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FROM WIRT: In solidarity with Nez Perce megaload blockaders, carpools are departing the WIRT Activist House at 8 am on Monday, September 9, with stops through the reservation, to rally outside and pack the 4 pm Boise federal court hearing seeking a megaload injunction. Advocates for the West will present oral arguments for suspending Idaho Transportation Department permits for Highway 12 megaloads until the Forest Service completes its megaload impact study. After the Nez Perce Tribe and Idaho Rivers United (IRU) versus the U.S. Forest Service case hearing, IRU is hosting a gathering of anti-megaload activists that evening, before we return to north central Idaho. Please contact IRU at 208-343-7481 or info@idahorivers.org if you can attend the party and call 208-301-8039 if you plan to carpool from the Moscow area. The following article and alert describe new developments in this lawsuit.
Megaloads? Tar Sands? Pipelines? Climate Change? What’s the Connection? Explore these questions with local citizens who journeyed to the tar sands of northern Alberta to join the First Nations (Native Americans) and other concerned citizens from across the continent for the Healing Walk. Led by First Nations elders and leaders, participants witnessed the scale of environmental devastation caused by tar sands mining and crude oil processing.
Six local healing walkers will share what they learned on their solidarity journey, connecting the local and regional megaloads, huge pipeline projects, impacts on people and places, and overarching climate change and moral issues. Their presentation and discussion, A Healing Walk Through the Alberta Tar Sands, will be on Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 5pm. This event is in the Arts Workshop room immediately following the Winter Market at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow. Sponsored by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition, Wild Idaho Rising Tide, Idaho Sierra Club and 350 Idaho. For further information, contact Pat Fuerst, epfuerst@frontier.com.
The following is an excerpt from the Idaho Conservation League announcement http://www.idahoconservation.
“ICL has teamed up with 350.org and Trillium Asset Management for “Fossil Fuel Free” – a discussion about thestrategy to combat global warming through fossil fuel divestment.
“Guest Speaker, Jay Carmona, the National Divestment Campaign Manager from 350.org, will explain the organization’s divestment campaign to encourage universities, businesses and individuals to divest from companies in the fossil fuel industry. She will also give ways that people can get involved in this campaign.
“Also, Will Lana from Trillium Asset Management, will provide socially responsible investing information for people interested in moving their personal investments out of coal, oil and gas companies. He will also talk about reinvesting in companies that are related to clean energy and a more sustainable economy.”
You are invited to the ‘March for Survival’ Sept. 21 at 2 pm in Pullman, followed by a Celebration at 6 pm in Moscow. We will walk from Pullman to Moscow on the Chipman trail in solidarity with the ‘People’s Climate March’, the biggest demonstration in the history of the climate change movement on the same day in NY City. Our March and Celebration are peaceful events of healing, hope, and inspiration for all. We will promote climate change awareness and support those suffering from the environmental consequences of Canada’s tar sands oil extraction, especially First Nations Peoples.
Our March begins at 2 pm at the head of the Chipman Trail (Quality Inn parking lot) with a Native American blessing by Roger Vielle. We will walk the length of the Chipman Trail to its endpoint across from the Palouse Mall (8 miles), with an option to exit at the halfway point. You are invited to bring signs expressing your concerns about climate change. Bring water bottles, snacks, and outdoor clothing suitable for an 8-mile walk (hot sunny weather is forecast).
Our Celebration begins at 6 pm in Friendship Square in Moscow, with a potluck, Native American drummers, local environmental speakers, and opportunities to connect with like-minded community members and groups.
Carpools will meet at 1 pm at the southeast corner of the Palouse Mall parking lot which is across the lot from Winco – (intersection of Pullman Rd & Farm Rd), across the road from the end of the Chipman trail. This will enable residents to return to Pullman or to go to Friendship Square after the March.
Organized by the Palouse Environmental Sustainability Coalition. For more information contact Lori Batina skydancer8@gmail.com, Pat Fuerst epfuerst@frontier.com, 509-339-5213, or our Facebook page “Palouse March for Survival”.
Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 and 30, 6 to 8 pm: 2014 Marine and Rail Oil Transportation Study public meeting, Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday, and at an unknown location in Lacey/Olympia on Thursday
Governor Inslee and Washington agency staff are conducting a study addressing the significant increases in oil transportation across the state, with hearings and comments that assess the risks and impacts of oil transportation to rail line and terminal communities and waterways. Crucial opportunities for public participation can provide input, express concerns, and inform state responses to combined oil and coal train and ship traffic affecting environmental and public health and safety and regional livelihoods and economies. Contact WIRT for Palouse carpool arrangements to Spokane.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMovement/2014MRstudy.html
Tuesday and Thursday, October 28 and 30, 6 to 8 pm: 2014 Marine and Rail Oil Transportation Study public meeting, Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, 322 North Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday, and at an unknown location in Lacey/Olympia on Thursday
Governor Inslee and Washington agency staff are conducting a study addressing the significant increases in oil transportation across the state, with hearings and comments that assess the risks and impacts of oil transportation to rail line and terminal communities and waterways. Crucial opportunities for public participation can provide input, express concerns, and inform state responses to combined oil and coal train and ship traffic affecting environmental and public health and safety and regional livelihoods and economies. Contact WIRT for Palouse carpool arrangements to Spokane.
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMovement/2014MRstudy.html
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.
(Tuesdays throughFeb 24):, [http://www.pullman-wa.gov/docman/doc_download/4054-pdf-pullman-parks-recreation-brochure-winter-spring-2015] [p. 22], Contact Pat Rathmann if you have questions she has been in touch with Pete Haug, instructor.