potluck lunch and a brief always encouraged to get in touch as you champagne as we celebrated a recent win. business meeting, group discussion see yourselves adding to the effectiveness Efforts by TRNP & BCA in cooperation focused on current issues including the of committee work. with Horizon Oilfield Services resulted in proposed Basin Electric transmission • BCA’s newsletter Wild Badlands is the work the withdrawal of an application to build line past the Killdeer Mountains, the of our Communications Committee. a saltwater disposal facility near the Park’s “eye of the needle” and the North Unit Thanks to past editor Mariah Lancaster northern boundary. Much thanks to all of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and to current editor Rich Brauhn. involved including CEO George Tingo. the Special Places policy as proposed by • Thanks to dedicated funding from the Green, Green Grass of Home – Saturday, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, the Tortuga Foundation, BCA has employed June 28, 2014 Dakota Prairie Grasslands Oil and Gas a professional grant writer. Bonnie RFD analysis and Supplemental EIS, the In early May, the South Unit of TRNP Palecek, a BCA member, has over 30 proposed Little Missouri River bridge implemented a prescribed burn over 2500 years experience in the non-profit sector. Draft EIS, and the proposed Theodore acres east of Wind Canyon from the Park’s BCA staff and Palecek meet regularly on Roosevelt Expressway expansion as it scenic road to Jones Creek Trail. With the Monday mornings to further BCA efforts would impact the Park. aid of clay buttes, moist drainage and areas to expand our funding base. Wish us well. of bare ground, fire technicians created a • Elected at the 2013 annual meeting, Rich • A year-end membership drive proved mosaic of burned and unburned areas as Brauhn and Lynn Morgenson joined successful in 2013. Watch for your expected in a naturally occurring fire. ongoing board members for the annual 2014 renewal mailing to arrive around Board Retreat held in Bismarck on March Fuels specialist Cory Andvik and seasonal Thanksgiving – a perfect time for 15. Concentrated hard work on issues, fire technician Anthony Schultz briefed us recommitting to our BCA mission. Each strategies, finances and capacity building at the visitor center and shared stories & new or renewing member is an asset. Rally were addressed at this full day meeting - slides of the actual fire before re-joining friends and family to join – membership is with participants taking a much deserved us at the Jones Creek trailhead to show available via BCA’s webpage. break for lunch and a refreshing visit to the off their fire truck and equipment. BCA Birds in Art exhibit at the Heritage Center. • Thanks to those individual BCA members gained a real appreciation of the labor and who have gifted our mission with generous technology of prescribed burns. Plus, that • Join BCA staff in thanking your contributions well beyond customary drip torch demonstration was pretty cool! Board members for their attention to membership dues. Each $25 membership Thanks, fire guys! organizational business, whether by face- is the hammer and nails that builds us. to-face meetings, email or phone. Special Our actual hike began just east of the Those of you having given $2500 or appreciation to retiring Board members Roundup Horse Camp with pronghorn $1000 or $400 or $250 or $100 or $75 or Margi, Tom, Carl and Connie, the latter putting on a memorable game of chase as $50 are the wind that lifts us higher. You three having served the maximum three we approached the burn area – each know who you are. consecutive terms allowed by BCA bylaws. newly luxuriant with green grass and Their dedication has been remarkable! • BCA held outings: exuberant wildflowers. Connie Triplett as past president will Earth Day at the North Unit – Saturday, Participants kept an eye on the darkening continue on the Board for 2015 in an April 26, 2014 sky, but we made good tracks prior to advisory capacity.
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